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pátek 26. prosince 2025

Recenze/review - CRYPTIC PROCESS - Gulps (2025)


CRYPTIC PROCESS - Gulps
EP 2025, Crypt of Dr. Gore

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Hostina může začít. Sedíme tu u stolu, slušně oblečeni a bavíme se jen o vybraných věcech. Podává se to nejlepší víno. Hraje vážná muzika a dámám to neskutečně sluší. Patříme mezi vyvolené, mezi bohaté, mezi ty, kteří si mohou dovolit všechno. Úplně všechno. Už jsme toho zažili opravdu hodně. Přesto, nudíme se. Potřebujeme nějaké nové dobrodružství. Právě ji přivezli. Krásnou mladou dívku. Ulovenou v lesích. Mučenou ve sklepě. Ještě trošku žije. Je to krásné. Ukrojte si z ní, na co máte chuť. 

Občas bývám stále překvapený z některých věcí a činů, kterých jsou lidé schopni. Ve svém věku již nejsem šokován, přesto stále cítím strach obětí. Vidím před sebou jejich vyděšené oči. Jako by se na ně moje mysl napojila. S hudbou to mám velmi podobné. Existují zkrátka kapely, které když začnou hrát, tak si se mnou můžou dělat, co chtějí. O francouzských maniacích CRYPTIC PROCESS jsem již psal (recenze i rozhovor jsou odkazovány dole pod dnešním článkem). I jejich nové EP je hozeným mokvajícím brutal death grindcoreovým kusem plesnivého masa, hozeným přímo do vašeho ksichtu. Nechte si chutnat!


I tentokrát velmi oceňuji, s jakým nasazením jsou skladby napsány. Jako bych seděl někde hluboko v podzemí, ve špinavé prašivé kobce. Spoutaný na dřevěné židli. Každý riff, melodie, úder bicích (naprogramovaných), je pro mě ostrým hřebem, zatlučeným rovnou do mého mozku. Pánové se s tím moc nepářou, útočí napřímo, nekompromisně, přesně na solar plexus. Přesto si zachovávají takovou tu morbidní, temnou a mrazivou atmosféru, kterou zažijete snad jen na patologických sálech a opuštěných jatkách.  CRYPTIC PROCESS se volně inspirovali u kapel jako GORATORY, NECROPHAGIST, CRYPTOPSY, DYING FETUS. A udělali to s elegancí starých mistrů v oboru. Přidali navíc velké množství svých nápadů a invence. Vy si tak můžete vychutnat opravdu velmi jedovatý koktejl, umíchaný z těch nejhnusnějších ingrediencí. Podobné smečky, které se mi dostaly do hlavy i do podvědomí, považuji za tvůrce, kteří nám nastavují svojí hudbou zrcadlo. Čeho všechno jsme jako lidé ještě schopni? Kde se bere všechno to zlo a špína, které náš druh stále páchá? Máme to dané, zakódované v genech a nebo se naše nenávist zrodila v bolestech a utrpení? Těch otázek mě napadá velké množství. Kývám se tak spokojeně do rytmu, jsem jako starý řezník, který má ruce ušpiněné od krve. Když si to vezmu kolem a kolem, tak jsem nenašel na novém EP "Gulps" žádné slabé místo. Líbí se mi i masivní, zabijácký zvuk. O motivu na obalu netřeba diskutovat, je vynikající (Rudi Yanto - Artwork, Recording, Mixing, Mastering). Vážení přátelé morbidních melodií a pitev, nemohu jinak, než vám novinku doporučit. Poslouchejte v chladu, naprosté tmě a pořádně nahlas. Teprve potom vynikne její síle nejvíce. Ohavná, smradlavá brutal deathmetal grindcoreová hostina! Podáváno je zahnívající zkažené maso! 

Asphyx says:

The feast can begin. We sit here at the table, dressed elegantly, talking only about select topics. The finest wine is served. Serious music plays, and the ladies look incredibly beautiful. We are among the chosen few, among the rich, among those who can afford anything. Absolutely anything. We have already experienced so much. Yet we are bored. We need some new adventure. They just brought her in. A beautiful young girl. Caught in the woods. Tortured in the cellar. She's still alive. It's beautiful. Cut off whatever you want from her.

Sometimes I'm still surprised by some of the things people are capable of doing. At my age, I am no longer shocked, yet I still feel the fear of the victims. I see their frightened eyes in front of me. It's as if my mind is connected to them. I feel the same way about music. There are simply bands that, when they start playing, can do whatever they want with me. I have already written about the French maniacs CRYPTIC PROCESS (the review and interview are linked below today's article). Their new EP is also a wet piece of moldy meat, thrown right in your face. Enjoy!


Once again, I greatly appreciate the intensity with which the songs are written. It's as if I were sitting somewhere deep underground, in a dirty, filthy dungeon. Chained to a wooden chair. Every riff, melody, and beat of the drums (programmed) is like a sharp nail hammered straight into my brain. The guys don't mess around, they attack directly, uncompromisingly, right at the solar plexus. Yet they maintain that morbid, dark, and chilling atmosphere that you might only experience in pathology rooms and abandoned slaughterhouses. CRYPTIC PROCESS were loosely inspired by bands such as GORATORY, NECROPHAGIST, CRYPTOPSY, and DYING FETUS. And they did it with the elegance of the old masters in the field. They also added a large number of their own ideas and inventions. You can enjoy a truly toxic cocktail, mixed from the most disgusting ingredients. I consider similar bands, which have entered my head and subconscious, to be creators who hold up a mirror to us with their music. What else are we as humans capable of? Where does all the evil and filth that our species continues to commit come from? Is it predetermined, encoded in our genes, or was our hatred born out of pain and suffering? I have so many questions. I nod contentedly to the rhythm, like an old butcher with blood on his hands. All in all, I haven't found any weak spots on the new EP "Gulps". I also like the massive, killer sound. There's no need to discuss the cover art, it's excellent (Rudi Yanto - Artwork, Recording, Mixing, Mastering). Dear friends of morbid melodies and autopsies, I can't help but recommend this new release to you. Listen to it in the cold, in complete darkness, and really loud. Only then will its power stand out the most. A hideous, stinking brutal death metal grindcore feast! Serving up rotting, spoiled meat!



about CRYPTIC PROCESS on DEADLY STORM ZINE:



tracklist:
01. Cryptalepsy 
02. Slurping The Sludge 
03. Gulps 
04. Fashion Gruiiik 
05. Zölthürax 
06. Nychtemeral Ordeal

sobota 11. května 2024

A few questions - interview with grindcore brutal death metal band from France - CRYPTIC PROCESS.


A few questions - interview with grindcore brutal death metal band from France - CRYPTIC PROCESS.

Answered vocalist Damien Roger, thank you!

Recenze/review - CRYPTIC PROCESS - Human Snack (2023):

Can you introduce your band to our readers? When was it founded and what style of music do you play, etc.?

Hey there! Cryptic Process is the story of two buddies who have always loved making music together and seized the opportunity to reunite. So, it's Ugo on guitar and drum programming and Damien on vocals. This project was born during the Covid pandemic in 2020; we're old friends and just wanted to get back to playing Brutal Death together. As for our background, we're former members and founders of Goryptic (and Heresy). Both of us had a stint in Grindcore for several years: Ugo played guitar in Trepan’Dead, and Dam was a vocalist in Unsu. Our style is Brutal Death with touches of Grindcore and even some Slam elements here and there.

Where and under what conditions did you record the new album? Who was responsible for the sound, production, and mastering?

We recorded the album in August 2023 in our rehearsal space. We locked ourselves in for about ten days and did everything from A to Z. Since Ugo is a sound engineer, he had everything prepared and knew exactly what he was doing! He also handled the mixing and mastering. We were very meticulous and didn't let anything pass until we had a completely satisfying result. It was enriching as an experience, not only in terms of our own instruments but also in discussions and choices regarding the sound/mix/testing, etc.


How many copies were published, and what format was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)? Who wrote the lyrics and how were they created, and what are the lyrics about?

We released 500 copies in a 6-panel digipack to allow for more panoramic visuals. Dam: As for the lyrics, they're quite varied, covering various subjects. There are lyrics about the current absurdity of our world, life entangled in these networks, compulsive overconsumption, my personal experiences, but also totally spacey lyrics about entities visiting us (beings from another hostile dimension, for example). We're not into the ultra-gore stuff like most bands in our style, but there are elements here and there. However, I try to create real stories and not just say "kill kill, blood, guts." In fact, about half of the lyrics are in French. Some texts flow easily and quickly, while others are more difficult to come up with because I don't want to reuse the same words. I aim to deepen and vary the elements; it's just a matter of honesty with myself. Vocals are first and foremost an instrument with multiple sounds to explore, which should bind the composition together and make it even more massive and violent. Vocal variations are as important as variations in other instruments.

Who created the band logo, and who handled the graphics and website? And what about social media? Do you consider these things important?

Dam: The original logo was created by me, but we weren't 100% satisfied, so we enlisted an artist named Brilliansyah who did a great job! As for the visuals, I developed everything myself. The concept stemmed from a title we really like, "Human Snack" (which closes the album). From there, I imagined a story where essentially the human species was "planted" on this planet by beings from who knows where (everyone can imagine what they prefer: other dimensions/demons, etc.) to be later harvested and eaten, like common snacks. Added to this is a fury multiplied by these beings upon realizing how much our species had destroyed its habitat. We love this dirty, dusty, hopeless, no-return-possible aspect. We could have easily gone for the classic gore style, but that's not really our thing. We prefer bizarre and gloomy universes. These creatures have extraordinary dimensions; they are gigantic reapers. As for the realization, I did it myself. I'm a graphic designer by profession, but I'm fascinated by what can be achieved today with AI, in particular. Using AI in a band that already has a "robotic" drummer is very coherent from our point of view. So, I had to learn to use it because it's not a magical tool that produces a wonderful result with just three prompts, contrary to what some may think. It's a tool to be approached like Photoshop was when it was first released. So, I experimented with a lot of things for several weeks until I got a solid foundation. Then I used this material to build the entire universe of this album cover. We wanted a 6-panel digipack to have two fairly explicit panoramic visuals. As for social media and the website, I created them myself. It takes time and effort to acquire knowledge, but we like to manage things ourselves, and it's worth the effort. Social media is indeed very important. Let's not kid ourselves; the dissemination of everything goes through there and not through "physical" stores anymore (and I've experienced both, so I can make a good comparison, lol).


Which label did you choose for the release of your album, and why this label? Are you satisfied with how your label represents you and takes care of you?

We don't have labels per se, but two promo/distribution partners, Crypt Of Dr. Gore and Drowning In Chaos Records. They helped us finance the pressing of the album and, more importantly, they help us with its distribution. It's a deal that suits us quite well, done in good faith, and the guys are motivated!

Which bands do you idolize, and where do you draw your inspiration from?

Well, the term "idolize" is a bit strong, lol! But of course, there are bands that we love and that have strongly inspired us. In terms of influences, we like a lot of bands like Goratory, Necrophagist, Cryptopsy, Dying Fetus, Aborted, or even Infant Annihilator. And some more old-school stuff like Pantera, Carcass, etc. We also listen to totally different styles that can bring openness to our own compositions.


Did you send your recording to labels - which labels? What was the response?

No, not at all, we're not actively seeking to be signed by a label! We've always been self-produced with our previous bands, and that suits us just fine (that's our "A to Z control" side). But we're not closed off to it! If a label offers us an honest deal that suits us, why not! In the meantime, our partnerships suit us just fine.

How many concerts have you given? What type of concerts do you prefer, whether it's clubs or festivals, and which of your performances do you consider the best?

We've had 2 concerts so far, one on April 26 in St-Omer for a festival warm-up, and the other on May 4 in Paris for a festival featuring Inhumate (a big French grindcore band). It was totally new for us to come and offer a concept (not new) but experimental for us: 2 musicians only with the drummer coming out of the sound system! And honestly, it was excellent! In Paris, people really got into it, even though many were initially intrigued and wondered what was going on, haha. And in the end, it was war! People were really moving! The feedback was good, and we're thrilled to finally be able to perform HUMAN SNACK live! Everyone had a smile, and that's fantastic!

Every venue is different and has its own energy; we like the proximity to the audience, so bars are cool, but big stages with lots of people and awesome sound... that's great too! A concert also depends a lot on the receptiveness of the audience; if people are really into it and moving, it's great and it will give good memories to everyone, both the band and the audience!


What are your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?

All we want is to play together, compose, and have a good time! We're primarily friends who love what we do. We don't have a "career plan" or anything; we just want to keep composing songs, playing, and doing concerts!

How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide contact information? Thank you for the interview.

The album is available on our Bandcamp here: https://crypticprocess.bandcamp.com/ merch or even by email at crypticprocess@gmail.com! You can visit our website: www.crypticprocess.fr where all our social media links are provided, as well as links to listen (Spotify/Deezer/etc.). We post all news and info on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/crypticprocessofficial

Thanks again for the interview and support! If we come by your area, don't hesitate to come see us!

Thank you for interview.

Recenze/review - CRYPTIC PROCESS - Human Snack (2023):

úterý 2. dubna 2024

Recenze/review - CRYPTIC PROCESS - Human Snack (2023)


CRYPTIC PROCESS - Human Snack
CD 2023, vlastní vydání

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Měl to vždycky v sobě. Takovou tu skrytou nenávist, která vypluje na povrch, když se člověk dostane do extrémní situace. Líbilo se mu, když mohl zabodnout nůž někomu do vnitřností a otočit jím. Viděl pak vnitřnosti, které vylézaly ven a také strach a bolest v očích oběti. Pomalu unikající život, pocit moci. Stal se z něj dobrý voják. Dostal několik vyznamenání. Jenže boje už dávno utichly. A tak se toulal nočními ulicemi a byl znovu na lovu. Už zase se cítil silný, mocný. 

O podobném maniakovi psali nedávno v novinách. Na jeho příběh jsem si vzpomněl, když jsem začal poslouchat debutové album francouzských CRYPTIC PROCESS. Kapely, jejíchž podstatou je podobná, hudební brutalita. Vítejte na starých jatkách, na kterých dostanete poctivou porci mokvajícího masa. 


Je to masakr, který je ve tradičním stylu. Taková brutální klasika, dalo by se také napsat. Inspirovaná smečkami jako GORATORY, NECROPHAGIST, CRYPTOPSY, DYING FETUS. Pokud to máte rádi takto krvavě a nekompromisně, tak jste zde správně. Brutální pasáže se střídají s těmi grindovými a výsledkem je mlýn s ostrými čepelemi, který vás rozseká na malé kousky. Pokud si potřebujete vyčistit hlavu od zbytečných informací, pokud vás naštval šéf v práci, pokud jste frustrovaní a naštvaní, doporučuji vám poslouchat "Human Snack" hodně nahlas. Jen si dejte pozor, aby vám nepukla lebka tlakem. Je asi všem jasné, že pánové nepřinášejí nic nového, ani převratného, ale to vůbec nevadí. Raději se nechme spolu s kapelou zavřít do staré, dávno opuštěné pitevny. Oběť je připravena. Podejte mi někdo skalpel a pusťte mi tuhle desku. Jinak se mi budou klepat ruce a pacient by mohl přežít. Pánové jsou rychlí a divocí, umí mě přikovat svojí hudbou na zeď. Tahle hudba byla vždy o ošklivých, zlých věcech a Francouzi moc dobře ví, jak ji hrát. Nemám žádných námitek ani proti zvuku, ani proti obalu. Po formální stránce je vše v nejlepším pořádku. Skladbami se potom vznáší ještě takový ten divný pocit, který mívají lovené oběti. Vše je velmi surové, zničující, bolestivé, jako reálná,  krutá smrt. Líbí se mi, jakým způsobem tihle gentlemani ke své hudbě přistupují. Jsou opravdoví, reální, syroví a mohu jim jejich morbidní práci věřit. Za mě nelze jinak, než doporučit všem, kteří mají tento styl rádi. Měl to vždycky v sobě. Takovou tu skrytou nenávist, která vypluje na povrch, když se člověk dostane do extrémní situace. Brutální death grindcore metal, který vám vyrve všechny vnitřnosti z těla! Budete zničeni a rozdrceni!


Asphyx says:

He always had it in him. That hidden hatred that comes out when you're in an extreme situation. He liked it when he could stick a knife in someone's gut and twist it. He could see the guts coming out and the fear and pain in the victim's eyes. Life slowly slipping away, the feeling of power. He became a good soldier. He received several decorations. But the fighting had long since died down. And so he wandered the night streets and was on the hunt again. He felt strong again, powerful again.

There was a maniac like this in the papers recently. I was reminded of his story when I started listening to the debut album of French CRYPTIC PROCESS. A band whose essence is similar, musical brutality. Welcome to the old abattoir, where you'll get a fair portion of dripping meat.


It's a massacre that is in the traditional style. Such a brutal classic, one could also write. Inspired by packs like GORATORY, NECROPHAGIST, CRYPTOPSY, DYING FETUS. If you like it this bloody and uncompromising, you've come to the right place. Brutal passages alternate with grind ones and the result is a razor sharp grinder that will cut you into small pieces. If you need to clear your head of unnecessary information, if you're pissed off with your boss at work, if you're frustrated and angry, I recommend listening to "Human Snack" very loudly. Just be careful not to crack your skull with the pressure. It's probably clear to everyone that the gentlemen aren't bringing anything new or groundbreaking, but that's okay. Better to be locked up with the band in an old, long-abandoned autopsy room. The sacrifice is ready. Somebody hand me a scalpel and play me this record. Otherwise my hands will be shaking and the patient might survive. The gentlemen are fast and furious, they can pin me to the wall with their music. This music has always been about ugly, bad things and the French know how to play it very well. I have no objection to either the sound or the cover. Formally, everything is in the best order. Then there's that strange feeling that hunted victims have. Everything is very raw, devastating, painful, like a real, cruel death. I like the way these gentlemen approach their music. They are real, real, raw and I can trust their morbid work. For me, I can't help but recommend them to anyone who likes this style. It's always had it in it. That kind of hidden hatred that comes out when you get into an extreme situation. Brutal death grindcore metal that will rip your guts out! You will be destroyed and crushed!



Tracklist:
01. From Your Shackles... 
02. ...To The Dawn Of Omnicide 
03. Oniomaniac 
04. Obvious Eschaton 
05. Social Network Suicide 
06. Awakening Before This 
07. Bleat 
08. Egregor 
09. Human Snack

band:
Ugo (guitars + Prog) & Dam (vocals).

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