Interviewed: Corey Gray
Lead Vocalist and Lyricist
Interview Conducted by: John Chaos
for Last Known Entertainment
Promoting new HORRiFiCS EP- SPiRiTbox...
Transmissions from the ELECTRiC Phantoms
First question: For a short period, EERiE Ln. was brought back and then quietly put to rest. What happened with EERiE Ln.?
C.G: EERiE Ln. has a life all of it's own. It comes and goes, creates and destroys as it pleases. Currently it lies dormant. That last run was more because we all missed each other. More of a limited time reunion. Which could very well happen again as along as the 4 of us still wander Earthrealm. You never know. Even I don't know.
Second Question: Why is now the right time to bring the HORRiFiCS back from the dead?
C.G: I don't look at things in those terms. It's never not the right time to express yourself. The expression clawing to get out this time happens to take the form of the HORRiFiCS.
Third Question: How would you compare this version of the band to the ones in the past?
C.G: The line up now, and has been for a while, is Randall Reynolds on guitars, Elliot Glover on bass, and Victor Hugo Munoz on drums. Randall is a fellow founding member of the HORRiFiCS. Been there since the beginning. Vic and Elliot played together for years in a band called the iNiTiATiVE that we used to gig with back in the day. So this is the first time that all 4 members of the band have known each other for years and have history before playing together. It's definitely a more relaxed situation. We all know each other well. We know each other's strengths and weaknesses musically and as people. We know how to push each other to new heights. We share the same vision. It really shows in the new songs.
Fourth Question: How has the scene changed since you have brought the band back? Do you find that people are more receptive to the band now then they were in the past?
CG: Life is change. Art is the result of the soul laid bare. As long as we express ourselves sincerely, we will always have a place and a voice. I believe that whole heartedly.
Fifth Question: With a new album and band can we expect a new sound from the band?
C.G: Yes. Not a complete departure, but most definitely different. The growth both musically and as human beings is apparent. I think it will please and surprise fans and friends old and new.
Sixth Question: Are there plans for a full-scale tour for the new EP or mostly in and around Texas?
C.G: Too early for tour talk as of yet. "SPiRiTbox" will release on vinyl this Spring. We will start gigging again right after that.
Seventh Question: You stated that there will be colored vinyl, can you give an idea of what you are thinking that will look like?
C.G: I did indeed. And there will be. Keeping all of that under wraps currently. Save some surprises for later. All of the necessary details are still being worked out.
Eighth Question: After the release of the EP are you already looking at a full-length release? If so are you looking at sometime towards the end of 2018 or early 2019 for a full-length album?
C.G: Yes. We look forward to writing, recording, and releasing a full length featuring 13 totally new songs. Too early to estimate a release date on that. We haven't started the writing process for it yet.
Ninth Question: This release is coming out on 1031 Records, which is your label. Are there plans for more releases from other bands or will the HORRiFiCS be the only band on the label?
C.G: I don't have time to run a full fledged label. I have a few others irons in the fire in other areas of my life that require tending as well for me to remain happy and productive. So, no. I don't want to sign and promote any other bands. I would personally have to be in the band for it to be on 1031Records any time in the foreseeable future.
Tenth Question: You've said that you are working on a new project in the future, Warduke. Can you tell us more about it?
C.G: Not much to say yet. Mostly in the talk stages until we release this HORRiFiCS EP. Thrash metal born of battle and blackened in Hell. Like Motörhead mixed with Venom. Relentless darkness. Unbridled chaos.
Eleventh Question: Will Warduke be a band that will play live or just be a studio band?
C.G: Warduke will likely do both. Too early to tell. Definitely release an EP in the near future. Likely before the HORRiFiCS next full length release.
Twelfth Question: Could we see shows where both Warduke and the Horrifics share the stage together?
C.G: No. Definitely not. Totally different animals.
Thirteenth Question: Going back to the HORRiFiCS, what do you want people to take away from the new album and sound of the band?
C.G: I want them to have fun. To be entertained. Anything else is completely up for the listener to decide. I would never attempt to interpret art for someone else.
Last Question: Any parting words for people reading? And give us all the ways fans can stay in touch with what the Horrifics are doing?
C.G: Be yourself. Have faith in yourself. Express yourself. The HORRiFiCS can be contacted by Ouija Board, seance, and of course... SPiRiTbox.
Lead Vocalist and Lyricist
Interview Conducted by: John Chaos
for Last Known Entertainment
Promoting new HORRiFiCS EP- SPiRiTbox...
Transmissions from the ELECTRiC Phantoms
First question: For a short period, EERiE Ln. was brought back and then quietly put to rest. What happened with EERiE Ln.?
C.G: EERiE Ln. has a life all of it's own. It comes and goes, creates and destroys as it pleases. Currently it lies dormant. That last run was more because we all missed each other. More of a limited time reunion. Which could very well happen again as along as the 4 of us still wander Earthrealm. You never know. Even I don't know.
Second Question: Why is now the right time to bring the HORRiFiCS back from the dead?
C.G: I don't look at things in those terms. It's never not the right time to express yourself. The expression clawing to get out this time happens to take the form of the HORRiFiCS.
Third Question: How would you compare this version of the band to the ones in the past?
C.G: The line up now, and has been for a while, is Randall Reynolds on guitars, Elliot Glover on bass, and Victor Hugo Munoz on drums. Randall is a fellow founding member of the HORRiFiCS. Been there since the beginning. Vic and Elliot played together for years in a band called the iNiTiATiVE that we used to gig with back in the day. So this is the first time that all 4 members of the band have known each other for years and have history before playing together. It's definitely a more relaxed situation. We all know each other well. We know each other's strengths and weaknesses musically and as people. We know how to push each other to new heights. We share the same vision. It really shows in the new songs.
Fourth Question: How has the scene changed since you have brought the band back? Do you find that people are more receptive to the band now then they were in the past?
CG: Life is change. Art is the result of the soul laid bare. As long as we express ourselves sincerely, we will always have a place and a voice. I believe that whole heartedly.
Fifth Question: With a new album and band can we expect a new sound from the band?
C.G: Yes. Not a complete departure, but most definitely different. The growth both musically and as human beings is apparent. I think it will please and surprise fans and friends old and new.
Sixth Question: Are there plans for a full-scale tour for the new EP or mostly in and around Texas?
C.G: Too early for tour talk as of yet. "SPiRiTbox" will release on vinyl this Spring. We will start gigging again right after that.
Seventh Question: You stated that there will be colored vinyl, can you give an idea of what you are thinking that will look like?
C.G: I did indeed. And there will be. Keeping all of that under wraps currently. Save some surprises for later. All of the necessary details are still being worked out.
Eighth Question: After the release of the EP are you already looking at a full-length release? If so are you looking at sometime towards the end of 2018 or early 2019 for a full-length album?
C.G: Yes. We look forward to writing, recording, and releasing a full length featuring 13 totally new songs. Too early to estimate a release date on that. We haven't started the writing process for it yet.
Ninth Question: This release is coming out on 1031 Records, which is your label. Are there plans for more releases from other bands or will the HORRiFiCS be the only band on the label?
C.G: I don't have time to run a full fledged label. I have a few others irons in the fire in other areas of my life that require tending as well for me to remain happy and productive. So, no. I don't want to sign and promote any other bands. I would personally have to be in the band for it to be on 1031Records any time in the foreseeable future.
Tenth Question: You've said that you are working on a new project in the future, Warduke. Can you tell us more about it?
C.G: Not much to say yet. Mostly in the talk stages until we release this HORRiFiCS EP. Thrash metal born of battle and blackened in Hell. Like Motörhead mixed with Venom. Relentless darkness. Unbridled chaos.
Eleventh Question: Will Warduke be a band that will play live or just be a studio band?
C.G: Warduke will likely do both. Too early to tell. Definitely release an EP in the near future. Likely before the HORRiFiCS next full length release.
Twelfth Question: Could we see shows where both Warduke and the Horrifics share the stage together?
C.G: No. Definitely not. Totally different animals.
Thirteenth Question: Going back to the HORRiFiCS, what do you want people to take away from the new album and sound of the band?
C.G: I want them to have fun. To be entertained. Anything else is completely up for the listener to decide. I would never attempt to interpret art for someone else.
Last Question: Any parting words for people reading? And give us all the ways fans can stay in touch with what the Horrifics are doing?
C.G: Be yourself. Have faith in yourself. Express yourself. The HORRiFiCS can be contacted by Ouija Board, seance, and of course... SPiRiTbox.
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