ASH: Well we were a 5 piece until March of 2005 when Steve left.
We played the whole rest of the year as a 4 piece,
& know since Brad is leaving we are down to 3 members.
I'm not sure what we will be doing about a replacement at the moment. Kind of sucks!!







5.DARK RECOLLECTIONS: any luck finding a replacement for bass player?

ASH: The plan is that Zdenka will play bass and do vocals. When she feels comfortable doing both that is the way it will stay. Personally I kind of want to stay a 3 piece. The less people to deal with the better�ha, ha, ha� Nothing is definite yet.

6. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Talk about your Cd "To Exist and Endure" on Ibex Moon records...

ASH: The album came out in June of 2004 so it's been available for a while.
I'm still happy with it.
Anyone into brutal thrashing death metal should not be disappointed.







7.DARK RECOLLECTIONS: what is the song "Of Weakening Stone" about... what inspired the lyrics?

ASH: I was going through some major life changes at the time I wrote the initial lyrics for that song. I've always considered myself a "strong" person, but at that time I was surrounded by a number of weak willed individuals. I felt like the life was getting sucked out of me, & my strength was depleting somewhat. That particular song is about dealing with the situation�at least from my point of view. Zdenka put her twist on it as well, so it turned into a joint effort.

8. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Can we expect a new Cd from ESTUARY in the near future?

ASH: Yes, I hope sometime this year! The songs are written but need to be tightened up for the studio.

9. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Any offers to release "To Exist and Endure" on vinyl? ASH: No, but that would be fucking killer!!

10. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: You recently played in California and Tijuana, Mexico the next day... what was that like for you... which crowd gave the best response to yer musak?

ASH: It was great!! Stressful at times, but well worth it. The crowd response at both shows was really good. There were more people in LA though, so it sounded bigger I guess you could say.

11. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Any merchandise available from the band for sale to the public? (list items and prices)
ASH: At the moment we only have:
CD "To Exist & Endure" $12(US)/$14(elsewhere)
HOODIES logo on front/ancient entwined serpents symbol on back. $25(US)/$30(elsewhere). All our t-shirts are sold-out at the moment, but we will have new ones soon with Mark Riddick artwork.

12. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: what is the last Cd you bought recently... any bands you have seen live... that you would recommend checking out?

ASH: I think it was Vision Divine "The Perfect Machine". Lately I've been borrowing out of print vinyl off a good friend of mine & putting them on CD. I'm not bootlegging them�they're just for my own collection. Killer stuff like SCHIZO(Italy), RENEGADE, TROJAN, & tons of other stuff. I'd say definitely check out INFINITUM OBSCURE from Tijuana, AVENGER OF BLOOD(NV) & CRUCIFIED MORTALS(OH).

13.DARK RECOLLECTIONS: any last words, comments? thanks for the interview

ASH: Thank you for the interview. Best of luck with Dark Recollections(I still worship that record) zine. Everyone get in touch.
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Cincinnati, OH
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