> ERIC: It was recorded in the summer of 2004 and been delayed forever before being released on Digipak in late 2005 by Selbstmord Union. Blasphemous Underground released the LP version which is simply KILLER! Both formats feature a different cover song: Sodom's 'Outbreak of Evil' on the Digipak and Motorhead's '(Don't Need) Religion' on the LP. The production on this album surpasses our debut I think and the vinyl release makes it justice. The songwriting is also more consistent and our overall performance is better. So far it's my favorite release and probably the one representing us the best. Some people have been confusing this album with our previous one. If they open their eyes they will realise that this one is black with a white logo while the debut was white with a black logo!!!

7. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: What was it like going back to the studio this time around compared to your first studio experience?

ERIC: We're quite fast in the studio. we always do everything within a week. There is no writing in the studio so we concentrate on the recordings exclusively. It's hard for us to meet to rehearse and its the same when it's time to record. We all worked separately so far with me supervising the whole process.

8. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Have you had any offers from record labels to re-release your debut album "thesyre"?

ERIC: Selbstmord Union was supposed to re-release it but obviously it never happened. We got some offers already but we're sorting everything out label-wise first. I want this album to get an LP release as well, it deserves it.

9. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Is THESYRE a studio only band, or have you played live... when was the last time you played live... and who did ya share the stage with?

ERIC: So far there's been no concerts for us, deliberately. We're not really interested by the live setting for Thesyre. Maybe someday if the offer and conditions suits us fine but so far we prefered to avoid it. We got tired of playing live when we were playing in other bands. We're not relentless showmen who enjoy driving hours packed in a van to play to a handful of drunk people all hitting each other instead of concentrating on the band. The idea is not ruled out forever but you won't see it happen frequently, if it ever happens.

10. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: If you could pick bands to tour with from past and present who would you pick?

ERIC: Impaled Nazarene, first. We already talked about it a few times. They would be a band I'd be interested to tour with. Otherwise I'd like to play with either Sodom or Motorhead, two of my main influences and all time favorites. Playing with an industrial or a punk band could also be interesting.

11. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: What is the song "quatre lys noirs" (translate title)about...what inspired its lyrics and title?

ERIC: It translates as 'Four Black Lylies'. The white lilly is the symbolic flower for Qu�bec. This song's lyrics were written in french because it's about our province's dream of sovereignty. There's always been a deep feeling and desire of independance among a part of the population but it never got concrete yet. This song is about that vision and the fact that it's not happening because people suffer from the herd mentality and are afraid of an independant future. I am not.

12. DARK RECOLLECTIONS: Any merchandise available from the band? (list items and prices... how to get stuff)

ERIC: Anything which is currently available is listed on:
www.ascentrecords.com
There will also be a way to order all our merchandising from our website soon: www.thesyre.com

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

ERIC: Thanks for the support! Expect a new full-lenghts album before 2007.
-Eric visit THESYRE on the web at:
www.thesyre.com

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