¤ D e b r i s ¤

While surfing the net one night a online buddy of mine passed me a link to myspace.com. After checking it I was totally blown away by the intense electronic and hardcore sounds that was coming from my speakers! I had contact this group to find more about them!

V.M.U Catches up with Debris!

VMU: Hey guys how are you?

D: Doin pretty damn good just recovering from the weekend.

VMU: Where are you from and who is the current line up?

D: Well we got Kiel-Vocals and composing(Vancouver,Wa.)
Hybrid-Drums and Percussion(also the couv)
Faust-Guitars and Backing Vocs(Portland,Or.)
Soph-Bass(Portland)
Jinxx-Guitars and Backing Vocs(Portland and Iowa)

VMU: How did Debris form?

D: It has all been spearheaded by vocalist and composer Kiel. The current members all have their own stories as to being tricked into joining the band. Hybrid was blackmailed, Faust soled his soul, Soph lost alot of money gambling, and Jinxx came of his own free will because he is a twisted little fucker.

VMU: How many releases have you put out and who produced them?

D: Right now besides an earlier demo featuring old members just the one album "Anonymity" it was produced by Richard Kaplin, his cohort Krevis, and Kiel

VMU: Could you tell us what's the music scene like in your town?

D: Pretty damn vast actually. Lots of different styles and band to go watch on a constant basis. A lot of talent out here. There is alot of competitive behavior however. But still alot of bands will show there support to the local scene by helping each other out and catching shows. Unfortunatly there is some shittalking out here but that happens everywhere.

VMU: Could you tell us (in detail) what gear you use?

D: Well Soph uses Ibanez Ergodyne and Soundgear as well as Knuckle. Ampeg amp with custom cabs.
Faust uses a triple rec mesa boogie with Ibanez and Schecter c-series Guitars.
Jinxx uses Ibanez guitars and an Esp baritone through a triple rec.
I (Hybrid) play on pearl drums,zildjian cymbals, pearl hardware, and remo skins. Also using the cheapest sticks 5bs cuz I beat the crap out of them.
Kiel uses his libido and demons to sing.

VMU: Very clean sound! Were your releases done digital or analog? (if computer what programs)

D: Recording was done Analog at Indigo Ranch then things were transferred to digital using pro-tools. Oh and alot of smurfs died in that transfer!!

VMU: Do any of you have a home studio?

D: Yeah it's next to the S&M dungeon and mayonaisse factory.

VMU: Did you guys record live or 1 on 1?

D: It was all done one on one starting with the sample/keyboard sequences then drums, bass, guitar, vocs were here and there for the 3 week session.

VMU: How do you feel about the mainstream and over seas music scene?

D: Depends on what you consider to be main stream. Everyone has a talent and that is to be respected. But then again it doesn't mean we have to enjoy the regergitated bubble gum mixed with punk and "Hi look at meeeeeee" crap that is out there. Then again there is alot of great music being made and more people are discovering thus making it "mainstream". Overseas music is vast do you mean Europe, Asia, India, Russia? I would need clarification. The cultural tunes are pretty kick ass.

VMU: Who are your guy's musical influences?

D: That is a pretty vast question I'll just say that everything has gone into Debris from Bowie and Nin inch nails to Nepalese chanting Monks and native american flute and drum.

VMU: Any bad experiances playing live?

D: The pits can get pretty rowdy and if you piss off band guys women then a jumping into the crowd will ensue. We did play one show where all of us were piss drunk and it was the most dischordent of time crap ever. We bleed alot on stage too from beating each other up.

VMU: Any tours in the works or deals?

D: Mostly small week long ventures here and there. Still trying to get our stuff in the right hands. It is a struggle making it but we are working our asses off and will continue to do so untill the very end. Look for us in a town or pornshop near YOU!!!

VMU: What do you guys express in your lyrics?

D: Usual human emotion. Displeasure at being treated in certain ways, love, hate, trancendance and evolution, even a smattering of political agenda. Just close our eyes and feel the music.

VMU: How do you feel about bands being political?

D: Whatever drives people to their emotions is an amazing outlet. People should be able to express whatever moves them.

VMU: Thanks very much for your time!! Any last words?

D: Thanks for listening and all your support. Watch for the new album coming soon!!!!!

Brandon Price

pharon777@hotmail.com

hybrid@jager.com
www.debrisx.com
www.jagermusic.com
"By the pricking of my thumbs something wicked this way comes."

VM UNDERGROUND!
www.v-m-u.com
Oct. 11, 2004