Exposing some fresh new talent HEMORAGY a thrash metal outfit based from France brings old school bay area melodies reviving them with a European French twist. Guiding me though a general worded tour of how the band came about to the future of their upcoming release, bassist chic Lynda Siewicz shares her humorous responses.

Jussi: Hello there. Thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions. So far how are things with the band these days?
Lynda: Hello Jussi. Currently we are working on our next album, and we will record it soon. We're giving shows in different places. Things are ok, and we are never out of beers!! Haha so we can survive!

Jussi: Any plans for releasing another record? If so, what can one expect with this future release? Something more brutal or melodic?
Lynda: You’re reading in my thoughts! As I said we are working on our next album that will be as silly as the previous one hehe! Musically speaking it will stay heavy/thrash‘n’roll with influences from the eighties! Maybe some riffs will be darker, and surprises can be accepted.

Jussi: For those that do not know of your band, how did the band come about?
Lynda: For the ones who don’t know us yet, we are HEMORAGY and we’re gonna kick your ass!! Haha. More seriously, the band was founded in 2002 and consists of the two brothers Johannes Musslin on vocals/guitar and Steve Musslin on drums, Ivan Sikic on guitar and myself, Lynda Siewicz, a.k.a. ‘Basstarde' o bass guitar. Besides, I met the two brothers during a drunken party and we began to play drunken music several years ago.

Jussi: What is the meaning of HEMORAGY? And why did the band choose that name?
Lynda: The meaning of HEMORAGY is that when you’re listening to our music, the musical virus spreads in all your veins!! And the alcohol makes it better! Hehe. But maybe it can sounds brutal or some people think that we play death metal but no, none of all this! I think this name sounds very 'metal' and we wouldn’t have chosen the 'bloody ducks' for instance haha! And as a personal point of view, I like the esthetics (colors) it gives red for the blood and black.

Jussi: With Jesus King Of Wine, why the use of that title?
Lynda: We have ever think that Jesus was a metalhead surrounded by all his fellows. And a guy who multiplies beer and wine... wouldn't you think he's a cool guy?!? Therefore we wanted to concrete this idea. It’s the name of one of our songs and to highlight it, we used that title for the album. And of course, there is no any hidden religious opinion, it’s just neutral. It’s all about metal and fun!

Jussi: By the way the album cover art is good. I mean there is Jesus standing there like a metal head holding a bottle of wine. Who came up with the album cover art and what inspired?
Lynda: The artwork of Jesus King Of Wine was done by JP Fournier. We had all the ideas and he transformed it into visual art. We chose him for the quality of his work and we are very satisfied. You'll notice that Jesus, who's pictured in the middle of the cover, is a metalhead, who multiplies beer and wine! And all around him, there is a horde of amazed metalheads. Our tipsy and proud Jesus preaches the good word!!

Jussi: Do you think that HEMORAGY uses a less complex approach to songwriting? If so why?
Lynda: Your question is complex! I don’t understand it.

Jussi: If the band had one song that represented them off this record, what song would it be and why?
Lynda: There’s not a unique song that can represent us, but musically I like Ghost Riders for the atmosphere at the beginning and for the mid-tempo A Strange Man From Hell is simple but effective. And Jesus King Of Wine gathers the crowd.

Jussi: What are some of the band influences?
Lynda: Our influence mostly comes from heavy and thrashes bands of the eighties and some of the seventies. We born with hard rock/metal in our ears thanks to our parents and we will die with it.

Jussi: For some that never heard of the band, how would you describe the band sound?
Lynda: To do it simple, we play a mix of Motörhead/Megadeth with a bit of Black Sabbath and Judas Priest. We’ve got a thrash rhythm (not speed) with heavy solos and a rock ’n roll feeling.

Jussi: Since the band is based out of Paris, does the band have plans to expand themselves out of France? Maybe touring Europe more?
Lynda: We played mainly in France indeed, and a bit in Belgium. We would like of course to play in foreign countries and we’re ready to tour! I’m going to see if I can get plans outside France. Germany seems to be very interesting above all because there are a lot of thrashers there. In France it’s difficult to find gigs with good conditions; the Metal is not easy there! But it’s a country where the wine is good!

Jussi: Any news on the band that you would like to share?
Lynda: Yes! We will release in a few months our next album. As the saying says 'Working hard, Playing Hard'. And to be aware of every single news, from photos to new merch, don’t hesitate to visit us on our websites. Also, we are preparing new fun stuffs for our next shows.

Jussi: Final comments or anything that you would like to share to the readers about HEMORAGY?
Lynda: Thanks for your interview in Nocturnal Hall and long live Rock’n’Roll !!!!

Jussi: Wanted to say thank you for this interview. Also wanted to thank Beki for making this possible. Best of luck to the band and its future!
Lynda: Yeeaahh!! Beki, Bekinou, a cool guy! Don’t forget to pay your beer!