Canada is a country with great bands of underground music of all styles. Horfixion is one of the main metal bands of that place and we talked to guitarist/vocalist Samuel Landry. 

"Disynchronize" is the result of our work and we're very proud of it. For a first album I think we've done a good work. We have learn a lot of thing from the entire process (preparation, recording, production...) and it was a great experience.

Why was the name of the band changed to Horfixion after Richard entered the band?

Because we wanted to start as a new band. We also thought that Horrific Illusion (our first name) was not the one we wanted to keep forever. Horfixion is the fusion of Horrific and Illusion. It's mean nothing but we think it's was original and that it represent us well.

Why Alexandre started playing drums while he was the guitar player of the band?

Alex was not playing guitar for the band, at this he was a friend that was trying to start a band. He was also trying to become Horfixion guitarist but without success! After seeking for a drummer for a long time, we have asked to Alex if he wanted to be part of Horfixion as a drummer. He has begun to practice very hard and taking intensive lessons. After only 3 months, we have recorded our first demo with Alex and we have discover that he has a great potential.

How different is the style of Richard compared to Erik Doucet? Has the music of Horfixion changed since the bassist changes?

The music have not really changed , Erick was more in black metal and he have loose his interest for the band. Rich is a thrash metal adept so is playing the music he likes with Horfixion.

Do you think that Disynchronize is an evolution compared to the MCD "Rage" and the demo you recorded on 1999? Which are the main points that you think have been made better?

Yes, it's evident that we have evolve a lot. The biggest amelioration is my vocals. But all the members have improve themselves since " Rage ". We have acquire lots of experiences that help us for the new album. The sound quality and album cover of "Disynchronize" is also a lot better than what we've did before.

We'll try to do the more show we can but in Quebec, is very difficult.

We're all loving every king of metal in the band from Iron Maiden to Cannibal Corpse.

Our main influences are Metallica, Sepultura, Slayer, Megadeth, Kreator, Testament, Death.

How is the process of composition in the band? Has it changed through the years?

I usually write the lyrics first and we do the music together. The change is that I was writting the music almost alone but now every members bring their ideas.

How would you describe a Horfixion show?

Horfixion is very energetic. We love to headbang and move on stage. And we also love to see peoples thrashing all around !

Are you trying to release the new album through some label or will you do it independently?

For now we are still independent but we are in negociating for distribution through Canada. We're also in contact with distributor from several country but we want to sign in our country first.

Any final words ?

Interviewed by Federico Marongiu

Disynchronize - CD (2000)

Alexandre Noel - drums

Kevin St-Yves - lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals

Richard Gélinas - bass