Interview with Alex Bouks from Goreaphobia

1.- Metallic regards guys, how are you? You are one of the first Death Metal bands in the East Coast, in that years how was the Philadelphia Metal scene?
-The Philadelphia scene was never very good.We were outcasts in this city from day one.By 1989 into 90.We built a strong following along with our friends in Incantation,Immolation,Profanatica etc..

2.- What happen with Relapse Records, why you never released a full album?
-I left the band and soon after the band fell apart that is why we never did the record.

3.- Could you talk to us a little about "1992 Tour of Possession", it was good?
-That was a little fucked and so long ago.I was drunk most of the time.But i do remeber very good crowds for those shows.It was also fun to tout with my friends in Immolation.

4.- Your demo "Morbidus Pathology" now is a cult stuff, maybe this is gonna be released in the future?
-It has been released threw a comp CD put out by Necroharmonic records with other Goreaphobia material.The Cd is called Vile Beast Of Abomination.

5.- How was the reunion show in 2004, it was hard to fit in, or simply the magic never gone?
-The magic was never lost between me and Chris.The darkness flows in out veins and our souls.It was a very good show.Great crowd very old school vibe!!

6.- How is the relation with Necroharmonic?
-Very good!!The owner of Necroharmonic Roy Fox is one of my best friends and he did a great job.I have total respect for the man.

7.- "Vile Beast Of Abomination" is the beginin of a new era for you?
-Well,It is mainly old songs.But,it did help reintroduce the band to the scene today and to new fans alike.

8.- You are in the Studio now?
-Yes we are working on a new record with all new material.We have John MCentee(Incantation) on guitar and Jim Roe(Incantation) on drums.This is the best and only line for the band as i am concerned.The heaviest and darkest material we have ever done.It will come out on Ibex Moon Records some time this year.

9.- What is the most funny thing you have ever seen in one of your gigs?
-Violence!!!!!I don,t know just alot of drunken stupidity.Funniest show i would say was in 1991 we did a show that Paul Ledney of Profanatica set up that was in a chinese resturant.That was starnge.

10.- Plans for touring soon?
-Yes we have a lot of shows this year threw out the US.Some fest and a tour of canada with Estuary.We are still working on doing more poss in Europe.

11.- I hope see you in Mexico someday, do you know some Mexican Metal band?
-No plans for Goreaphobia there yet.I play guitar now in Incantation now so i will be there for some shows in 2 months.I am shore we will do something there eventually.Yes many bands from Mexico i like.Cenotaph,The Chasm,Denial etc..I have much respect for the mexican metal scene.You people like the real stuff down there unlike most of US.Mexico seem to understand what real death metal is.True metal warriors.I palyed down there a few months ago with Incanation we palyed 2 shows with Dismemeber Grave and Sinister and a show with Denial.Fuckin great people!!I can,t wait to come back.

12.- For last, anything to say?
-Thanks you for the interview!!!Hails!!!!!