Rockreunion.de interview with Blacky Copyright rockreunion.com and Ralph Geiger Interview with Blacky During the last weeks, there have been several rumors about the Canadian avantguarde metal band VOIVOD. We contacted ex-bass player Jean-Yves Thériault (alias Blacky) to get some info. Unfortunately, he was not very talkative. But it seems as if a reunion of the original lineup won't happen... What can you tell us about the rumors that you and singer Denis Belanger (alias Snake) have re-joined Voivod? Not much. You tell me. On the www.Voivod.com message board, fans are telling that there still is bad blood between you and your former colleagues. Is this true? No, the past is the past. Have you been in contact with them during the last 10 years? Off and on. I went to a few of their shows, that's about it. Why did you move back to Montreal from Vancouver? Will you now be able to meet the guys more often? Moving back to Montreal had nothing to do with Voivod. As I said, I have no contact with them. There are also rumors that Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) has joined the band. Your comment? I can't comment on rumors. Why did you leave the band in 1991 after the "Angel Rat" album? It's all here: www.citeweb.net/voivod/Blacky-english.htm. What’s your opinion of the band’s albums with Eric Forest (bass / vocals)? No opinion, I never really listened to any of those CDs. Tell us more about your companies Vkool and Xvoto. Vkool Communications provides web design and hosting. Xvoto is a recording label. Michel Langevin (alias Away) has always been the cover designer of Voivod. Now you are also a multimedia specialist. How do you judge Michael’s efforts? I wouldn't call myself a multimedia specialist. My girlfriend does most of the design/ multimedia stuff, I handle the back-end technical side of things for the most part. I'm not really up on what Michel is doing these days, I couldn't comment on that. What is Faux-Pas? Faux Pas produces multimedia performance works using dance and technology. It's about taking the piss out of high art. Can you explain why your musical taste has changed so radically? It doesn't seem like it has changed radically to me. It has been over ten years since I was in Voivod. People evolve with time. "Evolution isn't a shame. Each member stays in the game..." ;-) Are you interested at all in today‘s metal scene? Not really. Except maybe Cradle of Filth. www.theorderofthedragon.com The "Her Ghost in the Fog" video is really great. What are your plans for the near future? These days I'm involved with my business, Vkool Communications, and in developing artists for the Xvoto label, as well as producing and composing for Faux Pas. Thanks alot for the interview.