Louie:  When the line-up finalized into what it is now. Finding people who think like we do isn't easy. Sick, perverted, musical geniuses are few and far between.I'm hoping we help bring metal back to what it should be. Heavy as shit!!!

Stu:   I'm the new guy, so I haven't seen all of Voodoo's history, but I think when we finished recording the tracks for Vessel of Wrath, that is probably our most important moment.

PJ:   I think two of the band’s most important moments are 1. When this personnel line up was completed. 2. When Vessel of Wrath was recorded and released.

Louie:  This was the first time we ever worked with a budget, a deadline, or a producer. Considering that, it turned out pretty good. There's some things that we feel could have been a little better, but I think most bands feel that way. Ronan Chris Murphy, our producer, made everything move along very well. I don't think we could have done as good a job without him. We learned a lot. I'm lucky I get to release any kind of anger through my music. Otherwise I'd have to beat the hell out of my dog. (if I had one)

Stu:  The main studio we recorded in was fantastic; the producer - Ronin Chris Murphy - is a very cool guy, he has a great ear. He also has the patience to deal with musicians...I was very happy to work with him. I don't consider our music as a Vessel of Wrath, but it is the best possible outlet for all the shit that  happens to us everyday; a great way to vent.

PJ:  Recording "Vessel of Wrath" was a definite learning experience for all of us. We were produced by Ronan Chris Murphy, who did wonders to our sound. I  think there are a few things that could have been done better had we had the time to do it but considering we recorded and mixed "Vessel" in something like 6 days, I think it turned out incredible. I definitely see it as a vessel to channel my negative feelings. I know I beat the hell outta my drums whenever I play those songs!

Louie:  Angry - dark - melodic. I try to incorporate different ideas and influences in my writing, instead of just pounding on the guitar. Everything influences me. Not just music, every day noises, t.v., memories (good and bad). If something pisses me off during my day, it could spark an idea for a cool riff, or even if something good happens. There's too many bands that manipulate my writing style. Uncle Slam, Pissing  Razors, Fear Factory, old Metallica (an obvious one) Testament... Some of my favorite albums are from the Beatles. Don't get me started on that...I'm really into "old school" metal. Late 80's early 90's shit. When people still knew how to play and weren't afraid of showing it. Ah, the good old days...

Stu:  I'm not sure what really describes our style. 'Old school metal' comes up a lot. To me, all that means is we don't sound like Korn. Heavy is the only word I would attach to Voodoo's sound. My biggest influence is probably Metallica - the old school stuff, first four albums. I used to listen to a lot of punk and hardcore; I'm a fan of death metal. Some jazz, some off the wall stuff. Favorite albums would have to be Master of Puppets, Blessed are the Sick (Morbid  Angel), anything by the Misfits or Tom Waits.

PJ:  Angry.  Some of the bands that have influenced me are KISS, Sepultura, Dream Theater, Pantera, Slayer, Old Metallica, Megadeth. Some of my favorite albums are KISS: Destroyer, Pantera: Vulgar Display of  Power, Sepultura: Chaos A.D. and Roots.

Louie:  What a pain in the ass it was getting this album together. I'm glad it finally got done. Jeremy Hiatt did the cover. Good artist, but hard to keep track of, as most of us "artistic" types are.

Stu:  Doing this album was a long process. The recording was brief, a week, but we planned it out fairly well, took it one thing at a time. The artwork was the biggest  problem. Our artists kept disappearing on us. The final cover wasn't our original idea, but we're very happy with it.

PJ:   Thank you, it really sucked having to deal with details but the end product was well worth the headache. Jeremy Hiatt did the cover art work and I did the  inside work.

Louie:  Our singer, Mike Mariotti, Wrote the lyrics. He's very biblically influenced. He would probably have a better word to describe it.

Stu:  The lyrics are Mike's domain. Every word on the album is his. Everything I've heard, I love, but talk to him about that.

PJ:  Mike writes all the lyrics so he'd be the best one to answer this one. I don't know what he's even saying half the time.

Louie:  TO RULE THE WORLD!!! Or at least the underworld. I'd be happy if I could just keep track of my underwear. We just signed a distribution deal with Nightmare Records. We're looking at some record labels, but haven't made any decisions yet. I think something positive will happen. We've gotten nothing but great response from the album so far, so anything's possible right now.

Stu:  We've been approached by a couple of labels, we're talking. When money and lawyers are involved, everything moves in slow motion. We did get a distribution deal through Nightmare Records, and we're hoping that will speed the process up. As for feedback, almost everything we've had has been positive. One guy said our song Apostasy makes him want to beat the shit out of his neighbour with a piece of rebar. I think that's the greatest fucking thing I've ever heard. Makes me want to play at his house. I pity his neighbour.

PJ:  We're looking for a label. We're talking to a couple right now. We're also talking about a small US tour in 2004. Right now we're being distributed through Nightmare Records. So far we've had nothing but positive feedback about the CD which is great. Hopefully we can get signed and tour the world!!!

Louie:  I love playing live. To me, we sound better than on record. There's a lot of energy in our live shows. A lot of that has to do with the crowd. If it's a good crowd, it's going to be a really good show. We feed off the energy of everyone in the room. I think that goes for most performers. I think we're pretty lucky in that, just like the album, we've gotten nothing but positive feedback. That means we haven't gotten booed offstage yet. Maybe if we started playing glam or something..?  If that happens, I insist you shoot all of us!

Stu:  It's almost Thanksgiving; we may try to squeeze in a show or two before the year's end, but at the moment, we only have tentative plans. Voodoo Temple shows are high energy, loud, to the point. We put on a show you can watch and hear without lame-ass theatrics, just sound and light. We don't dick around between songs. We take our music and cram it right down your throat. That's a Voodoo Temple show. Every live show has hang ups and fuck ups and  every one goes off; watch Spinal Tap and a Slayer video over a few beers. That's the reality of live shows. 

PJ:  We play live as much as possible. We definitely feed off the crowd. If the crowd is having fun and rocking out, so do we. What to expect? Loud in your face music.

Louie:  BEERS ARE ON ME!!! (har har) I think chicks dig me because I don't wear any underwear. (thank you Bill Murray!)

Stu:  Seen the new issue of Maxim? Damn. What was the question? My most appealing element...I'm in a band.

PJ:  I collect reptiles, take Tae Kwon Do, and build my own drums. Curious yet? Most appealing element? I dunno, I don't do drugs and rarely drink. 

Louie:  Our music, to me, is many emotions. Every one I've felt up to this point. But if I had to choose just one, I would say anger. Or horniness. Is that a word? It is now. I would really like to see our music interpreted in a painting. I picture a demon and an angel as Siamese twins looking for their next victim. Or an open liquor store.

Stu:  If our music was an emotion, it would be that feeling you get after burping up three day old chow mein. You know the one. That and green skittles. And beer.  And women. Naked. That's good.

PJ:  If it were an emotion, anger. If it were a painting, an abstract nuclear war scene. 

Louie:  Ha ha, we already did one for Closure. If we had to do another one, I would choose The Nephilim. Mike and I have talked about this before, and I think we could ALL come up with some wicked ideas and images for that one. Maybe that will be our next one. Who knows?

Stu:  We recently shot a video for Closure, and I think it captured the feel and the intent of the song. Hope to release that one soon...

PJ:  We actually shot a video for "Closure." It's sitting right here on my desk in front of me. I think if we shot another video I would like to shoot one for "Son of Perdition." I love that song.

Louie:  Anxious! I'm dying to see what happens next!! Aren't we all? Does Larry Flynt count as an author? What about that chick who wrote the Bible? Wasn't her name Judy Blume?

Stu:  A word in the book of creation...Crackmonkey comes to mind...but I think seeker is closer to me. As for who wrote that book, that's not shit I talk about. My spirituality is mine, yours is yours, and let's all keep it to ourselves. Jihad!

PJ:  Me in one word? Confusion. Who would write that about me? Anyone who knows me.

Louie:  The roaring 20's. Flapper chick's were hot! Or maybe the 50's. That was  some great music. And the chick's were hot!

Stu:  I would love to see all of history, because I love history. Really, no shit. It could be the signing of the Declaration of Independence or the capstone being placed on the great pyramid or seeing the hanging gardens of Babylon. Can't pick one - no - the first beer. There.

PJ:  Probably to biblical times so I could find hard evidence about religion and set things straight.