Interview with WODOS

!!!OLD-SCHOOL THRASH METAL FROM CANADA!!!

Welcome to the FILTHY DOGS OF METAL Webzine.

Tell us a few things about WODOS (Members, Starting Year etc).
We started out in March 2024. We are 4 thrash fans of the 80s thrash metal era ! The band members are:
Mikee - guitar
Charles - bass
Benji - vocal
Justin - drum

You have recently released your demo ''Demo 2025''. What is the feedback from your audience as well as from the press?
First of all, we had a very positive article from metaluniverse.net . People usually have similar comments, they like the oldschool sound that reminds them of the old thrash metal of the 80s. Many people also said that the voice with reverb and delay brought back old memories! We've  only received good comments so far!

Label or DIY and why?
We decided to record and mix the demo ourselves as a tribute to the good old days when thrash metal bands made their cassettes by hand in order to exchange them!

Is there any funny or weird story from the recordings or from your live shows that you would like to share with us?
We have to tell you about our weekend at a shack in Montmagny, QC. We had planned to go to this shack to shoot some videos and take some photos for the band! Alcohol and cocaine were invited and it quickly got out of hand! We lost Charles pretty quickly during a drinking game that was a little too heavy for him. He was finally able to enjoy only half a day out of three of his weekend.

Do you prefer Vinyl, Tape, CD or Digital Format and why is that?
We all like cassettes for its old school and vintage aspect. Charles likes vinyls for the artwork.

Your music style is Thrash Metal. Which are your main influences (Favourite Artists / Bands etc.)
Razor, Sodom, Dark Angel, Demolition Hammer, Exodus (with Paul Baloff), Sepultura, The Big 4, mostly thrash metal band from the 80s, Motley Crue.

Which things do you think a band should sacrifice in order to succeed? Have you ever sacrificed anything in your life for a better future for your band?
Benji sacrificed his friendship with our ex-bassist for the band's success. We are continiously sacrificing our hearing and our liver at every practice and concert.

Describe your ideal live show as a performance band. Have you already experienced that?
When the crowd is absolutely unleashed, with plenty of moshpits and stage diving, a couple of women flashing their tits, it drives us to play with more energy. Having unlimited beer also helps.

What attributes do you think that a new Thrash Metal Band should have in order to gain identity and be unique?
We don't care about how clean and tight the sound of the band is, it's the energy that makes a thrash metal band stand out to us, especially in live performances. We don't give a fuck about standards.

Do you believe that Digital Platforms help the new Thrash Metal Bands? Which, do you think, is the ideal way for a band to promote its work?
Nowadays you have to be present on digital platforms and social media for people to hear about your band, but we like physical means of listening to music better. We like owning the music we listen to. The ideal way to promote a band is to play live concerts and talk to everyone about it.

Do you see any differences between the Canadian Metal Market & the EU Metal Market (Labels, Bands, Fans etc)?
The underground metal scene seems to be a lot more present in Europe than in Canada. There are more magazines, articles, festivals and metal fans in Europe.

Tell us a few things about the New Underground Metal Scene in Canada (Bands, Fanzines, Webzines, Metal Clubs etc.)
Here are some of the emerging bands from Quebec: Drowning In Blood, S.O.I.F, Storming Strikes, Warsenal. We don't know about fanzines, webzines, etc. in Quebec.

Do you know anything about the Hellenic Metal Scene?
No.

What are your future plans?
We have a couple concerts booked before the summer and we are in the process of planning a tour in Quebec and Ontario around September. We are currently working on new songs and we plan on recording an album within the next year or two.

Thank you very much for your time & keep up the good work! The closure is yours.
Keep it old school and thrash till death! Fuck wokes, punks and social media trends.

By Steve the Filthy Dog.

WODOS CONTACT:

https://www.facebook.com/Wodosofficial/

https://www.instagram.com/wodos.official

https://wodosband.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2025