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John Cochran, a founding member of mid-eighties Bay Area thrashers VERMIN, recently spoke with David Leslie of Metal-Rules.com. In the interview he talks about the bands interactions with SLAYER, as well as the progress of the Vermin reunion and recording sessions underway.

Q: How does Vermin/L.S.N. sound like these days?

A: "People who have come by the studio to listen to us have told us that we sound better, tighter, and punchier than we did back in the ’80’s. Part of this is because we are all much older and have been playing for a long time, and are just better musicians now than we were back then."

Q: Did you already start the recording sessions or…?

A: "No, the plan is to start recording the drum and bass tracks as soon as possible. I am going to LA on June 20th 2008 for some practice and a band meeting.

Q: Do you consider this record a kind of gift for the old thrashers and headbangers?

A: "Yes, that is what it is. This is for all the people who have our bootlegs and demos from the ’80’s who like our music. They deserve to listen to something of better quality. Plus, we want to get the songs recorded for our own history. We all have kids and would like our kids to have a copy of what we did. We get email all the time from young kids who like the stuff they hear on our Myspace page, so who knows, maybe a few of the new, young thrash fans will like what we record. Then, maybe a tour with some of our old friends...."

Read the complete interview at Metal-Rules.com.