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What is the status of the Supercoolnothing re-release?

Servo: Right now, everything's on hold. Let's just say we're experiencing "technical difficulties" with those outside of the 16volt camp.

What happened to the remaining stock of Supercoolnothing you obtained from Slipdisc?

Servo: I think we got most of them... we actually had to buy them back from Slipdisc! The music industry rules! We're just giving them away to people who never received one, like my mom!

Any more live dates in the near future?

Servo: Nothing has been scheduled yet.

When will the rest of the live video of your show at the Whiskey A-go-go be released on your Web site?

Servo: It should be up now.

Who was behind the camera at the Digital Honeys clip?

Servo: One of Eric's brother's (Todd) friends. Eric knows his name... he did a good job.

What are the names of the two new tracks on there?

Servo: "Plastic blue" and "Suffering You."

Who made the background video for the show at the Whiskey?

Servo: Their names are Nick and Steve. We call them the "vid kids." They're two talented students from CalArts. Considering the short amount of time they had to work on them, they did an incredible job.

Do you ever see your electronics taking a backseat to your guitar work?

Servo: Never! Granted, the guitar is definitely heavy and chunkier than before; but the electronics have to be there. I wouldn't be doing this if there weren't electronics going. It's just that most of the songs began on guitar, so they're there. But it's the programming that brings the songs to a new level.

I understand you and [Mike] Peoples were writing material before [Eric] Powell returned to the band. How different are these songs compared to the usual 16volt material?

Servo: It's funny, because when Eric took his "leave of absence" Mike and I did continue to write. We had around 30 songs when we hooked back up with Eric. He came over to hear what we've been doing and we listened to what he was beginning to write. After listening to each other's material, we started laughing, because it was so alike! Totally the same vibe, same direction. We knew right then that we had to work together again.

How many songs do you have available for your next release?

Servo: Right now we have 27, with another 10 or so unfinished ideas.

At what stages are they?

Servo: Every stage from studio completed demos to 16 bar ideas.

What will you do with the songs that will have to be cut?

Servo: I don't know! None of us want to cut anything. Maybe we'll release a triple set CD... uh, maybe not! No, seriously, hopefully we'll be able to use the ones that won't be on the next release for things like movie soundtracks and video game stuff.

Is the H3llb3nt tour officially dead?

Servo: I think Eric would answer, "yes."

Was anyone else from 16volt involved with Hellbent?

Servo: I worked on one track for Hardcore Vanilla. Actually, Eric just used one of my fucked up loops. I will drum on any Hellbent tour that comes up.

Are there any more 16Volt vs. Spahn Ranch tracks in the works?

Servo: No. [Editor's note: HAHAHA!]

What have you been listening to?

Servo: Let's see... right this second in my car is Ohgr's new CD, Coldplay's Parachutes, Radiohead's Amnesiac, Kid A; Minstry's Psalm 69; Beatles Revolver; Gary Numan Telekon; Massive Attack's Mezzanine, the soundtrack to Run, Lola, Run; White Zombie's Astro Creep 2000; The Carpenters Greatest Hits (no shit); Bile's Demonic Electronic and Tool's Lateralus.

What would you claim to be your respective crowning moment in your long running musical career?

Servo: I don't know. I just try to stay in the present moment.

Do you still keep in close contact with all your old friends from KMFDM to Chemlab?

Servo: I try to at the very least through e-mail. When you play with someone, you develop a very deep, sometimes strange relationship that I enjoy and try to continue. Some get estranged, or end; but others have continued for years. It's funny, I just was at the Pigface show and everyone was laughing with me, because I've worked with 80 percent of the people up there, including the opening band, Godhead! Man, I'm an industrial whore! [laughs

So many bands have started small, signed to a major and happily went back to their indie roots, i.e. KMFDM and Front 242. Did you ever consider going back to an indie-sized label after Slipdisc/Mercury?

Servo: Believe me, Slipdisc was indie!!! We want to sign with a major or large sized indie. We know our music is good, so the term "sellout" isn't applicable. It's about turning as many people on to the midi ghetto as we can. If it's us, cool. I know I wanted all those bands we all liked to get signed and heard. Everyone from Bile, Chemlab, Acumen, Final Cut to Haloblack!

I've heard musicians say that they would never sign to a major since they fear losing artistic integrity/control. Has that ever been a major concern for you guys?

Servo: It's all a game, you know? Artistic control is, of course, something we'd have to keep. Our history shows we know what we're doing. I think we'd all have a firm grasp of integrity and control before we would sign to a major. Because we know we'll be fucked with to some degree.

Krayge boasted that everyone from Staind to Crazytown were huge fans of16volt. How true is this? Who else do you know of to be infatuated by your sound?

Servo: If it came off sounding like a boast, I don't think he meant it that way. Yeah, it's true. There are a lot of bands that dig our music. When you read something like that, it might look like bragging, but believe me it's not. We're honored that other musicians like our stuff. Let's see... Tommy Lee and his band Methods of Mayhem. In fact, they played "I Fail Truth" for their encore every night on their last tour. What a trip, huh? He also came to our show at the Whisky. He was air drumming to 16volt! Hollywood is a strange place! Taproot was also there and guys from Sugar Ray... weird. Rammstein loves it. Their drummer Christoph called it (to be said in heavy German accent) "...a milestone" [laughs]. Rob Zombie, some guys from Ministry, blah, blah, blah. You know, hopefully there's more; but a lot of times you hear it second hand, so... who knows.

You can add PTI [Fox's band] to your list [laughs]. A million thanks for your hospitality in LA and responses to all these questions.

Servo: My pleasure.

Take care and good luck!