Syringe formed in 1996 under the band
name "Acrylic". Founding members and best friends David Lashmar (aka Zeptae)
(Vocals/Guitars/Keyboards) and Roger Vallve (Bass) wrote a series of ten songs
then added Chris de Baseggio (drums) to the line up. After a few shows, the band
ran into another group using the name "Acrylic". The guys decided to change the
name of the band and Syringe was born.
In 1997 Syringe recorded the 11 track
CD "Green Baby" at Blue Tilt Studios in Hamilton, Canada. The CD featured the
twisted and disturbing cover art of Katherine Racho and Janet Bailey. Extra
musicians on the recording included: Jamie Shea (Guitars), TJ Manners (Backing
Vocals), and Terry Duggan (Saxophone). Later in 1997 Chris de Baseggio was
replaced on drums by Joe Scaduto. Joe just happened to be friends with film
director Frank Doria. Frank directed and shot the first Syringe video for the
song "Free" later that year. The band continued to tour for the next year.
In 1999 Syringe recorded three songs for The Forgotten Rebels tribute CD. The
Forgotten Rebel's songs to emerge from the recording session included: "Fuck Me
Dead", "Elvis Is Dead", and "Surfin' On Heroin". These songs are extremely rare
and hard to find. If you've managed to get a hold of a copy of the songs from
this session consider yourself very lucky indeed!
The year 2000 saw the release of the Syringe E.P. "Superstar Explosion"
featuring the singles: "Superstar Explosion", "Red Melody", and "New Oasis".
This E.P. was recorded and mixed at Grant Avenue Studios. Nara Farrell added her
backing vocals to the tracks.
Around the same time that the "Superstar Explosion" E.P. was recorded, Syringe
was invited to submit a song for the Daniel Lanois cover CD. The boys recorded a
really heavy and fast version of Daniel Lanois' "Whole Lotta Love to Give".
Unfortunately, the song did not make the final cut for the tribute CD.
Syringe continued playing small clubs, festivals and making many "unplugged"
live radio appearances for the next two years. Late in 2002 the members of
Syringe decided that the band had run it's course and they chose to end Syringe.
David, Roger, and Joe are all still good friends and are currently involved in
other music projects.
