Alex Novak - Venus Fly Trap, Religious Overdose, Attrition, and The Tempest

Alex Novak Venus Fly Trap, Religious Overdose, Attrition, and The Tempest - in conversation with David Eastaugh The band was formed by Alex Novak (vocals, formerly of Religious Overdose, Attrition, and The Tempest) and John Novak (guitar, vocals, formerly Where's Lisse?), and Tony Booker on bass guitar prior to their debut twelve-inch single "Morphine" in March 1988. A further single followed later that year - the three-track Desolation Railway 12 inch EP -  released their debut mini album Mars in 1988, collecting tracks from the earlier singles alongside several new numbers.