After choosing to use his VOIVOD moniker as the bands name, Eric was joined by guitarists: Bryan DONAHUE (formerly of Homicide), Dan LAUZON (formerly of Entropy) and drummer Louis LEVESQUE (ex-Genetic Control).

E-FORCE was signed with the label, Season Of Mist Records and released their debut album "EVIL FORCES" on October 20th, 2003.

Because of personal and business reasons, Eric relocated in France and changed the line up,with the touring members: Dennis ROUSSEL (Soul Erosion, Diatribe) Guitar Rythm, Jerome (Sonny Red, Angher,…) Guitar Lead, Krof (Ibogaïne, Catacombe,…).

In winter 2005 they made a european tour with CARPATHIAN FOREST, TSJUDER and WYKKED WYTCH, ans spread his music on over 10 countries..

In February 2008, the second release “MODIFIED POISON”, came out through Thundering Records, with : Eric FORREST: bass/vocals, Cyril BERNHARD: guitars, Boris LUGAN: drums. Plus, Alex of AGRESSOR (Season of Mist) is co-writing a track, as are Tim and Kevin Guttierez of PROJECT: FAILING FLESH (Karmageddon/Candlelight). Moreover, Eric has decided to re-record/cover a song from the unreleased VOIVOD demo 2001 as a tribute to PIGGY .

With over 10 yrs of existance and performing in 18 different countries, Forrest along with a member of the 2005 european touring line up and most recent tours is KROF on drums and introducing Xav on guitar ,have finished working on a new concept album........coming soon ......

E-FORCE was on stage with Strapping Young Lad, Immolation,Impaled Nazarene, Scarve,Doro, Metal Church, Dismember,Angra, Rage, Primal Fear,Carpathian forest, Tsjuder, and many more