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Aboard the Death By Stereo Van

Posted on June 26, 2009 | Comments Off on Aboard the Death By Stereo Van

I got to hang out with the Death By Stereo guys today, and they showed us their van for a special feature on Noisecreep. Said vocalist/guitarist Efrem Schulz:

“The Adolescents borrowed our van to go to Vegas,” Schulz said. “When I met up with them to get it back, they were like, ‘Dude, what’s up with your van? We found anal beads, a butt plug and hardcore anal porn.’ They had hit the brakes hard and all that shit rolled out from under the seats. They were Dan Palmer’s anal beads! The butt plug was property of Daniel Aaron Palmer!”

Read the rest of the story over at Noisecreep.

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Tom Morello Interview

Posted on June 12, 2009 | Comments Off on Tom Morello Interview

I spoke with Tom Morello and he told me how to make that “‘screechy scratch’ sound” on the guitar!

“Turn the volume of one pick up to 10 and of the other pick up to 0. When you switch between pick ups, it acts as a killswitch, since one is off and one is on. Once you get that far, rub the palm of your hand along the strings, which is abrasive and makes a ‘white noise’ wash. Then use the toggle switch, which turns the white noise wash on and off… which sounds very much like a turntable scratch.”

Read the rest of my Tom Morello interview over at Noisecreep.

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Marilyn Manson Interview

Posted on May 29, 2009 | Comments Off on Marilyn Manson Interview

I interviewed Marilyn Manson about the release of ‘The High End of Low.’ Said Manson,

It’s a choice I have made to assert myself in the position of villain. It’s a big responsibility [chuckles]. People always ask celebrities, ‘Oh how do you feel about role model?’ How about role villain? That’s way harder. A model poses. The villain gets shit done.

Read the rest of my Marilyn Manson interview on Noisecreep.

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Kerry King Interview

Posted on May 28, 2009 | Comments Off on Kerry King Interview

I spoke with Kerry King of Slayer about the upcoming Mayhem Festival with Marilyn Manson. Said King,

“Our last tour was with Manson, so I know what to expect,” guitarist Kerry King told Noisecreep. “The one wild card is that he has Twiggy back in the band, so they will be more fiery. And off stage, all he drinks is absinthe, so if I drink with him, chances are, we’re drinking absinthe. It doesn’t make me hallucinate or become a madman! I already am a madman. It makes me want to chill and listen to tunes.”

Read the rest of my Kerry King interview at Noisecreep.

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Interview with Al Jourgensen

Posted on May 20, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with Al Jourgensen

I interviewed Al Jourgensen of Ministry guru and Revolting Cocks, and talked about his other passion; hockey. Said Jourgensen,

“I’ve been having a blast doing hockey commentary every Wednesday,” Jourgensen said. “But last week, I took some calls and the kiddies aren’t digging my picks, but so far I’ve called 9 of the 12 series correctly, which is still better than most of those bonehead analysts on TV. Do I sense a future career change? You never know.”

Read the rest of my interview with Al Jourgensen on Noisecreep.

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Interview with Scott Stapp of Creed

Posted on May 15, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with Scott Stapp of Creed

I interviewed Scott Stapp of Creed about getting the band back together. Said Stapp,

At a recent rehearsal, Mark was playing something and the guys joined in. I was feeling emotional and didn’t know why. It’s these guys who pull it out of me. In the past, we had experienced lows that we’ll never see again. As you grow and are committed and consistent, then, the next time there is a fall or problem or a personality quirk, that bottom ain’t down there. It’s up here [lifts hands higher]. The level of falls get smaller and smaller.

Read the rest of my interview with Scott Stapp over at Noisecreep.

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Interview with Brian “Head” Welch

Posted on May 11, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with Brian “Head” Welch

I interviewed Brian “Head” Welch, formerly of Korn, about what he’s been up to since leaving the band. Said Welch,

“I did my first show in Phoenix last weekend and it was nuts. Besides the normal crowd, the promoter bused in a bunch of drug-addicted kids that lived on the streets and you could see them change right before your eyes. They were jumping up and down. At the end of the show, we all shouted together like an army, ‘Jesus Christ, change me. Make me a new person.'”

Read the rest of my interview with Brian “Head” Welch over at Noisecreep.

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Interview with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed

Posted on April 27, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed

I interviewed Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed about the release of ‘For the Lions,’ a collection of covers due out May 5 on Koch/E1.

Jasta copped to Hatebreed’s rendition of Suicidal Tendencies‘ ‘Suicidal Maniac’ being his favorite of the covers… for now! “That song was a vocal challenge for me,” he admitted. “Mike Muir has a higher, more singy voice. Suicidal is an OG band who have older fans who don’t wanna hear a more recent hardcore crossover band like Hatebreed butcher their favorite band’s classic song, but we feel we did it justice.”

Read the rest of my interview with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed over at Noisecreep.

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Interview with Rob Halford of Judas Priest

Posted on April 17, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with Rob Halford of Judas Priest

I interviewed Rob Halford of Judas Priest about their upcoming ‘British Steel’ tour, where the band will be playing their 1980 release ‘British Steel’ from start to finish. Said Halford,

“We’re going retro with the look of the band,” the Metal God told us. “In the tradition of Priest, we were often credited with kicking off the denim, leather, studs, whips and chains look, and there is a rich heritage with that. We want to bring that back with the stage set and other surprises.”

Read the rest of my interviewe with Rob Halford of Judas Priest over at Noisecreep.

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Interview with Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair

Posted on April 2, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair

I spoke with Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair about their upcoming record for Noisecreep. Says Fair,

“We tried to hold nothing back and decided to take chances to avoid putting out a safe, by-the- numbers’ record.”

Read the rest of my interview with Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair over at Noisecreep.

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