PUR: I suppose that being in a "get-up" ads
another element as a performer. In other words you can get into character
and maybe do something maybe that you wouldn't do otherwise.
Skinny: Absolutely. I've noticed that a lot of our guys become very
energetic and are out there really going off. Whereas two hours before
showtime, they're in the bus sleepin' or playing video games.
Speaking of that...you guys are touring in a
big-ass bus. How is it traveling with eight guys? One big happy family?
Oh yea we're one big happy family alright. We've got thirteen on the
bus including the driver so, considering, we get along great. We've been
together for so long though, we can tell each other to fuck-off and still
do our job; you know?
Yea, so listen: Revolver Magazine called you guys
a "ragdoll deathsquad," and the Cleveland Free Times said at one of
your shows that you guys, "bludgeoned the rabid audience with a tight
package of branded metal". You get hardcore trouble-maker tags like
that, that seem to go on and on, but, when I was at your show, I can tell
you that it was truly excellent; that the musicianship was so tight and
that the performance was in your face, and core. I just wanted
to let you know that I appreciated your music (dog and pony show aside) and I wish you guys the
best of luck.
I'm talking with Skinny, the drummer with the theatrical
metal music group Mushroomhead.
Thanks Skinny.
No problem. Thanks for the compliment. I'm just glad you "got it."
Another satisfied customer!
