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1.) How did you get involved with Slipknot, how hard was it starting off the band and trying to get some exposure in the local scene?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Slipknot started with me and Shawn (Crahan). We hung-out all the time. We\u2019d play Werewolf: The Apocalypse (RPG) all the time. I was helping him with some welding in his garage one winter, and we got to talking about it. We were both drummers (I had been singing for awhile), and wanted to put together a band with extra stand-up percussion. Shawn started out on a drum-set. I called Paul (who was in L.A. at the time), and persuaded him to give it a try. We\u2019d attempted to do it before, but Shawn got too busy, and it fell apart. The rest is history, depending upon who you ask.<\/span><\/p>\n 2.) In the bands that you have been involved with (MANY), the names of the bands are very catchy, how much empahasis was put on naming bands or album titles and how influential are they to the feel or the mood of the album?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A band name is VERY important. If it sounds stupid, it will effect people\u2019s opinions about you. However, I don\u2019t think album titles are, but we spent a lot of time thinking of band names back in the early days. Now, I\u2019ve had so many good names in my head, that I\u2019d never have to worry about it. Abnormal names, too. Nothing that\u2019s likely to be taken already.<\/span><\/p>\n 3.) Describe the recording of Mate Feed Kill Repeat. Any moments that stand out from the rest?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n It was a HELL of an experience. The song that went down quickest was Killers Are Quiet, and it\u2019s 11 + minutes long. One take. A moment that stands out\u2026\u2026Me and Joey getting in an argument which led to him running out the door, crying, and screaming \u201cI quit!\u201d. Travelling through a snowstorm in 3 feet of snow to get to the studio, and having to pick up the producer along the way. Driving our producer SO crazy, he would lie down on the control room floor and just stare at the ceiling for a half-an-hour. Realizing that our total bill would go WAY beyond the $3 to $4,000 limit we had set. Recording the samples for Killers Are Quiet. One of the samples is me ripping duct-tape off Shawn\u2019s face. That was when I decided I was going to wear electrical tape on my face. It was very strange looking.<\/span><\/p>\n 4.) How Important to you are your ROOTS in Metal, because many of todays bands are moving away from traditional metal. Does the word \u201csellout\u201d taste bitter in your mouth? I know it does in mine.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n It depends upon how you \u201csellout\u201d. Metallica sold out. They sound NOTHING like they used to. It\u2019s important to enjoy what you are doing. If you don\u2019t like it, but are doing it for more money, then it\u2019s selling out. If you alter yourself within the constrains of your ability and personal satisfaction, and you end up making more money, then you are NOT selling out. People have a tendency to think that just because you\u2019ve sold a lot of records, that you\u2019ve sold out. It actually just means that the masses\u2019 tastes in music have swung your way. There\u2019s nothing wrong with that at all.<\/span><\/p>\n 5.) Why did Corey replace you in Slipknot, and did you feel betrayed by the band after putting so much into Slipknot?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n He replaced me because Slipknot asked him to. He has the vocal capability of singing more \u201cradio friendly\u201d, which is necessary for a band like Slipknot to succeed. I was very bitter for the first 8 months. I could give a shit less now. I\u2019m more than happy with Painface.<\/span><\/p>\n 6.) How did Painface come into the mold after leaving Slipknot?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n I was called by a drummer who knew me, and asked me to come check them out. I didn\u2019t want to, because I knew the drummer. He wasn\u2019t good. He was a crack head. But, he begged me to at least listen. So I did. And I liked it. So, I wrote words to the first 2 songs, and sung them for the guys at the next practice, and it was on. Now, Jas (who is the only \u201coriginal\u201d member) and I are the only ones left from that practice.<\/span><\/p>\n 7.) With Fleshcraft, the bands debut, was there a major emphasis put on moving away from the Slipknot style and creating your own genre?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Nope. We just play what we like. Whatever comes out is what we play. We\u2019re still completely in the same genre as Slipknot, just as they are with Fear Factory, Slayer, and all the other great, heavy bands.<\/span><\/p>\n 8.) Would it be a victory of sorts to play at a major scene like OZZFEST along side Slipknot, and would it prove to yourself that you had what it takes?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Not really. I don\u2019t have to prove anything to myself. I already know. It\u2019s just a waiting game.<\/span><\/p>\n 9.) Have you began recording or writing the follow-up to Fleshcraft? And will you be seeking a major label to pick you up?<\/b><\/span> 10.) In the scheme of where Slipknot is at the moment: quite popular, and mainstream Metal are you happy that you have Painface and an ever-growing underground fan base rather than Slipknot?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n l wouldn\u2019t call them mainstream metal. Korn is mainstream metal. We only hear them on the radio at nights, about once a week. I am very happy with Painface. I can\u2019t speculate on how I would feel right now if I were still in Slipknot. I\u2019ve never thought about it. Wait, I know: I\u2019d be bored. That\u2019s why I quit. I hated the \u201cbackground vocalist\u201d thing. Not enough to do.<\/span><\/p>\n 11.) What are the touring plans of Painface and can we expect any international tours like heading down to Australia any time soon?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re working out a series of small tours to different sections of the States. There\u2019s nothing I would like more than to get to Australia and drink with our buddy Doink in Brisbane, but that\u2019s quite a bit of $$$$. The over-seas thing will have to wait for now.<\/span><\/p>\n 12.) What is your personal opinion of the album \u201cSlipknot\u201d and was this the album that the band had aimed to make or did the path change directions after MFKR?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Oh, the path changed: it tightened up. MFKR was experimental. We did a little of everything that we collectively liked. Their new album is a \u201cnarrowing of the path\u201d from MFKR, which is a good thing. I think it\u2019s a great CD. I wish the guitars were up in the mix more, but that\u2019s just my opinion.<\/span><\/p>\n 13.) With Painface how much recording takes place as a way of improving your sound? As with Slipknot in the old days was recording a priority?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Recording is something you do when: 1. You have enough songs together. 2. You have enough $$. 3. You have those songs TIGHT. Recording is important if you want people to know your music. It doesn\u2019t really do much for improving your sound (at least in OUR case.). You can evaluate your music better, but that\u2019s a fairly expensive way to evaluate your song. We can tell whether the song is worth a shit almost as soon as my vocals are complete.<\/span><\/p>\n 14.) What are the plans of Painface for the next 12 months, and can we expect for the new album? And if you were to liken Painface to any band you have ever heard who would it be?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Our plans include playing as many places as possible. Bottom line. We\u2019re in it for the live shows, nothing more. We have no plans at this moment for recording our new stuff. We\u2019re breaking in a new guitar player. I would say the closest I think we sound like would be Sepultura maybe. That\u2019s for the vocals, only. The music is much different. I don\u2019t know for sure.<\/span><\/p>\n 15.) What do you say to fans out there that say Mate Feed Kill Repeat isn\u2019t Slipknot? And just a side question which members were involved in recording MFKR?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n MFKR WAS Slipknot, but isn\u2019t anymore. Me, Shawn, and our producer (Sean McMahon) put the samples together. We didn\u2019t have a sampler for the live shows yet.<\/span><\/p>\n 16.) Can you send me MFKR signed? LOL<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Yep. $350 up front. LOL<\/span><\/p>\n 17.) Will both MFKR fans and new school Slipknot be able to handle with Painface?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n If they can\u2019t then I don\u2019t know what their problem is.<\/span><\/p>\n 18.) Any other comments that you would like to get out there that PISS you off?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n No, but I\u2019d like to ask everyone to check out our website, if you haven\u2019t already. It\u2019s going to go through some MASSIVE changes very soon.<\/span><\/p>\n Check out PAINFACE @ I\u2019ll whisper the bitterness of Death in your ears. Show me your painface, bleed sorrow\u2019s tears. I\u2019ll show you my darkness is all it appears. AndersOUT<\/span><\/p>\n Thanks to Anders Colsefni for taking time out to do this interview<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 1.) How did you get involved with Slipknot, how hard was it starting off the band and trying to get some exposure in the local scene? Slipknot started with me and Shawn (Crahan). We hung-out all the time. We\u2019d play Werewolf: The Apocalypse (RPG) all the time. 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\nWe\u2019ve been writing, but not recording. It\u2019s a very expensive ordeal, and we just bought a van. Our main concern is getting out on the road. So many people haven\u2019t even heard of us yet. We didn\u2019t want to dismiss the Fleshcraft CD until we know everyone that may want it will have it. Plus, we just made another 1,000, and they\u2019re going well. Yahoo!<\/span><\/p>\n
\nOriginal members for the recording:
\nAnders Colsefni: Vocals
\nDonnie Steele: Guitars
\nJosh Brainard: Guitars\/b. vocals
\nPaul Gray: Bass\/b. vocals
\nShawn Crahan: Percussion\/b. vocals
\nJoe Jordisson: Drums<\/span><\/p>\n