The interview is conducted by Menace from True Juggalo Family with Edsel, the lead singer of the band DOPE, in Austin, Texas, during the band’s “Die Motherfucker Die” reunion tour.
The band has been on tour for over a month with 36 shows in a row, and Edsel mentions that the shows have been successful, especially in the Midwest, with cities like Chicago, Flint, and Ohio standing out.
Edsel discusses the band’s lineup, noting that DOPE has never had the same lineup for any album, but the current lineup is the core from the “Die Motherfucker Die” song and album, and they have recently released a live album.
DOPE’s most recent release is “Blood Money,” a two-part album, with the first part already released. Edsel explains that so much music was written that releasing it in two parts made sense, reflecting different periods of his life.
Edsel also mentions his work on soundtracks for WWE and ESPN and collaborations with other artists like Zakk Wylde. He appreciates the Juggalo community and is open to playing at the Gathering of the Juggalos again.
Kung Fu Vampire, a hip-hop alternative band, discusses their style, which includes elements of death metal, salsa, polka, drum and bass, techno, and country. They aim for a live sound that is tight and precise, rather than the “sloppy” live sound often associated with hip-hop.
The band’s influences include The Pharcyde, Digital Underground, Ice Cube, and others. They also appreciate metal bands like Megadeth, Testament, and Pantera, as well as 80s new wave and bands like The Cars.
Kung Fu Vampire performed at the Gathering of the Juggalos in 2010 and received support from friends in the music industry. They have considered starting their own record label but ultimately decided against it to focus on making music.
The band’s music often explores dark themes but believes in balance and authenticity. They reject the idea of always being dark or always being happy and aim to create organic music that reflects a range of emotions.
Kung Fu Vampire is currently on tour and has plans for a second part of the tour starting in September. The band’s frontman has also written books, which he describes as “subconscious nonfiction,” based on dreams and nightmares.
The interview is with the band Rigor Mortis at Texas Frightmare Weekend, the largest horror convention in the Southwest, based in Dallas, Texas.
Band members Bruce, Casey, and Hardin discuss the current state of the world, including elections, and joke about what would happen if they were elected.
Rigor Mortis released a documentary called “Welcome to Your Funeral,” which is part one of their story, and they are currently working on part two.
The band discusses the passing of “Country Mike” (Mike Scaccia), a key member of Rigor Mortis, and how they continue to play music in his honor with the help of Mike Taylor, who fills in for him.
The band also talks about the local and national metal scene, their practice routine, and the influence of horror movies on their music. The interview concludes with information on where to find their documentary DVD.
TJF interviews Boondox, who discusses his new album “Abaddon,” which he describes as being inspired by an “angel of destruction” and reflecting the destruction and negativity in his life.
Boondox shares his love for professional wrestling, mentioning that he grew up watching NWA and WCW, and that he was a fan of wrestlers like Dusty Rhodes, Kurt Angle, and Daniel Bryan.
Boondox talks about his experience with wrestling in JCW, but says he never wanted to be a wrestler and hasn’t thought about what his gimmick or finishing move would be.
Boondox discusses his opinions on WWE wrestlers Roman Reigns and John Cena, expressing that he likes Cena and hopes to see him turn heel for a fresh character change.
The interview concludes with Boondox recounting a wrestling incident where he accidentally caught himself on fire during a double flaming punch finish with Tony, and he thanks TJF for the interview.
