INTERVIEW: THE SLUDGELORD RORSCHACH TEST with John Hoffman (Ledge/ Ex-Weekend Nachos)

In a twist to the usual interview format  our very own Nikos Mixas suggested THE SLUDGELORD RORSCHACH TEST: there are no inkblots and we won’t be subjecting bands to psychological profiling, rather we give photos that relate to metal then ask the bands to give THE SLUDGELORD their thoughts and/or your impression of every photo.  There is no right or wrong answers. 

Today at THE SLUDGELORD we invite John Hoffman formerly of Weekend Nachos and now mastermind behind his ripping new project Ledge to take part, so check out his answers below.  “Cold Hard Concrete” is streaming below and available to order here

1). Ex-BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD On His Former Bandmates: 'It's Plain To Me We're As Opposite And Opposing As Ever'

At first I thought this was just some scumbag from the Sopranos. I think Bill Ward is basically saying "We're a rock band, and we're friends, but we play music together. We're not always going to be pals." I can relate to that!

2). Rigs of Doom artwork ripped off by Metallica

Hmm, the colors are cool but I don't really have any opinion on this whatsoever. Totally indifferent but I love Metallica's first 6 albums!

3). Ledge – “Cold Hard Concrete”

It's the record I released this year! I'm pretty happy with the way it came out, and the artwork is bold, simple and brutal. If I weren't the main person behind this project, I'd probably still be very interested in checking it out!

4). Quicksand Announce First Album in 22 Years

I knew that was Walter on the right. Quicksand is a cool band but I never really got into them. I'm far too stupid and dense to really sink my teeth into a band like Quicksand or Rival Schools. Excellent stuff, though.

5). Ronnie James Dio Hologram Books First World Tour Dates

Well, it's about time. I have always preferred Ozzy-era Sabbath but Dio is so much more of a cool metalhead. I take that back, actually. Ozzy in his prime is 100% the best. I think I just get confused because Ozzy now is on TV wearing track pants and mumbling gibberish at his Hot Topic children. Dio never sunk that low. R.I.P.

6). Chris Cornell passing

Fucking awful. I love Chris Cornell's music. Well, I'm talking about Soundgarden. "Blow Up The Outside World" was one of the first songs that made me realize other people hated society besides me, I know the lyrics aren't really about that but just the song title made it click in my head and I remember that moment in my childhood. It was before I got into punk. Suicide is a tragedy. R.I.P.

7). Kid Rock Announces Senate Run

Nothing surprises me anymore. If only Joe C was still alive to be his assistant. Politics are a fucking joke and you know this.

8). Gene Simmons Attempts to Trademark "Metal Horns"

KISS was incredible but man, fuck that guy and his bullshit views. He's a fucking asshole.

9). Bloodhag Vocalist Dumps Coffee on Alex Jones

I thought that was Bill Stevenson at first. I'm not good at recognizing anybody but regardless, I could care less about this guy or his coffee. Doesn't seem like a nice thing to do to somebody though.

10). Full Of Hell Creates New T-shirt

Weekend Nachos and Full of Hell are friends! That t-shirt was funny but honestly, we made much funnier shirts.

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INTERVIEW: The Sludgelord Rorschach Test with Scott Angelacos & Nate Jones of Junior Bruce

By: Nikos Mixas



In a twist to the usual interview format Nikos Mixas suggested The Sludgelord Rorschach Test:  there are no inkblots and we won’t be subjecting bands to psychological profiling, rather we give photos that relate to the top metal/hard rock stories in 2016 then ask the bands to give The Sludgelord their thoughts and/or your impression of every photo.  There is no right or wrong answers. 

Formed in 2007 and rising like a phoenix from the ashes of notable Floridian heavyweights Bloodlet, the sludge/stoner metal gods of Asgard forged a new warrior, the five piece rock juggernaut Junior Bruce.   

The band releasef their latest album “Endless Descent” via A389 Recordings nn October 31st 2016  The album, which is their first full-length since their 2012 debut “The Headless King”, sees the band take their sound to a  whole new level and as a result, the band has created one of the best heavy albums of 2016.

Today at The Sludgelord we invite vocalist Scott Angelacos and guitarist Nate Jones to take part in the inaugural Sludgelord Rorschach and check out their answers below.  “Endless Descent” is available order here

Black Sabbath



Scott: Now who's gonna write the riffs we steal to make our records??

 

Nate:  For being in a band that was on the "Son's of Sabbath" comp earlier this year put out by Metal Hammer UK I really should have made more of an effort to make it to one of these shows.  True legends!  I am completely baffled on how Ozzy is still able to sing as clearly and as good for his age as he can but can barely speak in any audible language.

Lemmy



Scott:  Lemmy is a god! Even his moles have thrones in the halls of Valhalla. 

Nate:  I will never forgive myself for missing the last show Lemmy played in Orlando.  I was stuck on the side of the road in S.Fla. For work covering for another employee.  I almost quit but kinda need the job until the JB record goes platinum.  I mean it shouldn't be long now right?

Phil Anselmo

Scott:  This is an ugly photo of you Phil. You look like a nazi skinhead. Your mother would be ashamed. 

Nate:   You know a while ago I was hanging with Aaron Beam (Red Fang) and Steve Gibb (Crowbar, Kingdom of Sorrow, BLS, son of fucking Barry Gibb!) at a show at the HOB and somehow I got on a tangent on how I can't stand how Phil goes on these damn rants between songs and how I thought it was stupid. 

I mean cut the shit and start the pit already!!  I don't think Steve liked my comments as his reply was along the lines of that Phil was his friend and he thought he was an amazing front man (seemed pretty defensive to my comments - and shortly after that conversation ended the two of them ditched me to go backstage.  Oops - foot in mouth I guess...).  Now I absolutely agree Phil is an amazing metal front man but this photo really sums up who we are talking about. 

Quit being an idiot dude.  Not appropriate anywhere...

The Misfits

Scott:  Any excuse to wear fishnet stockings on your arms. 

Nate: OH MY GOD SIGOURNEY WEAVER!!!!  I'm so excited for the new Aliens movie!!!!!!

Kim Kardashian

Scott:  So that's who's buying Metallica these days.


Nate:   Holy fucking buckle up buckaroo Bruce Jenner!!!  When did Robert Trujillo become ROBERTA Trujillo?  I hate to say it but he's looking pretty sexy now!

Baby Metal



Scott:  This lady and her kids are frightening me. 

 

Nate:  What the hell is wrong with Japan?  What the hell is wrong with the music industry?  Can someone just please sedate me until the 70's come back?

Axl Rose with AC/DC

Scott:   This almost makes more sense than Guns and Roses. 

 

Nate:  Axl, this redeemed you in my book my man.  Filling in for Brian Johnson was a very cool thing to do (not to mention a smart career opportunity).

Junior Bruce

 

Scott:  Coldest day of 2012. My cracker ass was freezing! Was an awesome time though! Pulling Teeth played their last show and Eyehategod played for hours. Both bands were amazing. 

 

Nate:  One of the greatest memories for me - A389 Bashand the release of “The Headless King”up in Baltimore!!

 

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