Vocalist. Flutist. Proxyopolist!? Podcaster. This edition of Fistful of Questions goes out to Slugcrust frontman Jesse.
What is your full name?
Jesse Cole Byrdic
Do you have any aliases?
@nascarcosa
If you had an alias what might it be?
Jackal of Trades
What bands are you actively involved with?
SLUGCRUST
What was the first instrument that you played?
Violin
I saw Willie Nelson when I was in middle school. My parents told me to run if I smelled a “sweet smoke”
What was the name of the first band you were in?
City Under Flames (2007)
Tell me about the genesis of Slugcrust.
Perseverance
What inspired the name Slugcrust?
It’s generally unappealing to the senses
How long did it take you to write and record Discharge(d)?
Approximately 6 months writing and recording
If you could insert yourself into any one band what band would it be and why?
SLUGCRUST, because I ain’t about to go insertin’ myself into no other bands and that’s the bottom line (“Cause Stone Cold said so!?”)
Have you ever heard a song and immediately wished you had written it? If so… What was the song and artist?
“I’m Just a Clown” by Charley Crockett
Do you have any non-metal musical inspirations?
Outlaw Country
What’s a non-metal song that you'd like to do a cover of?
“Eastbound and Down” by Jerry Reed
What band have you played with that has really impressed you with their live show?
Knoll
Do you have a favorite venue to play at?
The Failure Stage at Full Terror Assault
Do you have a pre-show ritual?
STRETCH
What is your favorite thing about touring?
Having fun with friends
What is your least favorite thing about touring?
That awkward moment when it’s time to go home
Is there a city that you love to hit while on tour?
Atlanta
What’s the weirdest experience you’ve had on the road?
The gravy chugging contest before our set at FTA 2022
The year is 2016. Where are you at and what are you listening to?
Working at Deutsche Bank; listening to lies
What advice would you give young musicians that are just starting out in the music business?
Learn what it means to read music
What is an absolute band killer?
Ego
Have you ever recorded a song that you really didn’t like, but somebody else in the band really did?
Not to my recollection
If you were to start your own music festival what would be the name of that festival and who would be the three headlining bands?
SLUGFEST 6: “In Slug We Crust”
Feat. BRAT, Clot, No/Mas
What’s the longest time you’ve gone without bathing?
Not to my recollection
I have a podcast called, “The Game of Proxyopoly™️ Podcast”
Is the Fistful of DOOM show in the top 10 of your favorite music podcasts?
Yes! (FIVE STARS)
Do unicorns sleep standing up?
Unicorns don’t sleep; they just dream
Give me three albums that I should listen to immediately, if not sooner.
Krypt - Ripe With Sin
Clot - Grief Tethers
Swamp - Resolve to Repel
You’re driving cross-country and you can only listen to one album the whole time. What album will it be?
Danzig IV
You are writing a book about your life thus far. What is the title of that book?
The Game of Proxyopoly™️
What is your favorite song by Taylor Swift?
Shake It Off
Slipknot or Rammstein (if you had to choose)?
I couldn’t possibly make that germane…
Doobies or Boobies (if you had to pick one)?
CHURCH
Waffles or Pancakes (if you had to pick one)?
WAFFLES
Star Wars or Star Trek (if you had to choose)?
Star Wars
Favorite band t-shirt you own?
Reviler
Favorite meal?
WAFFLES
Favorite book?
“Dead Souls” by Nikolai Gogol
Favorite movie?
MacGruber
Danzig IV
Favorite video game?
NASCAR HEAT 5
Favorite Professional Wrestler?
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Big thank you to Jesse for taking the time to answer my questions. I appreciate you doing so. Their new e.p. will be available June 28th courtesy of Terminus Hate City. In the meantime, please take the time to click on the link so generously provided below and bask in the filth that is Slugcrust’s 2023 split with Swamp. You can thank me later.
~El Pedo Caliente (aka Uncle Jameson from the Fistful of DOOM show)
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