kerrang! confidential with dez

What is your nickname and why?

"My nickname, since I was a kid, has always been Dez. It's after Dez Cadena from Black Flag. I was a huge fan of theirs and the other LA punk bands of that time, like X and The Germs. I used to go to all the shows - this little kid with his shaved head trying his hardest to look very punk rock. It was a great time"

At school, were you a dunce of a teacher's pet?

"I was a little guy with a big mouth. I used to get into trouble all the time. It wasn't so much that I was disobedient, I was just extremely hyperactive as a child. I was prescribed Ritalin, which didn't help much. I think the teachers at my school spent most of their time asking my parents what was wrong with me."

What was your first shag like?

"It was with my babysitter when I was 13 years old. And it was great!"

Who's your best friend?

"My mom. She's the greatest. She accepts me for what I am and I can tell her everything."

What's the best pet you've ever had?

"Dogs. I have three pitbulls at home, though I don't get to see them very often what with being on the road so much. Because of this I might ever have to find new homes for them, which is very upsetting. I miss them a lot whenever I'm away."

Have you ever been nicked?

"About six years ago - and yes I was put in jail. It was for possession of a large quantity of marijuana."

What would you be if you weren't a rock star?

"Am I considered a rock star? Wow! I'd find some other way to convey myself to people somehow. I'd probably paint, or be doing hair. I can do quite a lot of things - I was once a bricklayer! Yes, I was a brickie. I had those jeans hanging off the back of my ass and everything."

How would you describe yourself on a blind date form?

"I don't know... Er, let's see - down to earth, semi-attractive, cute guy. Does that sound silly?"

What's the most extravagant thing you've ever bought?

"A Harley Davidson motorbike. It wasn't recently, though, so it's not as if I'm throwing rock star money around or anything. Hell, it's not like we're making any rock star money yet."

Who's gagging for a shagging?

"It'd have to be Scary Spice! Why? It's obvious. Where? Anywhere! The place wouldn't really matter!"

Who's gagging for a smacking?

"Nobody. I don't have any enemies. And I don't want to hit anyone: I'm not a violent person at all."

Who would you least like to see naked?

"President Clinton. And fortunately, as I don't work for him there's little chance of it ever happening."

What's the best rumour you've ever heard about yourself?

"I really haven't heard any, I don't think anyone has ever started any rumours about me. I think it's because I'm so honest with the press all the time and I'll tell them exactly like it is. Because I feel like people go through my life with me, see me change girlfriends, do this and that, and they feel like I'm honest with them and they know me. So there's no need for rumours, because I'll always say whether something is true or not."

What's in your wallet?

"Two American dollars and a credit cars with a lot more that that on it. Also, a small statue of Christ with my old wedding ring on the bottom of it that I keep with me all the time."

What's your favourite joke?

"I don't think I know any...Honestly, I don't think I know any jokes that the moment. I forget them straight away anyway."

If you were marooned on a desert island without food, which member if Coal Chamber would you choose to eat first?

"I wouldn't eat any of them. I think I'd let them eat me - I'd be charitable about it!"

Which Coal Chamber song would you donate to a compilation entitled 'Crap Songs Of Our Time'?

" 'Dreamtime', from our album."

What's your drug of choice?

"Marijuana. I'm a huge advocate. I want to get in 'High Times'. Did you see that pictures-only issue - they've got buds in there that look like the New York skyline and famous monuments. Excellent!"

What does God look like?

"She's a female. That's about all I know."

When you die, how do you want to go?

"Alone. I don't want a bunch of people around me freaking out."



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