Krusher Joule has spent decades somewhere in the thick of rock and Metal, designing album covers, working with Kerrang!, causing havoc at festivals and collecting the sort of stories that probably should not all be committed to print. So naturally, we gave him The MetalTalk Lowdown.
What came back involves Keith Richards, Pantera, Black Sabbath’s Born Again, Mahler, recreational pharmaceuticals and some surprisingly practical advice from a self-proclaimed ROCK GOD!!! And that is before we get to the sisters.
What’s the most Metal thing you’ve ever done?
Snorted 100% pharmaceutical cocaine off the end of Keith Richards’ 12″ dagger.
What’s the worst gig you’ve ever worked at, and why?
Honestly cannot think of one. They have all been a pleasure to do.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever worked at, and why?
The WHOLE US Ozzfest 2000! The reason? Pantera were the support act and they fuckin’ PARTY HARD!
If you could relive one night from your career, which one would it be?
The night I shagged the sisters. BUT if you ever have the chance, fuck the one you’re going out with first!!!!
What’s your greatest fear?
Going into a care home.
What’s the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Falling over.
What’s the trait you most deplore in musicians?
Their selfishness when it comes to sharing drugs!
Describe yourself in three words.
A ROCK GOD!!!
What’s your guiltiest pleasure?
FUCK ALL!!!
What makes a band genuinely exciting to you?
When they play their music, but also display that they believe in what they are playing.
What’s the worst thing a musician has ever said to you?
NO!
What’s the worst thing anyone has ever written about you?
That Born Again was a shit cover, when they should have said it was a diabolical cover, arsechickens!
If you had not ended up working in music, what would you have done?
Fireman.
What’s one album outside Metal that you secretly love?
Mahler’s 5th Symphony
When did you last cry, and why?
About a week ago when I saw my bank account!!!
What keeps you awake at night?
Speed! I do not take it anymore and sleep well.
Riffs, money or notoriety?
ALL THREE!!!
How do you want to be remembered?
Nicely.
What’s the most important lesson the road has taught you?
Always read the small print.
What happens when the music stops?
Choose another album…sigh!
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