Roy (Jericco – Bass) asks Russ (Twelve Foot Ninja – Drums)
Which show on this tour are you looking forward to the most?
All of them! But since we’re all from Melbourne, I reckon our hometown show at The Evelyn is going to be particularly cranking!
Who is your favourite drummer and why?
Matty Bray. Because he’s your drummer and I would really appreciate it if he liked me more!
Biggest princess ninja in the band?
That would have to be Stevic (guitarist). His demands are just out-bloody-rageous. Especially the whole “taking only the blue m&m’s out of the pack” from our rider!
What is your weapon of choice?
Yamaha R1.
What’s your favourite Jericco song live and why?
That’d have to be Safe To Say from their live album. I pretty much dislocate my shoulder from all the uncontrollable pop’n!
Russ (Twelve Foot Ninja – Drums) To Roy (Jericco – Bass)
Your Facebook information says, ‘Works at: Importing unicorns to the moon.’ Sounds Rad! How the hell do you acquire such a job? Does it pay well? And is it easy to get time off work for shows/tours?
I don’t get any time off when the unicorns are in their mating season, cause it is the effing craziest time of the year. I got the job by being a unicorn myself and have a Certificate 3 in Astro Horniness.
You are currently recording an album with the legend that is Forrester Savell. What’s it like working with him?
Foz is an awesome individual – quick and pro with some crazy wicked ideas. Love the dude. The album is gonna be insane.
What has been your biggest highlight thus far in Jericco’s career?
Having the opportunity to tour with amazing Australian bands, and being able to experience on-the-road shenanigans. In terms of a particular show, personally, playing with Karnivool at the Metro in Perth was out-of-space for me.
You are a hummus and Oreo fiend. Do these items ever make it onto the Jericco rider?
Abso-fucking-lutely! These items are a staple in my tool kit. I invite anyone to smell it ’cause I’m a man.
What’s your favourite Twelve Foot Ninja song live and why?
Well, well, well it would have to be Manufacture Of Consent from their Smoke Bomb EP. Every time I listen to this track live or in the tour van, especially when I’m driving, the dub element reminds me of the beach, sun, beer, dancing pineapples – my ultimate weird serenity. And the heavier part of the song just kicks arse.
TWELVE FOOT NINJA and JERICCO play the SWARM TOUR with shows at The Evelyn on Saturday March 24, Mac’s Hotel in Melton on Thursday March 29, Ferntree Gully Hotel on Friday March 30 and Pier Live in Frankston on Saturday March 31.
