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Jason Miller and his band Godhead have been rockin' out to adoring fans for the past decade plus. Along with their CD releases, their music has also appeared on the soundtracks for feature films, including Queen of the Damned, Blair Witch 2, and Dracula 2000. No stranger to touring with great bands, Godhead has traveled the world with Ozzfest, Marilyn Manson, Disturbed, and Jonathan Davis. Godhead's unplugged EP is currently available on iTunes and the band is currently in the studio working on their next album. Visit the band's website at Godhead.com for more information on their upcoming release and tour schedule. Q: Which artists would you say have had the most influence in your musical career? JM: It's tough to say. As a fan I would say Robert Smith of the Cure for sure, but artists that have had the most direct effect would be ones that I actually worked and hung out with. Artists like Marilyn Manson, Ozzy Osbourne and recently Jonathan Davis. I had the opportunity to not only work with them but also observe and converse with them on a personal level and these moments really taught me a lot. Q: You guys have toured with many notable bands and performers including Disturbed, Marilyn Manson, and Jonathan Davis; what would you say has been your most enjoyable tour thus far? JM: This one we just did with Jonathan Davis was pretty spectacular, but it's hard to pin idown just one. I'd say our tour with Rammstein is way up there.
Q: For a band that's known for its unique rock sound, how tough was it to switch gears to do your unplugged EP? JM: Not too tough. Mike and I have been playing acoustic shows for years. We just feel it's another side of the band we can show. When you break a song down acoustically you can really see if the song is good or not. Q: Godhead has been around now for over a decade; what would you say you've learned the most during that period of time? JM: To ignore trends because everything changes!
Q: Unlike a lot of artists, you retain a very close relationship with your fans. How has the relationship with your fans helped you, and why is it that more artists don't take the time to communicate with their fans? JM: I can't speak for other artists but as for us we really enjoy the feedback and the support from our fans. I try to answer every message we get if I have the time. I would have loved that if a band I was a fan of wrote me back, so I try to do it whenever I can. Q: When can fans expect your next album, and what can they expect from the songs that'll be on it? JM: They can expect something that they haven't heard in a long time: songs and sounds without any outside influence. Also we are going to include a bunch of remixes too by some really great people! Q: While Godhead has stayed intact for the most part over the years, it seems that you have gone through quite a few drummers. Will your latest drummer, Ty Smith, only participate in the recording of Godhead's new album, or will he be a permanent member? JM: He'll tour with us too. Yes, we are the living, breathing incarnation of Spinal Tap when it comes to drummers. Q: What do you find more enjoyable: touring or recording? JM: Probably performing in front of a live audience for sure. Q: Of all the songs that Godhead has recorded, which ones would you pick as your favorites? JM: "Sinking" is still a favorite to perform live, as well as "The Reckoning" and "The Hate in Me."
Q: We end all interviews with word association, so I say "wombat" and you say... JM: Dingbat. |