Post by Heather on Jun 24, 2010 9:50:20 GMT -5
Interview with Steve
Sum 41
Canadian alterna-punks Sum 41 are best known in the States for their 2001 hit, “Fat Lip,” but that song’s sunny pop-punk sound and gauche lyrics don’t do them justice. Their sound delves into metal and alternative, and they’ve taken up social causes musically and philanthropically; a stop in the Congo in 2004 had them dodging gunfire at a hotel. They’re touring as they polish off their fifth album; we caught up with drummer Steve Jocz.
Q. At more than 300 shows a year, what keeps you going?
Booze helps. Your body and brain go completely numb around show 125 anyway …
Q. You’ve had quite a few extreme experiences touring. What’s the craziest thing that’s happened to you on a Warped Tour?
Fletcher from Pennywise shoved some dude’s ponytail into my mouth once … after cutting it off the guy’s head first, of course.
Q. Your experience in the Congo was motivated by your work with War Child Canada. Are you still involved with the organization?
We’ve done a few things with them since our trip to the Congo. We built a school there in 2007. They are a fantastic organization. Check them out here: warchild.ca.
Q. Norwegian sixth-graders, as it turns out, know how to rock out. What’d you think when you first saw that video submission of kids performing to “We’re All To Blame”?
It was so badass. I was a little frightened while watching it, to be honest. I’m scared Deryck might replace me with that drummer.
Q. What can fans expect from the new album?
The album sounds awesome. It’s eclectic – heavy, soft, fast slow, fun, badass. We’re really excited for everyone to hear it!
Sum 41
Canadian alterna-punks Sum 41 are best known in the States for their 2001 hit, “Fat Lip,” but that song’s sunny pop-punk sound and gauche lyrics don’t do them justice. Their sound delves into metal and alternative, and they’ve taken up social causes musically and philanthropically; a stop in the Congo in 2004 had them dodging gunfire at a hotel. They’re touring as they polish off their fifth album; we caught up with drummer Steve Jocz.
Q. At more than 300 shows a year, what keeps you going?
Booze helps. Your body and brain go completely numb around show 125 anyway …
Q. You’ve had quite a few extreme experiences touring. What’s the craziest thing that’s happened to you on a Warped Tour?
Fletcher from Pennywise shoved some dude’s ponytail into my mouth once … after cutting it off the guy’s head first, of course.
Q. Your experience in the Congo was motivated by your work with War Child Canada. Are you still involved with the organization?
We’ve done a few things with them since our trip to the Congo. We built a school there in 2007. They are a fantastic organization. Check them out here: warchild.ca.
Q. Norwegian sixth-graders, as it turns out, know how to rock out. What’d you think when you first saw that video submission of kids performing to “We’re All To Blame”?
It was so badass. I was a little frightened while watching it, to be honest. I’m scared Deryck might replace me with that drummer.
Q. What can fans expect from the new album?
The album sounds awesome. It’s eclectic – heavy, soft, fast slow, fun, badass. We’re really excited for everyone to hear it!