Getting Sassy with...Drums Of Death

We here around THE CULTURE OF ME were once obsessed with all things relating to Sassy and Dirt magazines. And while those titles are long gone, the sentiment of how they covered the culture industries has indeed left its mark on writers and culture vultures everywhere. It is because of that influence that we are proud to present our features post, "Getting Sassy with...", wherein we bring you that much closer to your favorite bands by way of a simple Q&A session that's both painless and informative. Ha! Beat that, FOX News!

This time: Drums Of Death.

Let's be clear about one thing: Drums Of Death is not the alter ego of British Isles-based Colin Bailey. In fact, to be 100% accurate, it's the other way around. To fit into our world--while not inhabiting the freakish voodoo demonic plague realm that DOD lives, breathes and destroys in--the form of Colin Bailey had to have been created. Bailey's face isn't painted black and white to create Drums Of Death, Drums Of Death's face has to be painted flesh-toned to create the nice-guy-Eddie human version of his being. Enough about persona though, because the true story about Drums Of Death lies in his presence, the nevereverending tribal beat manifestos and shrieking, jumping, pulsing, flailing, improvised explosive devices aka songs. We sent off our questionnaire and, fittingly, Colin answered back because, well, who wants to let anyone in on the world only they inhabit? Why not just toy with the process just a little more?

Name?
Drums Of Death.

Hometown?
Parts Unknown, Scotland.

I now live in:
The Fortress Of Solitude, London, UK.

Number of states visited?
So many, all are starting to blur into one. I'm writing to you from Montana.

My favorite place in my hometown is:
The dark forest.

Most recent phone bill total?
I don't have a phone.

First album bought on your own?
Michael Jackson, "Bad".

Favorite song memorized as a child?
Tears For Fears, “Shout”.

When I sing in the shower, itʼs usually:
Burt Bacharach or Howlin’ Wolf.

The one song that must be on every mixtape is:
Ram Jam, “Black Betty”.

Last book read?
Kill Your Friends, John Niven.

Favorite book ever?
Middlesex, Jeffrey Eugenides.

Favorite thing you bought this year?
A vintage harp.

Instruments played (chronologically)?
Lungs, big guitar, small guitar, pots and pans, the white-and-black-teethed monster, duck sound.

After the jump, more with Drums Of Death about jobs, videos, gigs and Right Said Fred.

Least favorite day job before getting this gig?
Funeral Parlor assistant. I worked there at age 17, thinking it was going to be creepy and weird it was just cold and stank.

Favorite record this year?
Mos Def's new album.

Favorite record ever?
Michael Jackson Bad or Talk Talk Spirit Of Eden.

The one record I’d save from a house fire is:
I'd leave the records I'd the save the hard drives, synths and guitars. Obviously, only once my pet chimp Goo-Goo is safe first.

Guilty pleasure record you don’t want us to know about?
Deeply Dippy, Right Said Fred.

My favorite place to play on tour is:
Chicago (just played the Metro last week and was my favourite show this year. Totally wild night... screaming crazy motherfuckers.)

If I wasn’t doing music I would be:
A better person.

Last illegally downloaded song/album (be honest)?
Obscure Belgian no-wave bands.

Latest TV addictions?
No TV.

Favorite music video this year?
Major Lazer - "Hold The Line".

Who is in your dream band (must be living musicians)?
Tom Waits: vocals and piano; Chris Corsano: drums; Gonzales: piano/synths; Prince: vocals and guitar.

The best concert I went to this year was:
Quintron and Miss Pussycat in New Orleans.

(mp3)    Tricky - Council Estate (Drums Of Death remix)

Godspeed!