Mike Patton spoke about his contributions to DEAD CROSS‘s not too long ago launched II, which included a cheeky lyrical reference to the MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil.
In 2016, Patton changed Gabe Serbian because the vocalist of DEAD CROSS. Dave Lombardo (drums), Justin Pearson (bass), and Michael Crain (guitar) had already written and recorded many of the band’s 2017 self-titled debut at that time, so all Patton needed to do was re-record vocals that Serbian had performed earlier.
The upcoming file was a unique story. Though cautious to not overstep any boundaries — “Singers are f**king idiots. They assume they personal the f**king present, however they don’t,” he not too long ago stated of singers who assume the band spins round them — Patton was with the band all through the inventive course of behind II.
In a brand new interview with Revolver, Patton was requested how this affected the album’s writing course of.
He responded: “I don’t know if it affected the best way the music was approached, nevertheless it undoubtedly affected my strategy. I’d been a substitute singer one other time, with one other band. [Laughs] That was Religion No Extra, and our first file took off. It was an ideal success. Then, as soon as I dug my tooth into it on the second file and built-in higher, that’s once we discovered our collective voice.
“And I’d say the identical with this band. The primary file was like, ‘Right here’s the music — go!’ That’s to not say it was a rush job, however this one was much more considerate and methodical. And it took quite a bit longer because of the pandemic.”
Relating to one in all his references to Neil, Patton stated: “What did I say once more? I overlook. Wasn’t I sort of making enjoyable of him? Oh, yeah: ‘Like a Vince Neil who sings too many songs.’ Yeah, like fats, outdated — everyone knows the place he’s at now. I’m aware of that, and I additionally worry that I’ll change into that. [Laughs] So why not speak about it?”
