AND THE QUESTIONS KEEP ON COMIN’!

We finally got around to answering another batch of these. Check out the answers below.  Ask more here.

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Who would you like to see do metal artwork or merch?

• Elise: Sometimes I think that I should. Everything is so ugly, I hate it. I have no design experience though. Oh well…
• Julia: Well, the first thing that comes to mind is the (one) time I went to the MoMA in NYC with the Beardo. The whole museum was kinda boring as shit- except for one painting that was ridiculously BRUTAL. Look up “Hide and Seek” by Pavel Tchelitchew and REALLY look at it. Too bad the dude is dead cause he could’ve done some really cool shit. 

What is your favorite concept album?

• Elise: I honestly don’t know. I feel like most albums are “concept albums” or claim to be.
• Julia: Agreed. 

Since Mastodon is going to be scoring the film Jonah Hex…what other band would you like to score a film and what film would it be?

• Elise: Amon Amarth should have scored that How to Train Your Dragon movie….but no such luck.
• Julia: *Nerd alert* I could totally see a stage production/movie being made out of Nightwish’s “Dark Passion Play” album. Seriously. But uh… I think it would be cool to see a film like 28 Days Later done entirely by Dillinger or BTBAM. I hate to be cliche and pair up metal with a horror movie, but it IS the best combination.

Where is the sludge/stoner/doom metal love?

• Elise: It’s not really my thing.
• Julia: It’s not one of those things we purposely DON’T talk about. But when something cool in that genre happens, we’ll discuss it. And as you’ll remember from the last batch of our Q and A’s, we’re not stoners, so that’s kinda lost on us.

Is it weird having random internet people hit on you, or is it oddly flattering?

• Elise: It’s cute, I guess. Usually because it’s high school kids.
• Julia: What would be weird is if we had stalkers, or people that had our pictures up in their bedrooms. Until that happens, we’re all good.
• Angela: Its only flattering because I pretend they are all attractive and rich. #srsly

Hypothetical dilemma: At their U.S. reunion shows, Faith No More has Brokencyde as their opener as a joke. What does Elise do?!

• Elise: Hahahah well I doubt the band would ever do that, but I’ll roll with it.  Honestly, I think Brokencyde are hilarious more than anything. I’m not one of those meathead metalheads that think music like that is the end of the world.  It’s one thing if a band is bad, but if you’re bad AND FUNNY, then at least there’s that, amirite?

Ms. “Baking Up a Storm” Elise, What’s your best cookie recipe?

• Elise: It’s kind of embarrassing to admit this, but the best batch of cookies I’ve ever made was an Emeril recipe: Mocha Chocolate Chip cookies.  But my favorite thing I’ve ever baked were these mini cheesecake things from Food and Wine.  So good. SO. GOOD. I cannot recommend them enough.

Angela, How high is your rufie tolerance and what’s your favorite drink?

• Angela: You’ll have to ask the gentleman I’ve been sleeping with recently. The first 3 times we hung out, I woke up with no recollection of the night before, and no clothing on from the waist down. I think I might propose. Favorite drink: the kind with booze. Srsly though, tequila (Hornito’s Silver) on the rocks, splash of water, juice of 2 lime wedges. Enjoy.

Have you ever met Hard Rock Chick and is she a bat shit crazy trust fund baby?

• Elise: Never met her. She lives on the West Coast, but I noticed she flies over here every now and then.  Homegirl goes to a lot of shows. I’ll never have that much energy.
• Julia: That would be a big N-O from me.

Angela, which Mastodon album cover is your favorite?

• Angela: Remission, for 2 reasons: The story behind it, and the fact that I love big horse cock. Mr. Hands FTW.

I was wondering girls, what are your measurements? I’m not tall and rather tiny. 34B-23-36/ 5’3” and 123 lbs.

• Elise: You realize this is a very creepy question, right? Ok good. All I’ll say is that I’m 5’10” and pretty thin.
• Julia: Well, I have no shame. But I also don’t have much of a clue. I’m just under 5’9” and a 32B. That’s all I got for ya.
• Angela: First of all, big fat lulz to whoever asked this question. Second of all, I’m average. Average everything. Except I have big boobs. So okay, that’s not average.  Why are we evening answering this? I need a beer and a shot, then I’m going to go cry about my terribly mediocre physique.

Do you ladies like nerdy guys?

• Elise: Nerdy as in smart? Or as in dorky?  Both are fine, I guess.
• Julia: Smart guys, yes. But “nerdy” mmight be pushing it. Homegirl doesn’t do Harry Potter, Twilight, Worlds of Warcraft, or Pokemon.

DO YOU LIKE HARDCORE?

• Elise: Like with any genre….some bands yes, most bands no.
• Julia: Again, agreed. I was more into hardcore in high school.

Do all three of you own the new High on Fire? It’s one of the best albums I’ve heard in a long time.

• Elise: I listened to some of it and it didn’t seem all that exciting. I’ll need to give it another go one of these days.
• Julia: Haven’t listened to it. But I guess I will now.
• Angela: I’ve listened to it a few times thru, and I dig it for sure. I don’t own it, because I’m poor. Feel free to buy it for me.

Angela, why is Angela Gossow as horrible as she is? It’s a shame two terrific guitar players let her lay down awful vocals over such great songs.

• Angela: Thank you for making me laugh as hard as I did when I read this question. You get a Scooby snack. But unfortunately for you, I don’t think she is all that horrible. I like Arch Enemy. Although I must say, over the years I have found her “strong feminine demeanor” becoming almost comical. I really am not a fan of female vocals, but she does a pretty good job. Isn’t she like, a vegan though? That’s a better reason to think she sucks. #srsly

Elise, according to the FAQ’s page you are 5’10. Do you have trouble finding guys taller than you? Seriously, you are pretty tall for a chick haha

• Elise: Well, I’m not sure I’d say I’m “looking” all the time, but yes….it’s reeeeally hard. Apparently no one ate their veggies as a kid. All of the RiB crew is tall. A man that makes us feel tiny is always much appreciated.

Who are your top 5 guitar players of all time? (all three of you!)

• Elise: Damn you stupid “list” people. Ok, how about these: Devin Townsend, Ben Weinman, Ricky Nelson, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, and Ichirou Agata.
• Julia: Dimebag, Kerry King, Mark Morton, Randy Rhoads, Tony Iommi
• Angela: This was surprisingly easy for me. Here are my personal faves. These guys may or may not mean anything to you, but you’re not answering this question, and I don’t care what you think anyway. Just sayin’….John Mayer (yeah, seriously), Eric Sardinas, Eric Johnson, Gary Hoey, Jimmy Page.

Do any of you enjoy sports or do you all suck?

• Elise: I watch sports. I root for Reggie Bush on Keeping Up With the Kardashians every week.
• Julia: I’m way more into college sports than the pro leagues, but especially NCAA BASKETBALL. GO ORANGE!!! I like watching the Super Bowl, and going to games for the atmosphere, but I’m not THAT into football. Baseball kind of bores me. Everything else is crap. Except competitive cheerleading. Holler.
• Angela: Hockey and football. Well…honestly, if its an excuse to go out and drink and yell at the TV, then I’m a fan. I enjoy going to the actual events too.  Comerica Park is the only place where I don’t feel like a homo drinking a giant frozen drink in a phallic-like receptacle.

Which do you prefer, Megadeth or Metallica?

• Elise: I’ll take FRANTIC-TICK-TICK-TICK-TICK-TICK-TOCK over (almost) anything Megadeth has ever recorded.
• Julia: It’s close, but I guess I’ll side with Metallica on this one. I like Megadeth, but when it comes to the overall sound Metallica (minus the BS) is harder and faster. 
• Angela: Metallica “then”, Megadeth “now”. 

How much do you love Attila Csihar?

• Elise: I love to laugh at him.
• Julia: *shrugs* Whatev

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