band - Black Label Society interview with Nick Catanese

(Nick Catanese, Guitarist for Black Label Society)

I'd like to thank Nick for the interview first off. Yours truly has been a big fan of BLS since day

one, so it was a pleasure getting to talk to him. The interview is short, sweet, and to the point -

perhaps a reflection of the band itself....

-Randy Mallett, BannedPromotions.com (January 2008)



RM: So tell me Nick, what's it like working with Zakk?  

NC: Well it's like Emperor and Darth Vader. I'm learning from the master!

RM: What's been some of your favorite tours and favorite artists you've shared the

stage with over the past several years? 

NC: Sabbath, Judas Priest, Maiden, Slayer, Ozzy, ...made so many great friends out of this

experience.

RM: Any drunken road stories to speak of, or is that every night on tour?

NC: Lol, well there is always "condiment ball," where the pitcher pitches ketchup, mustard, mayo,

hot sauce and you hit it, gets pretty messy but fun, lol.

RM: Haha. What's your relationship like with Ozzy?

NC: I met Ozzy in 2003. He is THE coolest guy ever. No ego, no attitude.... all of these rockstars that give you the half-ass handshake and dont even look you in the eye sucks. Without your fans you are nothing!! I always say if Ozzy doesn't have an ego nobody should!

RM: Does BLS plan to get back in the studio after the tour?

NC: In the fall, a new cd is in the works.

RM: If you don't mind me asking, what happened between you guys and Roadrunner Records last year?

NC: No clue, I just play guitar, lol.

RM: Can we assume that BLS will remain independent for the coming years? 

NC: Again ---------> guitar player.

RM: Alright, alright haha. You were also included in the film Rock Star. That must have been pretty cool....  

NC: That was awesome getting to see how movies are made, doing the soundtrack, jamming with Zakk, Jason Bonham, Jeff Pilson, and so many cool people. It was a great fucking time.

RM: I read that you have a new project with Mike of Queensryche. Can you tell us more about that, and when we might expect a studio album or tour? 

NC: It's called SPEED X. It's me, Mike Stone on bass and lead vocals, Mike Froedge from DoubleDrive. If you go to www.myspace.com/speedxband, you can see and hear a glimpse.

RM: Here's your free space to rant/ramble/spew/shamelessly promote/talk shit/etc.....

NC: Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb, lol.

RM: Alright, thanks so much for the interview man, and say hey to Zakk and the crew for us. 

NC: Hope to see you guys soon! See all of you soon! And may the force be with you...


www.blacklabelsociety.com

www.myspace.com/blacklabelsociety

www.nickcatanese.com

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