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  • Episode 03: David Ellefson and Frank Bello

    Episode 03: David Ellefson and Frank Bello
    Apr 1 2020

    Dana chat’s with two iconic bassists from The Big 4: David Ellefson of Megadeth and Frank Bello of Anthrax! In this epic 'double bassists' episode, Dana goes one-on-one with each legendary artist to get the dirt on their respective careers.

    First, Dana and Frank talk about the COVID situation in their home-base of New York, writing a new Anthrax album during a pandemic, and how to make the perfect sandwich. Then, David checks in from his basement in Arizona to discuss the origins of thrash metal, and update everyone on Dave Mustaine's health before David and Frank come together to plug their current project, Altitudes and Attitude. Plus, a few lucky metal fans from around the world join the Zoom meeting to ask their own questions personally!

    Featuring Fresh Original Music By:

    Madame Mayhem

    Sinaro

    G-Bombs

    [Watch on our YouTube Channel too!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgXgqY4iq3M&t=590s)

    Episode Three Resources

    Cheers, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of SuperUnknown, please subscribe, share, and leave a review! Stuck inside? Need more? Explore these show notes for more information on some of the topics discussed during Dana's video interview with Frank Bello and David Ellefson.

    Frank talks about when Anthrax worked with Eddie Kramer on the album, Among The Living. Kramer is a legendary engineer and producer who collaborated on countless albums by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and KISS. [Learn more about Eddie Kramer](http://www.eddie-kramer.com/) on his official website [16:15]

    Altitudes and Attitude is the band that Frank and David formed together after playing a series of bass clinics together. As if having two members of The Big 4 wasn't epic enough, the band also features Jeff Friedl from A Perfect Circle on drums. [Follow Altitudes and Attitude on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/altitudesandattitude/) for more information. [17:35]

    Shout-out to [Social Tees Animal Rescue](https://www.socialteesnyc.org/) in New York City, a no-kill shelter where Frank adopted his dogs! [28:59]

    Our next special guest to join the interview is David Ellefson, metal icon and founding member of Megadeth. David has his own coffee company, with best-selling blends including Roast in Peace, Slave To The Grind, and even a new CBD infused coffee. Check out the whole line of flavors at [Ellefson Coffee Company](https://ellefsoncoffeeco.com/) [42:58]

    [Watch the trailer for The Big 4 DVD](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BibR2SKY2AI) that David talks about in this episode. The film follows The Big 4 - Megadeth, Anthrax, Metallica, and Slayer - as they share the stage in 2010 at the Sonisphere Festival in Bulgaria [45:42]

    [Listen to Exodus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-hqrx_nLfg), a Bay Area thrash metal band which featured guitarist Kirk Hammett before he joined Metallica. In this episode, David says, if he had to choose, Exodus should be the honorary 5th member of The Big 4 crew [47:58]

    Check out the trailer for [Murder In The Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JImsHFVztGI), which captures the rise of thrash metal during the early 80's in California [48:10]

    David and Dana discuss sobriety and religion, topics from David's book, My Life With Deth: Discovering Meaning In A Life of Rock N Roll. In the book, 'one of the hardest headbangers of heavy metal shares his uplifting and empowering memoir about overcoming addiction and discovering a life of faith'. [Check it out on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Deth-Discovering-Meaning/dp/1476728224) and where all books are sold! [1:03:05]

    About Frank Bello:

    He’s the powerhouse bassist for the ultimate thrash metal heroes, Anthrax, and he’s also in the supergroup Altitudes and Attitudes along with David Ellefson of Megadeth.

    About David Ellefson:

    He's the iconic bassist and founding member of the legendary metal band Megadeth. He's also published several books, including My Life With Deth: Discovering Meaning In A Life of Rock N Roll.
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    1 Std. und 30 Min.
  • Episode 02: Fred Armisen

    Episode 02: Fred Armisen
    Mar 19 2020
    This interview with **Fred Armisen** mixes music, comedy, games, and karaoke! Hosted by world-famous rock photographer Dana Distortion, Episode Two of **SuperUnknown** finds special guest Fred Armisen discussing his punk rock roots, and playing a hilarious lyrics game that we like to call ‘Weapon of Choice’. Plus, Fred even performs a very special karaoke version of a classic **Blur** song!Featuring fresh original music by:[Flesh Tetris](https://www.facebook.com/fleshtetris/) - 'For Fun'[Trouble's Afoot](https://troublesafoot.bandcamp.com/track/a-boy-my-age) - 'A Boy My Age'[Listen on our YouTube Channel too!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1tNZkQ8ZEc)Episode Two ResourcesCheers, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of SuperUnknown, please subscribe, share, and leave a review! Need more? Explore these show notes featuring some of the topics discussed during Dana's interview with Fred Armisen:[Listen to “Hitmen Will Suffocate the City”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiGZg131YSc) by Trench Mouth, Fred’s punk band from the 90’s [5:31][Explore Valley Stream, New York](https://www.vsvny.org/), where Fred spent his formative years. It was voted ‘The Best Place to Live in New York State’ by Money Magazine! [9:17][Check out ‘I Am The Walrus’ by The Beatles](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Jm5epJr10), a song that inspired young Fred to play drums [10:14]Hear SuperUnknown’s exclusive track of the day, an original recording of the closing music to Late Night with Seth Meyers, a song that Fred recorded in his apartment in 2007!! [11:21]Learn more about, and connect with some of Fred’s musical influences, including[Mark Mothersbaugh](https://twitter.com/mmothersbaugh) - founder of Devo[David Byrne](http://davidbyrne.com/) - founder of Talking Heads[Beck](https://www.beck.com/) - alt-rock icon[23:31]Watch a clip of Fred performing as his all-time favorite character, [the goth 'weirdo' from Portlandia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eKd2U3cbwk) [28:04]Browse the Instagram account of [Electric Lady](https://www.instagram.com/electricladystudios/), the legendary NYC studio where Episode Two of the SuperUnknown podcast was recorded! Also watch Fred and his heroes, The Clash, on [Funny or Die](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0E_vFeDbNE), in a clip that was recorded at Electric Lady in 2013 [28:37]Fred also mentions working with another hero of his, Bob Mould, who is best known for his work in Hüsker Dü and Sugar. [Watch Fred perform (as Ian Rubbish) with Bob](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxQ7oS18vCw) in San Francisco back in 2015 [29:58]During the show, Fred performs 'Maggie Thatcher', a song Seth Meyers wrote for a comedy sketch. [Watch the SNL skit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEmIIl96zk0) that brought Ian Rubbish and the Bizzaros (Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Taran Killam) to life back in 2013 [34:20]On this episode, Fred talks about his experience performing with Blur, and then he sings a karaoke version of the Blur song, 'Park Life', for us in the studio. Nostalgic for the 90s? [Watch the original video from 1994](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSuHrTfcikU) [44:58]Discover (or re-discover) the arists that Fred has been listening to lately:[Parquet Courts](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6WohUYtpq5oYqX4MDxuOrA)[Frankie Rose](http://www.frankierose.info/)[Kate Teague](https://kateteague.bandcamp.com/)[DIIV](https://diiv.net/)[Real Estate](https://www.realestatetheband.com/)[51:14]Watch the trailer for ['Stand Up For Drummers'](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAhvJMcLShU), Fred's Netflix comedy special that was nominated for a Grammy [55:25]To close out this episode, Fred performs 'Catalina Breeze', taken from a skit on Documentary Now!, a show on iFC. [See the official video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfrHCNo2I3M) from The Blue Jean Committee, starring Fred and Bill Hader [58:39]About Fred Armisen:You know him from **SNL** and **Portlandia**, and so many films and TV shows. He was nominated for a **Grammy** for his HBO special, **Stand Up for Drummers**, and we can’t even keep up with all his projects. He’s funny, he’s different, he’s super smart, and he’s the busiest man we know. **Connect with SuperUnknown:**[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/superunknown_podcast/)[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/superunknownteevee)[Twitter](https://twitter.com/superunknown_tv)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVFR6vQClS63Ikq66r0q-w)[Browse All Episodes](https://www.superunknownpodcast.com/episodes)
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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • Episode 01: Jim James

    Episode 01: Jim James
    Mar 3 2020

    Jim James of My Morning Jacket is our special guest on Episode One, where he shares an exclusive recording of one of the first songs he composed as a teenager. Throughout the epic one hour interview, Jim and Dana also discuss solo projects, lyrics, and their mutual love of crème brûlée. 

    Also featured in the episode is the Music Director for Lousiville Orchestra, Teddy Abrams, who joins Jim to discuss their collaboration on the album, The Order of Nature.

    Featuring fresh original music by:
    The Cinelli Brothers - 'Your Lies'
    Seasonal Beast - 'Dry Bones'
    Them Fangs - 'Life Do Change'

    Listen on our YouTube Channel too!

    Episode One Resources
    Cheers, thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of SuperUnknown, please subscribe, share, and leave a review! Need more? Explore these show notes featuring some of the topics discussed during Dana's interview with Jim James:

    Hear the first song Jim James remembers listening to at three years old - ‘Leader of the Band’ by Dan Fogelberg 

    Hear the first song he learned to play as a teenager - ‘Losing My Religion’ by R.E.M.

    Listen to Rodan, a band from Jim's hometown of Louisville that he recalls was "one of the biggest influences on me."

    Watch Jim sing 'Rainbow Connection' with Kermit the Frog at the Newport Folk Festival (Skip to 1:50 on video for Jim's appearance)

    "Tree Of One Kind" is the name of the demo that Jim James shared on the show. It's one of the first recordings he ever did, and you can hear it exclusively in this episode!

    Check out the website for the record label that he started in 2008, which now only 'exists metaphysically in space', Removador 

    Visit the Creme Bru-Log, Jim's own personal crème brûlée review site, which is 'an online resource for critiques and tastings of crème brûlée from around the world'.

    Learn more about Teddy Abrams, Music Director and Conductor of the Louisville Orchestra, who created the arrangements on Jim's latest solo album, The Order of Nature

    Did you like the new song 'Back To The End Of The World' from The Order of Nature, that was played during this episode? Watch Jim, Teddy, and the Louisville Orchestra perform it live on Jimmy Fallon 

    About Jim James:
    He fronts the Grammy-nominated band My Morning Jacket, he has an impressive solo career, and he has the best name ever. Jim James recently released an orchestral solo album, entitled The Order of Nature. 
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    56 Min.