Do you think you have ESP


Interview with Danny M and Joey of Dead Skin Mask

Javieris a ENGL Vintage Pro 4x12. That gear is
Hey guys. Saw you Friday at Bonds 007.the core of my sound. I get an amazingly
Nice job! (4/29/2005)authentic Slayer sound and vibe with
DannyMthat set up. I do not use any FX for my
Cool! I'm glad you liked the show.main Slayer tone. It's all in the amp,
Javierguitar and my fingers. I do use a POD XT
Do you play 10 times faster than SlayerLIVE to add a bit of effects (delay +
all the time, or just Friday? Wow!!reverb) and a slight volume boost for
DannyMleads. My signal chain looks like this:
No, not all the time. When I practice atGuitar -> SD-1 -> Marshall 2203X -> Pod
home I play along with the CD at SlayerXT Live in FX loop for Lead guitar
speed. When we get together as a band,effects -> ENGL Pro 4x12.
yes.... we always play the music faster.For back up I have a Marshall DSL 50.
I doubt that we play it 10X faster, LOL!Joey
JavierI play through an Ibanez half stack and
I did not think "Sex, Murder, Art" oron a B.C. Rich Kerry King Signature
"War Ensemble" could EVER be playedguitar.
faster than when Paul(Bostaph) was inJavier
Slayer. Well, you guys showed me it ISDead Skin Mask seems like it has been
possible!!together for years. Did all of you grow
Dannyup together in high school bands?
Slayer music is a beautiful thing. IDannyM
love the energy, speed, aggression andNo we didn't. I have known Mykill for
chaos that I feel coming out theless than a year. I answered and ad in a
speakers at a Slayer concert. Hell, Ilocal magazine that said "SLAYER SLAYER
can even feel it when I have any SlayerSLAYER !!! Can you play their music?
CD in my stereo. Playing Slayers musicProve it. No age, race or gender
at the speeds we play at is veryrestrictions. If you have the skill, you
satisfying and addictive.have the job". I contacted him, sent him
Javiersome home made Slayer recordings that I
Joey, you are the youngest in Dead Skinhad made and set up a time to go and
Mask. Have you been a Slayer fan allmeet and jam with him. That laid the
your life, or at least a good part offoundation for Dead Skin Mask.
it?Joey answered an ad on a flyer that I
Joeyhung at a music store when we were
Well yeah, most of my life. When I waslooking for a guitarist. Mykill already
in Jr. High, my friend let me borrowknew Romeo. I think they were in a
Diabolus in Musica and I just thought itprevious band together.
was and still is the greatest music I'veJavier
ever heard. They had a sound like noHow long have you been with dsm?
other band had that was so dark.Joey
JavierFor about 5 months.
Have trouble getting into the clubs youJavier
play at?You really do a good job, it seems your
Joeyheart is in it. Keep playing and keep
No, We haven't had any trouble YET withbringing fans an excellent tribute.
my age getting in the way of a gig.There are too many bad bands giving
Javiertributes a bad rap. Slayer tributes are
What "gear" are you using?popping up fast, hopefully they(all the
DannyMpoor tributes) won't sway people from
My main guitar is a ESP Custom Shop Jeffgoing to see you guys.
Hanneman. Its the old style guitar withThanks for your time!
the a Kahler trem, SLAYER inlay at theJoey
12th fret. Its loaded with EMG 85's andThanks for showing up at the show and
has an EMG SPC installed. Its tuned to Ethanks for taking the time to chat.
flat and stringed with 10's. Yes, in myDannyM
opinion, it is better than any StandardNo, Thank you Javier.
Series ESP guitar. It is better than anyI really enjoyed the questions. I love
other guitar that I have ever owned ortalking about amps, guitars, tone, and
played! My back up guitar is an ESP/LTDSlayer music.
Jeff Hanneman JH-600. Its the one thatBest Regards,
was banned and has the 'S & Key' inlays.DannyM
There are only 48 of these guitars inCheck out Dead Skin Mask. They ARE the
the world. I went thru many amps lookingUltimate Slayer tribute band, with out a
for my tone. Being in this band I alsodoubt!
needed an amp that could nail SlayersAt the time of this post, Dead Skin Mask
tone and vibe. I use a Marshall JCM 800is:
2203X. It has SED Winged C EL34 powerRomeo - vocals
tubes and I put GT-12AX7-C pre amp tubesDannyM - guitar
in V1 and V2. I put a Mesa SPAX7-A inJoey - guitar
the V3 position. I push the amp with aMykill - drums
stock SD-1. My cab, as you already know,Dan?



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