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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nSince then, the band have delivered some of the finest stoner \/ sludge metal steeped in the traditions of THC, marijuana culture, and strong booze. After delivering both \u2018\u2026 And Justice for Y\u2019all\u2019 (2001) and \u2018Sixteen Tons\u2019 (2003) \u2013 both on indie Beserker Records \u2013 the trio solidified themselves as one of the most ferocious live bands on the touring <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And although the band\u2019s recorded output is scant at best, Weedeater have delivered on their promise of quality over quantity. For those newcomers who haven\u2019t heard \u2018God Luck and Good Speed\u2019 (2007) or \u2018Jason\u2026 The Dragon\u2019 (2011) issued on Southern Lord Records, you are in for an aural treat sure to cause dizziness and bouts of dysphoria. And while \u2018Goliathan\u2019 (2015) was released nine years ago on Season Of Mist Records, the band are proven road dogs who don\u2019t need a new release as a reason to tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, the band is rounded out by founding members Dave \u201cDixie\u201d Collins (vocals, bass) and Dave \u201cShep\u201d Shepherd (guitar) along with new (er) member Ramzi Ateyeh (drums).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We caught up with the band\u2019s fearless leader while criss-crossing the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Capital Chaos TV<\/strong>: Weedeater have been around for 26 years and only released five full-lengths. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dixie Dave<\/strong>: We\u2019ve been around even longer that that. So if we haven\u2019t released enough records in that amount of time, you could say we suck even more. Or should I say we suck the best? All good fuckin\u2019 bourbon has to be aged. Good bourbon takes seven years. Great bourbon twelve years or longer. Who\u2019s to say how long it takes to make a record?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Capital Chaos TV<\/strong>: Will we see a new album in 2024\/2025?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dixie Dave<\/strong>: We did have plans to record one very soon, but now we don\u2019t know who we\u2019re gonna do it with. The guy we were gonna be recording with passed away. Rest in peace, Steve Albini. What a great motherf****r. Either way, we will do another record sometime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Capital Chaos TV<\/strong>: The band have landed numerous support slots for major headliners across the US. Anything after the June 2024 Gwar run?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dixie Dave<\/strong>: I don\u2019t really know what we\u2019re gonna do after that. We\u2019re gonna go home for a little bit. We are supposed to play some shows with our very good friends King Parrot in Australia. Other than that, we might play some festival in Mexico City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Capital Chaos TV<\/strong>: You and \u201cShep\u201d are the band\u2019s originals and you\u2019ve been through a couple of drummers. Sadly, we lost Carlos Denogean back in 2018. What about each of your previous drummers\u2019 styles appealed to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dixie Dave<\/strong>: All of them are pretty bad ass in different ways, but Kiko was the original drummer for Weedeater and he\u2019s the man. He\u2019s a goddamn caveman. He\u2019s fucking brutal and also a jazz-trained drummer. Having both of those traits is the most optimum thing for us. We\u2019ve had some of the best drummers I\u2019ve ever had the pleasure to play with since then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Capital Chaos TV<\/strong>: Is touring tougher in this economy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dixie Dave:<\/strong> Yes. Merch sales are a huge deal these days. Please come out to the show and buy a shit-ton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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