Slatts Everyday - King Parrot - Interview
John and Derek have a fun and easy chat with with Slatts Everyday, bass player of Australia’s own King Parrot.
In this episode, John and Derek get into it with Slatts Everyday, bass player extraordinaire with Australia’s own grindcore/thrash powerhouse King Parrot, a band that has been grinding it out since the early 2010s. Discover how their relentless touring and unique sound caught the attention of Phil Anselmo, leading to a transformative partnership with Housecore Records. The guys also peek behind the scenes of life on the road, where downtime is spent pursuing life’s finer experiences; Harleys, water slides and embracing the camaraderie that keeps the band energized. Tune in for Mr. Slatts Everyday’s inside look at the journey of a band that thrives on hard work, humor, and the unexpected joys of touring.
Australian Bands to check out!
Amyl and the Sniffers - https://www.amylandthesniffers.com/
Blood Duster - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Duster
Damaged - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPXX1DKGTIE
Beanflipper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDLZ8pW2rwI&t=4s
Cosmic Psychos - https://cosmicpsychos.com.au/
Choof - https://choofinbastards.bandcamp.com/album/a-very-special-blend-of-psychology-and-extreme-violence
Ecca Vandal - https://eccavandal.com/
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Touring with Pantera and Amon Amarth
04:20 Playing Club Shows vs Arena Tours
05:30 Joining Phil Anselmo’s Housecore Records
12:15 Creating King Parrot songs
15:40 The unending Snark Factor of King Parrot and writing in odd time signatures
20:25 Advice for New Bands
22:18 Australian Bands to check out
25:00 Slatts’s perfect day
27:55 Downtime on tour
