Henry Rollins Interviews Mike Patton on KCRW

Broadcast #436 | Rollins and Patton conversation.
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[@psyberdelicxp6042]

Growing up in the 80s and 90s I consider these 2 guys my "cool big brothers" I'm the big brother in my family, and these 2 were my model for creativity, honesty, and never selling out.

[@inphanta]

This has to be one of the few interviews where Mike is being himself and not trolling the interviewer. Above all, you have to admire the man’s passion for what he does (it really comes across) and his steadfast non conformity. It’s rarer than you think.

[@Robert-rl7rd]

Can you imagine him trolling Rollins though? Trolling a troll x-D It wouldn't work

[@krustyassninja666]

He is probably not being a troll because he is chatting with Rollins and not just some random person doing an interview.

[@shayneoneill1506]

I mean would YOU troll Henry Rollins?. The mans a human wall of muscle. Mind you Henry is ALSO a really smart dude who absolutely loves music.I imagine the two have plenty of mutual respect.

[@Glopdemon]

@@shayneoneill1506Henry also interviewed Mike on his IFC show back in 2007 or around then, so this isn’t their first rodeo. They clearly have an idea of what each other is all about and yeah, you can tell there’s respect there

[@pjbrown4736]

Mike Patton should reconvene Mr. Bungle. California is still one of my favorite albums.

[@michaelweaver4589]

I think that Mr.Bungle's first album was the best album that Patton has ever been on.

[@kurtislabelle6248]

All 3 studio albums 9999999/10.

[@EpinephrineFM]

I hope to JHVH you guys aren't sleeping on Secret Chiefs 3

[@kurtislabelle6248]

I own a Disco Volante single vinyl with Secret Chiefs 3 on one side and thats how i found out that this band existed, its sick!

[@ridindirty4995]

reunions are almost always a bad idea

[@edwardnavedo9682]

I can't imagine Mike Patton collabing with Les Claypool, but I wish they would. Just to see what wild shit they'd come up with.

[@Josh-ff1zm]

Well, Les is one of the backing vocals on Epic

[@davedecker1725]

Faith guested on Primus Los bastardos

[@FacelessFlesh666]

Seems like I read somewhere a long long time ago that Mike and Les don't really care for each other too much.

[@counterfeitmistress7140]

Les is too smart for that.

[@natewatchman]

Hearing Henry genuinely laughing his ass off at 14:33 is so heartwarming 🤣

[@ickystrashcan....anothersm9749]

Hes a big gentle opinionated guy who would beat the| crap outta punkers who wanted to try and question his efforts style or whatever back in the day....he is comfortable in his skin...I guess it happens w wisdom or getting old or something...maybe I'll be wise and not a wise ass...doubt I ........I like him too...._family man??? ...maybe not -the guys Electric Ladyland or Mona Lisa or statue of David or war and peace ( great art various mediums) ..but dude went for it and I like a lot of that stuff too...old punkers just develop feelings it seems..... hahahaha

[@richarddietl3760]

Two of my favorite people from the last 20 years.

[@SocialGore]

They are both "from" BEFORE 1997 though

[@DaPoopIsInDaPudding]

Leisure Muffin He never said they weren't. Just two of HIS favorites from the last 20 years.

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Wow, you dont get out much.

[@richarddietl3760]

Joey, Do you like movies about gladiators?

[@SocialGore]

+Joey Well I'm a quadruple amputee, so.. no.

[@CorruptNecroFile]

Mike Patton is a limitless musical genius

[@joesullivan9750]

Dillinger Escape Plan with Mike Patton was glorious. irony is a dead scene

[@cynthiajones7514]

Check them out live in New York

[@miguelj7636]

Joe Sullivan fantastic EP

[@nopartyleftthatsworthit4330]

Joe Sullivan saw Mr. Bungle with Dillinger escape plan in 99 or 2000...Top 5 overall best shows ever.

[@jeremyhairemy552]

I was scrolling through the comments looking for an irony is a dead scene bit , I fucking love that album man . I saw dillenger in 2003 or something and they played something from irony is a dead scene but let me just say id pay 200 dollars to see mike play that album live with them.

[@Mike-nf6nf]

@@nopartyleftthatsworthit4330 Where at? I saw their summer 1999 show with DEP for their California tour at Gabe's Oasis in Iowa City. We met Mike before the show and got a few CDs autographed.

[@lovesthedark]

Jesus, the deep resonance in Mike's voice just talking in this podcast...amazeballs

[@dksoundsystem1139]

This should be renamed: Rollins Speaks While Patton Listens.

[@chairsmissing]

Two musical geeks and modern geniuses, and a mic. Love it!

[@chrisb2608]

Genius is thrown around wayyy too much. Do u know what I'm saying, g?

[@pulse4503]

@@chrisb2608 I would call em, talented singers and very nice guys 😁

[@robinmohamedally7587]

@@chrisb2608 Patton is definitely a genius, "thrown around" or not.

[@soitsanightmare]

@Robin Mohamedally He's a talented musician...but again where is some verifiable proof? Hendrix was a guitar God, but it doesn't mean he's a real genius. I know it's a hard concept to grasp.

[@dcore64]

@@chrisb2608 Steven Hawking was a genius. When modern writers bring a new song in, they toss out a couple parts and boom... done. When Classical writers composed they would come and slam a phone book down on the table and tell like 60 people to come get their part. Bach may have been a genius. Possibly. I agree though and say this all the time. Mike Shanahan was a great football coach. Genius? Jesus Christ. Has the genius bar really been lowered that much? Do we have to dig a hole to clear the genius bar now? Rant complete.

[@shaycgoat8567]

I remember seeing Tomahawk open for Tool in 2001 and they got boo'd. I was fascinated because I didn't know it was Mike Patton. Kinda like when I first saw A Perfect Circle open for NIN before Mer de Noms dropped, I didn't know it was Maynard's side work(till I heard the voice). People are so tunnel vision with bands. So many diamonds in the rough out there. Mike is sick! New Mr. Bungle is incredible btw!!

[@morganbebell9003]

I also saw Tool in 2001. I remember being upset because it wasn't Tomahawk. It was some band I hadn't yet heard about called Meshuggah. I left real happy that night. 😁

[@Freeway_Rollercoaster]

Tool fans are so understanding

[@Redlegnav]

Was that show in Milwaukee? Because they got booed in Milwaukee. Personally they blew me away!

[@toolfanpage]

i think you just described my muscal taste all in one paragraph

[@Steve_643]

I seen them on that tour in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena and Tomahawk came out and played Opiate with Tool for the encore. Fucking awesome concert

[@gangiskhan8528]

Too bad Frank Zappa's not still alive imagine Zappa Rollins and patton all on the same show. What a treat that would be.

[@davidlaziness]

Tron Deveroux shit, imagine if Patton could do an album with Zappa...

[@marcoghiotti7153]

Zappa could be easily the true mentor of both people in this people

[@choobacca]

Tron Deveroux A

[@rocketmuffin8310]

Zappa was gonna produce Mr. Bungle’s self-titled but he was too busy so they got Zorn instead

[@gxsgdhdhrgdhfhdrdhjdhjtfd]

@@rocketmuffin8310 Where did you hear that from?

[@davidmreyes77]

I love that Henry is an audiophile record nerd.

[@evanabbott2737]

He has speakers in his house for listening to records that cost like, $750,000 a piece. He is a serious listener of music!😁👍

[@moo3992]

A really very redundant statement.

[@awol.oper8r]

Mike's speaking voice shakes my desk through my speakers, even with the subs turned all the way down lol

[@mr.bungle8690]

2 of my favorite artist! Mike is the most diverse artist of our generation!

[@deniecebasso5367]

Totally and completely agree! I've often joke that if I could find me a man that was half Patton and half Rollins, that would be THE perfect man for me. (Heavy elements of truth there, though!)

[@megaflux7144]

..pretty sure al jourgens has a much more prolific body of work.

[@SerenityChaos1975]

mich sles but Patton’s work is incredibly diverse. Take a listen to all the bands mentioned in this interview, then listen to Mondo Cané .

[@williamchristian2032]

Patton sounds awesome. Lot's of energy. I love him. My expectations was that he was going to be like a lovable prick (like wolfmother interview and angel dust interview) but he was humble self deprecating and respective

[@UnclePhillyMyAss]

I just jerked off to his voice for 40 mins, Im not even gay.

[@xxHouseInMotionxx]

interesting, you felt you needed to specify...

[@alanr4263]

TheRoadAhead too funny.

[@mattjns]

William Christian You think he could be a prick interviewed by Rollins? He had to check that shit at the door.

[@adrianordonez8800]

In addition to what everybody else has said, I imagine he's grown a lot since then plus isn't gonna waste time talkin shit. Especially with how Rollins started the interview, best mentality to go into one with.

[@DonteKeys]

There actually have been 4 Tomahawk albums. It's funny that Patton doesn't even remember. I wish he'd do another Lovage album.

[@stephenpanyko3995]

DonteKeys I think Dan is actually the reason for no follow up. They've worked together again, but only on a few tracks, as far as I'm aware of.

[@BongEyedBastard]

Patton + Jennifer Charles was an awesome double act. Love that record.

[@brandonwright7677]

I don’t consider anonymous a tomahawk album.

[@zachmcmillan4060]

Carvalho Diablo Ikr? Man what an amazing vocal matchup,iconic vocalists both of them.

[@kali7906]

Yessss

[@kaj750]

I'm just now finding this. One of the funnest interviews ever. I felt like I was sitting in the chair next to them with glazed over eyes in awe, listening to their conversation. 😂 So great.

[@plaidcashew4099]

I saw Henry Rollins live with my dad not too long before he got sick. Ill never forget it. And dad would be very proud that I will be going to see FaithNoMore on the 16th in St. Louis. He would like this interview, too. 💜 - Danielle/PlaidCashew

[@eddiemurray4538]

I’ve been fortunate to see Mike live with Faith no more 2x, Lovage & Tomahawk. Greatest vocalist ever.

[@evanabbott2737]

You lucky man....😁👍

[@bleeone]

Lovage was a really special project.. the live show was especially amazing. Tomahawks first record has been in my library for 20+ years… also saw them open the Tool show at the LA Forum in 2001 and wasn’t terribly impressed. Bungle was incredible in the 90’s and the new rendition is fantastic as well.

[@justinw.4566]

My nephew died September 3rd he was only 22 years old I was lucky enough to know him for that many years he was my best friend lives with me and my companion for Life musically I'm left behind now just memories in his two turntables which I've learned very very well also I'm a sampler slash I would say digital drummer we share this in common music I told him that music was the only thing that would never give up on him so don't give up on music on the day of his death I swear to God Mike Patton in Henry Rollins got me through this s*** together in their music they're both Geniuses and I love them forever in my heart Justin windley

[@bimscutney1242]

The interview with Mike while FNM are recording Angel Dust and Mike is eating a giant sandwich is epic.

[@teresathomley3703]

Bim Scutney Indeed

[@KJezza]

I totally forgot Patton scored The Place Beyond The Pines, that was a flat out killer movie. Atmosphere by Patton, makes sense.

[@lindsayscott4994]

Great interview. Mike has an very listenable talking voice .

[@johnIZaUWL]

They're BOTH geeking out too😎🤣🤣🤘

[@laurapalmer3403]

No other interview could have made me happier than listening to these two together. When interviews are approached with actual intelligence and respect, the conversations go the same way. People get back from interviews/ conversations what they put into them.

[@coronerin47303]

Laura Palmer although the interviews where Patton just completely roasts the interviewer are fucking hilarious

[@davidfox5827]

I was thinking the same...

[@monikabeki6838]

True but the sad thing is that Mike doesn’t respect many musicians and treat the one he feels above like shit!

[@russelllamberg]

Mike is somebody I wanna see live in any band.Hes a vocal genius!

[@GreasyMcNasty]

This is one of my favourite conversations of all time. I love these men to death. Thank you Mike and thank you Henry. I hope i get to meet you both in person one day, if I happen to be that lucky :P

[@user-de1lv1sl9x]

I love there interaction. Mutual respect and love for the art's.. peeping tom was amazing on the Henry Rollins..show

[@sergeoperu]

This interview is so amazing !

[@riccaonweb]

"so... who's adriano celentano?" I can't believe that one day I would had listen Henry Rollins ask this question to Mike Patton. :D

[@nicholaslamneck2575]

Very big fan of both of them. A regular show with them turning people on to new music would be amazing.

[@kevindudley9617]

Terrific interview.

[@rarevidz]

FANTASTIC...Love these guys

[@GreasyMcNasty]

I love how Mike doesn't even know how many records he makes, then weirdos like me can name out every album by every band he's ever been in by year.

[@TrippinInaBox]

god, Patton's voice is yummy even when he speaks.

[@_pulyx]

Too bad Rollins doesn't shut up for a second so Mike can talk

[@lovesthedark]

TrippinInaBox agreed!

[@mayyo_-6357]

Right

[@markrago7217]

@@Super1general1 Yeah, yummy is a bit too erotically obsessed of an adjective for my personal lexicon.

[@anthonyfazio503]

Two of my favorite heroes right here. My emotions bleed from my soul when I hear their music.

[@jeremyoliveria5800]

I've always enjoyed music from the left of the radio dial myself It's always good to hear artists who don't make it all about them when doing an interview who's not afraid to put themselves out there

[@robichaux73]

This is one of the best conversations ever!!! Awesome!

[@neildarr]

Great interview

[@cocilrow3902]

Rollins has turned into Nardwuar. The circle is complete.

[@somewhatsomething4882]

😂👍 too good. Henry the Human Serviette.

[@flipperpete]

It's so great when musical giants like these get together. The stories are so amazing.

[@myballzyurchin]

I wish these two would do a duet. Then I can die with a smile on my face.

[@coryway6951]

Amazing!!!

[@mhstrawn5217]

Damn...can't believe I just discovered this now. Could listen to these two forever.

[@themoltencore6551]

3years late to the hearing of it but, Wow! This is an awesome "interview"! Being a fly on the wall with these two legendary artists conversing so naturally and so humerously is one of the most entertaining moments I can recall, of this type, in a very long time. Thanks guys, I love both and all of your amazing works and this was fucking cool as! Well done! Cheers!!

[@JamesDeWeaver]

Rollins interview on Joe Rogan was epic, he 's got a mind like an iron trap, incredible recall of almost everything he's ever done!

[@evanabbott2737]

Awesome interview😁👍

[@stargazeranstian2431]

Epic Interview

[@alichamas63]

The interview dream team! Legends.

[@NickMerriss]

I love these stories....

[@dustyelliott95]

Two of my absolute heroes.

[@chipmcdip8629]

Wow. Two of the smartest and clearest music fans together. Im gonna listen to this whole thing.

[@mikehartwich1946]

what a great interview! ...two of my fav musicians chatting, could listen to them for hours ...would have even been more interesting if Lombardo had joint the conversaton too

[@zachmcmillan4060]

Patton has introduced me to amazing vistas of music,from many artists that;despite their talent,typically get ignored by the music industry. Patton has stated in the past that he loves working w/ artists that,in his words,"fall through the cracks",who would remain largely unknown otherwise,and it's awesome that these artists have a vehicle through Ipecac to publish their work and get it to music lovers everywhere.

[@T.M.Warren-qp2gq]

*Perfect! Respect & salutations from Tottenham, London!*

[@itsMrNoble]

Tyrone Warren My God Tottenham is a dump.

[@MarioTheBrother]

I love it when Mike said: 'we were lucky to be there, believe me' that was so right, and so humble coming from one of the greatest singers of our time

[@ohbogey]

Jeez, they created a vortex of awesomeness between them! 2 Living Legends!!

[@RaspySquares]

These two dudes are a good dose of inspiration for me right now

[@jaysonpfaff5566]

This was really cool.

[@SuicideKid1979]

Patton sounds awesome here!

[@TheRedArmada]

Patton should do audiobooks.

[@bakersupreme2010]

Thank You for stating that! He has that unique and rich Vocal Quality that would definitely do justice to this medium. I also found out that Mike does Voice-Over Work for numerous Video Games, and made an entire 'Album' of Italian Songs, among other things. Mike is one Gifted Dude!

[@stacyblue1980]

Mike Patton is beautiful. One of the best. Ive always adored him and his work. Brilliant.

[@JeninGermany]

Unexpected combination but what a great interview.

[@cheriechantele1753]

This interview reminds me of that snl sketch when Chris Farley was interviewing Paul Mccartney. Henry : "remember when you wrote that one song?? Omg man that was AWESOME!!!!" Mike: " yes i remember lol"

[@cheerless3]

I was at the show Rollins talks about at around 13 mins, I still remember it very well. I was on holidays with a German family, 17 years old (on a language exchange trip) and found out there was a rock festival beside us. It was a water park, bizarre place for a music festival. Anyway, I remember Patton was speaking in Italian between songs. Got to see Rollins Band playing earlier in the day too. Danzig were on the bill, but cancelled (still annoyed I didn’t see them).

[@mactireliath2356]

Man, I would've loved to have heard this live with the tracks included. Dig it

[@naylas3908]

Mac Tireliath , you can still listen to it on KCRW

[@renatomarques6150]

Always in good mood

[@WickedKnightAlbel]

Such a music nerd. Love him.

[@jawaka1000]

It's so great to hear 2 guys talk about Sun Ra , Tom Disseveld, Dick Raaijmakers, and Conlon Nancarrow. I always thought that I was the only one who knew them.

[@ColoRADbro420]

Zappa, you know whats up. i was glad to hear him mention nancarrow, messer chups, and buckethead. i always wonder what his relationship to trey from mr bungle is these days since treys band secret chiefs is opening for dead cross. ps big swifty fave song off waka jawaka

[@knifeprtyyyy]

The Mighty Mike Patton is the greatest front man of all time, and it ain’t even close.

[@roydenbellman]

Totally agree.

[@fattyjaybird7505]

So, i saw the FNM reunion tour and amazingly got backstage for thier last song... they finished and are basically hurrying offstage directly into the bus to take off.... the only real time i felt like a fan boy.... everyone pretty much walks by my friend who was brave enough to request a selfy.... Mike sees this and stops and says SURE. And we all hugged his sweaty ass and got it... so freaking COOL. COOLGUY!! A chance in a lifetime for a lifelong fan, still blows my mind

[@knifeprtyyyy]

@@fattyjaybird7505 that’s awesome! I didn’t get into FNM until 2018 which is insane bc I love music and they had inspired a lot of my favorite bands at the time and still to this day. Anyways, I completely fell in love with the band and voraciously consume their work and Pattons other bands. Had tickets to see them for first time but the pandemic happened. I hope I get to see them live at some point 🙏🏻

[@fattyjaybird7505]

@stevenwright7958 muurrr, well west coast missed out apparently if youre here.... lol, wow man.... ive been on a Bungle streak and never expected to get a reply on a five year old vid....within minutes...... now THATS awesome 😁😁😁

[@knifeprtyyyy]

@@fattyjaybird7505 YT notifications on. But yeah just saw Bungle for second time at Palladium Hollywood. Need FNM live. Hell, who even know if they’ll get back together

[@costantinoandruzzi2219]

13:10: The band Rollins tries to remember is Biohazard.

[@wdkaye]

Judgement Niiiiight~~!!

[@Zonum420]

Such an underrated band. Sorry for the late reply! Biohazard still stands the test of time!

[@edb007th]

Wrong side of the tracks!!!

[@tch8787]

underrated band minus the rap fusion songs...as far as hardcore goes...grooves...ripping leads...gang vocals what more could you want

[@xTheOxx]

I like how Mike assumes they're awful (and from what I know about him, he probably did think Biohazard was awful).

[@JXC25]

Two awesome talented people.

[@counterfeitmistress7140]

They could curb the ego. Just a touch.

[@earthyirwin5808]

My first encounter with Mike Patton was 95 Alternative nation eastern creek Australia &I was hooked

[@anneyaquechavez3264]

this is great. smiles big

[@paynecast9935]

anne yaque chavez you're hot

[@paulakamorim]

Very nice conversation! Mike is an artist who just love and live for music! Success man! Hugs from Amsterdam - Netherlands 🇳🇱 By the way... you get the Dutch way... just practice some words😂😂

[@YourCaliBos]

You guys are looking healthy - Doing what you love keeps you good.

[@pentagrimes]

The Lux Interior story cracks me up

[@BookClubDisaster]

I randomly moved to various parts of the interview and every time, Henry is talking.

[@evanabbott2737]

You gotta actually listen to the interview....

[@lionofthemorning7997]

Listening to Mike is like listening to a musical instrument talk.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Two complete legends. Wonderful interview. If only we could've had the music to go along with it. Should've posted it complete. Who gives af about the copywrite strike?! Take the cut. It's what they would've done.

[@thicclizzyisamanbaby5316]

I actually would have loved to have heard this with the music intact. They're describing some really wild stuff.

[@AllThatKazz]

I loved that.

[@robertcastaneda5294]

Love both of these guys, especially Patton who's music has influenced me over the years in ways i still haven't figured out. But hank needs to let the guests talks sometimes, but you can tell he's very excited and has a lot of respect for Patton, btw Mr. Bungle best band ever!!!

[@1TakoyakiStore]

I really want Devin Townsend and Mike Patton in the same room.

[@disconnected22]

When it came out in ‘05, I bought Fantomas’s “Suspended Animation” from Best Buy. This world used to be that way. And Henry totally drops the ball and doesn’t ask Mike about his version of “Jackie” that he did with Secret Chiefs 3!

[@edwardcabras]

i wish they wouldn't have cut out the music.. seems like an integral part of the conversation to me.

[@KJezza]

Agree, but it’s a licensing issue. If you play, you have to pay.

[@KJezza]

Actually, there is another version of this show with the music intact, on KZbin . So what I said before is either complete bullshit OR the station got around it OR some maverick just went ahead and uploaded the complete show. Hope this helps fine sir.

[@naylas3908]

You can listen to the full show on KCRW. Henri’s website also has a link to the full show.

[@mariner1358]

I have so many great 1990's memories tied to Mike and seeing/listening to Fantamos, mr Bungle, and Faith. They seriously effected my drumming and bass playing.

[@fattyjaybird7505]

MR BUNGLE!!!!!

[@alfredorios7551]

I love that guys

[@user-assoul_nicely]

Coolest interview ever

[@wassuhmufusaLOL]

love you Mike

[@jimhaskell5485]

I bet he was really happy to read your comment. ;)

[@chriss2452]

I'm pleasently surprised to hear Rollins being such a nice dude.

[@SaculAdams]

My favorite ever Ipecac artists is Imani Copolla. She is amazing, especially that record. She has a new one out too that is great.

[@ToDefyTheLawsOfTradition.]

🔥🔥🔥🤘Thank you🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@mattnuttall2832]

This 'interview' is simply two mate's having a catch up. It's brilliant. They genuinely sound enthused. And interested in each other. And as much as I love Patton, his younger self did come across as a bit of an arrogant dick. But he actually sounds sincere here. Probably because he's mate's with Rollins.

[@Channel-ci8gn]

Two fucking kings talking about ruling

[@mmzmishunderstood]

Oh Patten, even his speaking voice is dreamy. Stop it ! Lovley interview :)

[@shayneoneill1506]

My old dad has always been a fairly respected Banjo player (bluegrass) his band does a bunch of touring and I often asked "Why dont you guys go professional", and he said "Because nobody likes their day job. if music was my day job I'd start to hate it". Turns out Mike Patton worked out a solution to that problem, Have your money band as your day job and go nuts on the side projects until your side projects finally get the traction to let you take a holiday and make the money in the process, and do that enough, the old money band might even be fun to go back and do an album with occasionally. Perfect.

[@zeromusique911]

I still like Faith No More much more than as what would be considered a "money band", though. I think they're pretty great.

[@joerivera6334]

That part about Chet Baker singing a song that took him over, I feel it when Patton sings September Song with The Yong Gods.

[@alanpattoon]

Caso alguém assistir e se puder ao menos colocar as principais conversas em português, ficaria muito contente. Obrigado pelo post!!!👏👏👏👏

[@j.copache4788]

Espero que entiendas un poco de español: Aprende inglés, hermano.