ION INDIE MAGAZINE September 2014, Volume 4 | Page 41

Reverend”, to the exceptional back-beat of GRAND MASTER OH TO THE ZEE on drums-with the occasional yellin'--it just keeps on getting better song after song.
The Goddamns are a duo from
Wausau, Wisconsin. Maybe that
explains the name. Oh yeah, I said
that; but hey, I can--I’ve lived there
many goddamn moons ago, so that
would make sense. According the
band’s Facebook page, “If THE WHITE
STRIPES, THE BLACK KEYS and
LEFT LAND CRUISER had an
illegitimate love child with LEMMY;
while HUNTER S. THOMPSON
documented the whole torrid
thing...you might get The Goddamns.
The band has been hitting the road
hard over the summer in support of
their latest album “Wisco Disco”. From
clubs to bars to festivals, The
Goddamns have been making a stir in the Wisconsin music scene that is as large as their
sound. I had a chance to talk with Reverend Meantooth between the nonstop touring schedule.
Dr. X: What is the goddamn meaning behind the name of your band?
Reverend Meantooth: To curse (someone or something) as being contemptible or worthless.
Dr. X: Use one goddamn word to describe each of your bandmates.
Reverend Meantooth: Loud.
Dr. X: What does each member of your group bring to the band?
Reverend Meantooth: Tequila and Fireball.
Dr. X: Tell us your best goddamn experience on tour supporting “Wisco Disco”?
Reverend Meantooth: Best would have to be the last show we did with THE GODDAMN
GALLOWS at THE LYRIC ROOM in Green Bay, WI. Packed house, body passing, stage
diving, fire breathing, bible burning and I blew up my Orange amp. Gallows were ridiculous as
always, but then GUTTER GHOULS from Detroit played as well, along with RED LEG