LL:  It looks like you really have a great time onstage with Rob Zombie.  Was it difficult to get used to such an elaborate stage set-up?  If you are in the wrong place at the wrong time you might just end up a roasted Pig.  That has to be very different than club shows where anything goes.

PD:  You definitely have to pay attention when you are up there. It’s not so
much the fire and robots, it’s the band you have to watch out for.
Usually by the end of the tour we all have our rock moves worked out
and we don't crash into each other. It's like dance party USA up there,
add a little red bull to the mix, and its pretty dangerous. The club
shows are fun, but can be very tough. By the time we get to it, we are
used to moving around a lot. We look like caged animals up there!

LL:  Have you even encountered a bathroom on tour where you decided to take it outside instead?  I want to hear about the sickest bathroom ever so don’t hold anything back!

PD:  Not recently. The bathrooms at the gigs are pretty clean. In the Amen
days, that was a fairly common problem. There is not anything worse
than being in England in the middle of winter trying to find a
bathroom in a venue that was once a public toilet. Ironically, they
had one toilet in the place, and no seat on it. That sucked, and I'm
glad those days are over!

LL:   In the wake of tragedy, creativity is born.  How much of an impact did hurricane Katrina have on the recording of your new cd? 

PD:  The hurricane started the writing process for sure. It was everything
that followed it that became the real subject matter. It completely
changed my outlook on life, and I was great full just to be alive and
able to create something. It’s amazing the things that you take for
granted, when you are a little too comfortable.

LL:  What band have you seen lately that has really blown you away?  Mine is 30 Seconds to Mars.  Jared Leto reminds me of a heterosexual George Michael. 

PD:  Imogen Heap for sure. She has the pop sensibility of 1980's Madonna,
but the sound of Tori Amos. Amazing!

LL:  What do the band members of Rob Zombie smell like after a show?  I am obsessed with and love sweaty rock stars!  I know from my own experience that Rob’s brother, Spider One, smells like a Burger King Whopper so I’m guessing that maybe Rob smells like a Burger King Western Whopper.  He does love those cowboy hats!

PD:  We are all fairly clean. We like to shower after he gigs and get the
hell out of there. And no, we don't shower together!

LL:  What do we have to look forward to on the new Piggy D cd that is coming out soon? 

PD:  12 songs that are all true stories. A hard rock, summer record.
Hopefully it doesn't bum anyone out! haha!

LL:  Have you ever had cupcakes from Sprinkles?  I saw them on an episode of cribs with Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy and they looked awesome.  If not, I want you to try them and write a 100 word essay on how good they are so I can live vicariously through you until I visit California.  Since I mentioned them perhaps they will give me an endorsement, that is just what my ass needs, a cupcake endorsement!!

PD:  Um, no. Cupcakes are for girls. Sorry Pete.

LL:  How is the clothing line coming along?  I still laugh at Dave’s cock wing pants.  They are my favorite and fit his personality so well. 

PD:  It's going. The clothing business is dirtier and nastier than the
music business. It’s got twice as many snakes, and half as much
originality. We I decided  to make that my other job, I have no
idea. It’s a nice outlet creatively, but a fucking pain in the ass
sometimes. I still enjoy it though. When I stop enjoying it, I'll
stop. Maybe I can have my own ice cream brand or something.

LL:  How much fun was it playing on John 5’s cd and doing the artwork?  John 5 is so insanely talented.  He is so smooth playing the guitar that he makes it look easy.  I can tell you that when I touch a guitar the only noise that comes out sounds like a dying hedgehog.

PD:  It was a lot of fun. I played on Welcome to the Jungle, and figured
out what a bad ass bass player Duff is. Man, that was a challenge. The
art was fun to do. It took a while to get it right and it seemed to
cause a lot of shit with certain people. I was happy with the end
result though.

LL:  Any advice for the future musicians out there and your nephew, Mormo Montgomery?  Mormo has given up screaming and is now into eating his own poop.  I guess he has to have a hobby, too!

PD:  Tell that Mormo to take up an instrument. He may have to take over for
his Uncle one day. Even with 4 fingers he'll be a better player than I
ever was. As far as young musicians, unless you are willing to work
your ass off for years and years, get a real job. Play the music you
want to play, don’t follow trends, be original. Life is too short.
Don't lose sight of who you are. You might wind up on Cribs talking
about fucking cupcakes.
Thanks Lena! your baked goods are still the best! : )

To sum it up, Piggy D is just an all around wonderful person and if you are lucky enough he will share a shot of tropical banana hand sanitizer with you.    Pay tribute to the man that has enlightened us in so many things such as never to visit England without a spare toilet seat.  I guess I will have to invest in a bigger pocketbook!  The band does not shower together but I’m sure pillow fights ensue and I have my money on Rob, sorry Piggy but he seems like he is a nose breaking pillow fighter.  Don’t forget to pick up a copy of PIGGY D’s new cd on , 07/31/07!!  Beeker rules!! 

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