20 Questions

What is your name?
Dan Lactose, Among others.

What bands have you played in?
Useless Youth, Disruption, Sheep Squeeze, Clout, Spazz, Shed Dwellaz, Canaan, Shadow People, Underbucket, Funeral Shock... Probably some other stuff i forgot.






Why did Spazz chose to use such a deep guitar sound and have the bass cut through so much?
I liked the low end chunk and had crappy equipment when we started. eventually i got a new guitar and better gear and the sound brightened up a bit. now i'm the complete opposite, razor sharp, thin as paper.

Is there anything you have learned over the years to improve your stage or recording sound?
If you see a band with a killer sound, ask em about their gear. Play through as much shit as you can whenever you have a chance. Change your strings regularly. Don't be afraid to buy some untrendy gear if you think it sounds good. Don't forget to eat.

Why have you chosen to record with Bart so many times?
Bart rules. i first recorded with him when i was 15. I didn't know anyone else at that point and i grew up hanging out at the studio all the time. I've learned tons from bart and continue to learn from him.

What is the weirdest thing Bart Thurber has ever said to you?
"You're going to play through that??!"

What was your first grind show?
Probably napalm death "harmony corruption" tour at one step beyond

What was it like the first time you saw Plutocracy?
Pretty awesome. first time i saw Sleep was that night too. i took mini-thins with my friend matt who brought me there. Matt later became known to the world as extreme elvis.

What was the worst experience you have ever had on tour?
Having a band member flip out because he couldn't handle being away from girlfriend / mommy..

Favorite Show you have played?
Spazz at Greenville, South Carolina skatepark Funeral shock in Albuquerque, New Mexico house party with Noisear.

Most Grindcore skateboard graphic ever?
Rob Roskopp III



Favorite grind on a skateboard?
50/50

Favorite Part in a skate video?
Mark Gonzales - Blind Video Days

Worst bail?
Dislocated shoulder after hitting an elevator trap door in sf on my way to work.

Do you remember a favorite guitar or own one now and why is it your favorite?
Gibson SG, my current baby and the nicest guitar i've ever owned.

What is the worst guitar you have ever owned and why?
First guitar my mom rented for me. I can't even remember what it was. It was white and had a matching white Gorilla amp.

favorite Ghostbusters scene?
Any scene with rick moranis

Worst grind band ever?
There's probably a bunch

Worst show ever?
I fell asleep at an emo show an ex brought me to in the early 90's.

Favorite record you have played on?
Spazz - La Revancha