GD: It's strange, but it was like we never stopped. The chemistry is even better now than it was before. As a band we tend to write collectively. I'll write the basic form of the song as well as all the lyrics, and then all four of us will get together in a room and make it into a "song." Without the collaboration, it just doesn't sound like Rhino Bucket. Sometimes it happens quickly, sometimes not so much. The great part about the band now is that everyone is excited about the new CD, ...And Then It got Ugly. It is the best one yet, and I think it had to do with the fact that this is the best line-up yet. No offense to anyone.

SK: How is it different to be under an indie label after having released two albums with Warner Brothers in the early nineties? It’s quite a change?

GD: The world has changed with the internet. A band on an indie actually has a chance to sell records right along side with the major labels. In fact, I think indie bands and labels can react quicker than the majors to what the fans want. We can get out new albums quicker, make videos quicker and even answer any fan e-mails quicker. The system is much more streamlined with a smaller, more focused label. I sometimes think back to the WB deal and just can't believe how much money was wasted. They were just so very clueless, as most big corporations are. Acetate Records are young, smart and aggressive. Which is exactly what you should look for in a label to help you in your world domination plan (we're on step 48 right now.)

GD: Well, for one, we've all lived a helluva lot more. You go through life and you pick up things. Experiences, scars, memories, more scars, etc. And all that shows up in our playing and our song writing. What may have been bravado back then is just some hard learned lessons that we present to you now. This new CD is darker than the previous ones. It's not so much about the never-ending party anymore as it is about the survivors and the scars they carry with them. We're playing better, and we're being much more honest about who we are and what we're about. Don't get me wrong, it's still a never-ending party, it's just a wee bit uglier now. Hence the title. LOL

SK: How has the addition of Brian Forsythe changed or influenced the band?

GD: Brian is like the long lost Rhino Bucket brother. He plugged in, we started a song and from the very first note it was like he had been with us for a hundred years. Brian brings his own bag of tricks into the fold and the band is better for it. As I stated before, we tend to lock ourselves up in a room for hours at a time when working on songs, and Brian slipped into the lead guitarist role with such ease. One thing most people don't always realize is that Brian has been in the band for 5 years. As far as the two guitar thing we do, Brian and I figured out that one in about 30 seconds. It was like, "We'll both play, I'll do some screaming, when I stop, take a solo . . .NEXT."

GD: As a band? That would be a long list! Everybody is an influence. Some for being really, really good. Some for being just incredibly horrible. Either way it'll move you one way or the other. As for me, I would have to say I really like good songs, regardless of what type of music it is. I don't care if it's Slayer or Shakira, if the song is good, I'll dig it. Actually, I think that would be a pretty cool duet.

SK: Does the AC/DC comparison annoy you? It seems it is almost required that the band is introduced with the comparison to AC/DC, especially Bon Scott era.

GD: Fuck AC/DC! There, you happy? People have been trying to get me to say that for 20 years now. Do I love them as a band? I did. Until I heard the Ballbreaker CD. Now, let me be clear, Let There Be Rock is, for me, the greatest hard rock album of all time! I know, some people like Powerage but for me it's always been Let There Be Rock. I even think that some of the Brian Johnson stuff is right up there with the best they ever did. But, COME ON, the last half decent CD they recorded was Flick of the Switch and that was back in 1983. That is a whopping 23 years ago! They've got the money, and they've got the band. If they're out of good song ideas, well shit, give me a call. I've been known to have a riff or two up my sleeve. Right now an AC/DC fan is reading this and saying, "Fuck AC/DC? You can't say that! I mean he's right about the 23 years but you still can't say that! You know what? Fuck Rhino Bucket!" Fine, fuck Rhino Bucket, but at least we never put out a song as bad as "The Furor".

SK: You have recently toured with the Supersuckers across America. How was it? How was the mix of old and new fans?

DG: The Supersuckers rule! We are the "Last Real Rock Band" and they are "The Greatest Rock Band in the Land". It was a great show! I saw people wearing Rhino Bucket t-shirts from way back in 1991 and quite a few wearing the brand new ones. It was a good mix of old and new and we tried to keep everyone happy by playing a good cross section of all of our albums.