Artist Q&A: David Draiman
Ever trashed a hotel room?
No, but in the tradition of Pantera we trash dressing rooms.
Best rumor you¹ve heard about yourself?
That I¹m a skinhead. I¹m an Israeli jew! It's like, Are you kidding?
Any brushes with the law?
I was arrested for possession with intent once when I was young. I was coming home from a party where they literally had salad bowls full of weed and the girls I was with stuffed their purses with it.
Worst rock & roll injury?
Our shows get wild. I¹ve sprained ankles, I¹ve bruised knees.
The worst?
Cracking ribs. That was pretty vicious.
Worst tour story?
Our first tour we had a small Winnebago- the Mini Wini- and it had exhaust leaks. We had to be checked in the bunks to make sure we were still breathing.
Have you ever been declared legally dead?
I haven¹t Nikki Sixxed, no.
Ever get lucky on an airplane?
No. Nowadays you can get arrested for going into the bathroom with somebodyelse. The mile high club isn¹t the same after 9/11.
Most expensive item of clothing you own
I have this lamb, python and sterling silver jacket. It cost about $3,500. It¹s really wicked.
It¹s dinnertime, what are you cooking?
I¹m a big carnivore, so it¹s usually some type of meat. Kill it, cook it, put it on a plate.
What¹s your craziest rider clause?
Fresh socks and underwear. They are like gold on tour for any band.
Verdict:
Clean undies are not a rocking priority. But a lamb, python and silver jacket? Rib-cracking stage shows? And a deadly Winnebago? This guy absolutely rocks!


