That’s how good the guy is! We gave him the name and that’s what he gave us. Did you have to give him any instruction on a theme or concept?ĭM: No, we never really do. KS: Once again, the album cover art by Hungarian artist Gyula Havancsak is an absolute stunner. I hope it makes sense, that’s how we looked at it. I think we earned it to do it in our career to just be labeled "Jungle Rot," the name should say it all. Deathmetal growl skin#This is our 10th CD now - we did Skin the Living, we did Kill On Command, we did Order Shall Prevail - we did all the titles and we just didn’t do Jungle Rot yet. We all kind of just looked at each other and I said, "Why don’t we just self-title it?" We all thought the same. And me, Jim and Jeff went back and forth. KS: Why did you decide to self-title the new album?ĭM: I’m glad you brought that up because when we got done with the album we were throwing it out there and deciding what to call it. We strictly write for ourselves, I think, and not in a selfish way, but it’s what we feel. We found our niche, and when we get together, it’s what we like to do. I’ve always stated that a band like us should be applauded for staying so true to ourselves and not steering into different directions of what’s hot today and the fashion of today. We get applauded, but we hear backlash as well. But could your trademark sound also be your downfall among listeners?ĭave Matrise (DM): I hear it both ways. Kelley Simms (KS): The Jungle Rot sound has stayed consistent throughout the band’s existence. OTHER NEWS: Savor Manitowoc: Mishicot's Main Street Coffee Haus & Bistro has wraps, paninis, burgers OTHER NEWS: Wisconsin's most influential musicians? Here's our list
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