Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo speaks exclusively to MusicRadar.com
Rivers Cuomo, the lead singer of American rock band Weezer has spoken of the band’s plans to release a deluxe edition of their beloved second album Pinkerton, as well as talking about his tribute band past, all in an exclusive interview with musician’s website, MusicRadar.com.
In an interview with MusicRadar’s US Editor Joe Bosso, Rivers Cuomo spoke exclusively about their plans for future material and said:
“After Raditude [the band’s upcoming album] comes out, the next thing will be something called Odds & Ends. It’s going to be a collection of all the Weezer songs that never made the records for one reason or another.
Also, we’re going to be putting out a deluxe edition of Pinkerton, with some rarities added on. And probably a greatest hits CD, with even more bonus tracks. Lots of cool stuff to look forward to.”
Answering questions put to him by MusicRadar readers, Cuomo also spoke of his tribute band past, to which he said:
“Yeah. I was in several tribute bands before Weezer. The Metallica tribute band, a KISS tribute band…Probably the most interesting one was my Yngwie Malmsteen tribute band.”
With Swedish guitar virtuoso Malmsteen known as much for swinging his axe around his neck and catching it as his music, Cuomo said:
“I could never really master the guitar-swinging stunt…but I did those super-hot leads pretty well – at least, I think I did. It’s fun to be a rock star but not to have to be yourself sometimes.”
The exclusive 2-part interview is based on reader questions, and will run online on www.musicradar.com today and on Monday 19th October.
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