The Third Degree - Facehandle

This weeks "The Third Degree" is with Jam, vocalist and lead guitarist for Scottish punks Facehandle.

T. - How long have you been playing together?

Jam - About 2 years, I doubt anyone in the band can remember exactly when we started.

T. - How did you meet?

Jam - We all met through a love of punk rock and getting mashed.

T. - Is there an album that inspired you to join a band?

Jam - Nah, not really. Just love making noise eh.

T. - What was the last album you bought?

Jam - Facehandle by Facehandle

T. - What do you think of downloading music?

Jam - I think even though people download music there's still enough people out there buying the albums to make up for the loss of money. It’s not about the money anyway.

T. - Who would you say was your personal biggest influence?

Jam - Life, my mates and family......and probably Leatherface.

T. - If you could trade places with another musician for a day, who would it be and why?

Jam - Myself cause I wonder what it's like to be him.

T. - If you weren’t playing in a band, what do you think you’d be doing instead?

Jam - Flinging myself about and slavering on myself.

T. - Where do you think the best metal/alternative rock is coming from at the moment?

Jam - Edinburgh's scene is alright, Glasgow too. I know there are good things happening down south like Wales and Manchester.

T. - If you could only eat one kind of food, would it be savoury or sweet?

Jam - Savoury, I'm sweet enough.

T. - What would you do if someone gave you a dildo to sign?

Jam - Stick it up my arse and sign it in s**t.

T. - What’s your favourite movie?

Jam - Blade Runner. "TIME TO DIE!!!!!"

T. - What was the last live show you went to (not including your own)?

Jam - It'll have been a local band like SPAT or DADDY NO. Last big show I was at was GBH.

T. - What do you have lined up next?

Jam - Cramond Island of Punk on August 14th, few other gigs comin up too, check our page www.myspace.com/facehandle.

T. - Why should people check out your band?

Jam - Coz we like to have a laugh. Catchy songs and we'll make yer eyes bleed. 1 2 3 AAAAAH!

Facehandle will also be playing Sneaky Petes in Edinburgh on the 2nd of September, Banshee Labyrinth (also in Edinburgh) on the 23rd and Mucky Mulligans in Perth on the 24th. For more information on the band, head over to their Myspace page at: www.myspace.com/facehandle

Hannah