Dillinger Escape Plan "Party Smasher" Live in NYC 12/08
The last few days have seen a bunch of rumors pop up that THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN have found a new drummer, with Blabbermouth going as far as to name Long Island drummer Billy Rymer of THE RIVALRY. UK Magazine Rock Sound tried to reach guitarist Ben Weinman for comment. He wouldn't reveal that Billy is officially in the band but he said this:
"I don't want to say to much about the new guy," Weinman said when probed on the group's new drummer. "He is kind of this secret weapon and we are excited about the fact that he doesn't care about running around promoting himself. He is pretty unknown and got the gig over like thirty ridiculously sick drummers. Some of which are pretty well known. He has very young nipples, though, I must say; makes me jealous."
Ben also went on to mention there are no hard feelings with drummer Gil Sharone as Gil came to them and said he wasn't really feeling the extensive touring and having to spend so much time away from his main band, STOLEN BABIES. Ben also mentioned that they may be working on a side project when both of them have some free time.
Ultimately. if a drummer is good enough for Ben Weinman, who are we to judge? People were all iffy when Gil Sharone joined and they churned out an awesome record in Ire Works. I am just excited that new Dillinger is closer and closer!
