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Rob Zombie Says New Single Not Influenced By Record Label

posted Mar 13, 2006 at 3:08 PM by deathbringer.  (14 Comments)

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ROB ZOMBIE has lashed out the people who have suggested that his new single, "Foxy Foxy" is an attempt at a more commercialized sound in order to appease his record company.

Said Zombie: "Let me set the record straight. Most things don't bother me, but this does. In response to people inplying that 'the record label made me write 'Foxy Foxy' in order to to sell more records or whatever.' That is total bullshit. The record label never has and never will make me do anything. If you hate the song, fine, but I am the one responsible for you hating it. Not the label. So blame me.

"It's funny how nothing ever changes. I remember the first tour for 'La Sexorcisto', fans were screaming 'You suck!' ''Thunder Kiss '65' is gay!' 'You sold out!' Then guess what — the same thing happened on the next record... ''More Human Than Human' is gay!' 'You guys suck now!'

"Whatever.

"I do what I do, same as I always have. If you don't like it, well, then don't listen to it.

"What can I tell ya?"

ROB ZOMBIE will perform "Foxy Foxy" on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Wednesday, March 15. The track comes off the singer's new album, "Educated Horses", which is scheduled for release on March 28 via Geffen Records. The follow-up to 2001's "The Sinister Urge" was recorded at Los Angeles' Chop Shop Studios with co-producer Scott Humphrey, who had previously worked with Rob on the platinum hits "Hellbilly Deluxe" and "The Sinister Urge". Other musicians contributing to the CD include Josh Freese (A PERFECT CIRCLE, VANDALS) and Tommy Lee (MÖTLEY CRÜE).

Zombie is now gearing up for the "Educated Horses Tour". The tour is scheduled to start March 17 in Jacksonville, Florida and hit 27 cities before concluding five weeks later in Mesa, Arizona. Joining Rob on this tour will be guitarist John 5 (ex-MARILYN MANSON), longtime bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson and drummer Tommy Clufetos (ex-ALICE COOPER, TED NUGENT). Support acts on the tour will be LACUNA COIL and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE.

The singer took five years off between studio albums while he wrote and directed his first two movies, the 2003 horror hit "House of 1000 Corpses" and its sequel, 2005's "The Devil's Rejects".

Source: Blabbermouth

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14 Comments on "Rob Zombie Says New Single Not Influenced By Label"

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1. gerardbanger writes:

I think he is soooooo corect!!!! If you dont like it than dont listen to it!!! *-*

# Mar 13, 2006 @ 3:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. killingtime420 writes:

Rob has it straight - "If you don't like it, well, then don't listen to it.". Should be adopted as the musical motto for the times, seeing as how everybody is blat-assing about what constitutes "good music".

I personally dug both Thunderkiss, and More Human Than Human. I haven't heard this song yet, but I've already heard alot of negativity surrounding it. I'll see for myself, eventually.

# Mar 13, 2006 @ 7:00 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. iammetal writes:

yea, he is right, but the songs really does suck

# Mar 13, 2006 @ 8:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. RememberMetal? writes:

Havent heard it and I don't really care if I dont ever hear it....I revere Zombie for his early material up to Hell Billy Deluxe....It's Fun music, nothing to be taken seriously...

Zombie isnt about heavy. His stock in trade has always been a dark cartoonish and eccentric hard rock sound. It's supposed to evoke old horror and cheesy "grade B cinema" 60's era comic books and sci-fi....Not move f***ing mountains.....

# Mar 13, 2006 @ 10:08 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. BLACKDOG writes:

Have not heard it yet but I got a pretty good idea what to expect.I may or may not like it but why dwell on it.I got other sh** to be annoyed with right now.

# Mar 13, 2006 @ 11:49 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Matt writes:

let the man do what he wants. f*** anyone who puts him down for it. i think he's sick.

# Mar 14, 2006 @ 3:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. jim writes:

as some one who has both heard the song and seen the video i can say i understand why some people are whining about it. it's a bit different than some of his older stuff. what people have to realise is save for Blosko, this is a new recording and performing line up.i personaly think John 5 is a hell of a guitarist. the new material might be a bit different, but i'm looking forward to it.

# Mar 14, 2006 @ 5:14 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Rulin Kmadd writes:

seriously he should stick to making movies. We need a american horror movie writer and
director with a vision like his i mean The Devil's Rejects is a solid movie!

# Mar 14, 2006 @ 7:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Heretic writes:

well, marilyn manson is making movies too now. so we'll have to see how those turn out.

# Mar 14, 2006 @ 9:41 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. BLACKDOG writes:

I think he's only playing a part in it & not really directing but I could be rong.Let's waite and see.

# Mar 14, 2006 @ 11:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Black Shee writes:

I think the song is solid. I mean, Let him do what he wants, if he likes the song enough to put it in a record, then let him do it, He's making the damn thing, not anybody else.

# Mar 18, 2006 @ 10:03 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. psythe writes:

zombie's good. i havnt heard the new single yet, but i'm thinking i'll like it. hey, with a hairdo like that how could anyone hate rob?? i mean, that shlt's just dedicated.

# Mar 19, 2006 @ 7:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. X-51 writes:

I listened to his every record from white zombie and his solo career,i consider myself a fan,i like his work his music,movies,comics.
I've listened Educated horses and all i can say that sound is wreaker than the older albums,lyrics are varying from song to song,i was a little disapointed,i expected much more of this album i mean 5 years is a long time for making a record,but i understand that he was preocupied with his movie projects at a time.This is not a bad album just not making it into his standards that's all,tracks that were great were American witch,Let it all bleed out,Devil's Rejects and Lords of Salem this last track rocks because Zombies growling from deepest parts of his lungs.
This album is only for people that appriciate Rob Zombie's hardwork,even when he's down he will strike back again!!

# Mar 21, 2006 @ 6:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. verlin writes:

rob will come out with better sh** than this album he is the man.

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