Religion No Extra frontman Mike Patton describes singers as “fucking idiots”

Religion No Extra frontman Mike Patton has hit out on the ego of singers, describing most of them as “fucking idiots”.

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In a career-spanning interview with Bandcamp, Patton mentioned initiatives from throughout his profession, together with Religion No Extra, Mr. Bungle and extra, and the way in which he suits into every band as a vocalist.

“I nonetheless see it as, ‘I’m right here to assist,’” he mentioned of his course of. “I’m a element. I feel that’s vital, however let’s be sincere: Singers are fucking idiots. They suppose they personal the fucking present, however they don’t, okay?

“That’s one factor I’ve realized through the years: All you’ve gotta do is sit again and be part of the fucking band.”

Discussing his function in hardcore band Useless Cross, Patton added: “I’m not pushing concepts on them, as a result of guess what? They’ve obtained nice concepts, and I don’t need to fuck it up.”

Earlier this summer season, Patton opened up about his psychological well being struggles following the band’s axed tour dates. Final yr, the singer introduced that every one Religion No Extra and Mr. Bungle exhibits had been cancelled, citing psychological well being causes.

“I’ve points that have been exacerbated by the pandemic which are difficult me proper now. I don’t really feel I can provide what I ought to at this level and I’m not going to offer something lower than 100%. I’m sorry to our followers and hope to make it as much as you quickly,” he mentioned on the time.

“It’s nonetheless happening nevertheless it’s higher,” he instructed Rolling Stone in a brand new interview, talking at size in regards to the points for the primary time. “It’s straightforward responsible it on the pandemic. However I’ll be sincere, man: Initially of the pandemic, I used to be like, ‘That is fucking nice. I can keep residence and document.’ I’ve obtained a house studio. So I used to be like, ‘Yeah, what’s the large deal?’ After which one thing clicked, and I grew to become fully remoted and virtually delinquent [and] afraid of individuals.”

Patton is planning to tour with Mr. Bungle in South America in December for the primary time because the exhibits have been cancelled in 2021.