Spider joined the trippin’ family when he and Devi met at a pub in London. He regaled her with tales of sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll, she said, “Dude, tell the blog.”


…and no one rocks like the girls in California!

January 4th, 2010 by Spider

Well it was a beautiful sunny day in Los Angeles – isn’t it always? – I arrived to LAX airport after spending what seemed like a lifetime on the airplanes. As I was putting on Sid’s padlock, adjusting my studded belt, putting on the wristbands, putting the skull hankie on my back pocket, getting more tattoos – wait a second that didn’t happen outside the airport arrivals?

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Band interview: Underbelly

January 1st, 2010 by Spider
How did you get involved in Trippin’?

Paul: “We got involved with Trippin after Devi contacted us via email about using Catfight in her film.  Amy, Jon and I looked over the contracts with our high powered legal team and then signed on the line. (We three wrote Catfight together in Jon’s basement apartment.)”

I’m Not Sure If It’s A Good Idea To Play Two Gigs On The Same Night

December 28th, 2009 by Spider

Another year and another album. We were sitting in the van cruising down some unknown streets and listening to new mixes from the latest studio sessions. I wasn’t pleased with the mixes, but in typical fashion the rest of the band didn’t share my opinion. I was happily sitting in the back seat sipping a lager and twiddling with something more highly valued in the market. Read the rest of this entry »

Band interview: the Pleasure Kills

December 25th, 2009 by Spider

pleasurekillsHow did you get involved in Trippin’?

Jeff: “I was over at Mick’s having morning cocktails when Stevie shows up with Christine and Lindsey. It’s pretty clear they’ve been up all night, and Stevie starts talking about how she had another one of her crystal visions, and Mick says he can’t deal with her crap on only half a bottle of scotch.  Read the rest of this entry »

Ratbags – Walking Dead (Trippin’ Dub Remix) [Website Exclusive]

December 24th, 2009 by Spider

Something to crank up in the stereo while waiting for Santa! Exclusive remix for the website featuring samples from the film.Ratbags

Ratbags – Walking Dead (Trippin Dub Remix)

 (the link updated on 30th Dec)

Written by Spider

Tripped, screwed & chopped by Spider

Performed by Ratbags: Guitars, Bass & Backing Vocals: Spider / Lead Vocals: Ayumi / Drums: Frank