CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist Woody Weatherman is featured in a new interview with Mark Kadzielawa at 69 Faces Of Rock. An excerpt is available below:

69 Faces Of Rock: The new album isn’t really a retro album. In fact, it sounds as if this configuration of players continued on through the years, and naturally progressed.

Weatherman: "It wasn’t an intentional thing, you see. When we first began writing for the new album, I wanted to do a bunch of fast and heavy tunes that were reminiscent of what we did in the past. But, once we started writing, we just went into a direction that we always do, which is whatever comes out, comes out. It’s silly for us to plan anything when it comes to the writing. We never really do any pre-conceived kind of music because once we start messing with it, it all goes out through the window, anyway, you know."

69 Faces Of Rock: Now with three tours, and a record under your belt, how are the people responding to the this version of the band?

Weatherman: "It seems pretty damn good to me. I just feel lucky we’re able to tour successfully, and have a good time still. Of course having a brand new album out makes a big difference. People actually know the new stuff, and sing along, so that helps. We were actually doing several of the new songs on the two previous tours. But it makes a difference when people know the new stuff."

69 Faces Of Rock: And what’s the initial response like?

Weatherman: "Pretty damn good (laughter). As a matter of fact, Mike and I were just talking about it. We need to create a little bit of negativity, just to get a buzz going. You know how it is on the Internet. There is always gonna be people who will say, 'Hey, it sucks!' But, I think that’s good to have a little bit of a sway back on it."

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Corrosion Of Conformity was established in 1982 in Raleigh, North Carolina by Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman and drummer Reed Mullin. Ever since then the band has released seven studio albums, 3 EP's, and 1 live album.

On February 28th, the band released their self-titled album via Candlelight Records. Recorded at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Los Angeles, the album was produced by the band in cooperation with long-time collaborator John Custer. It was mixed by John Lousteau (FOO FIGHTERS) and features artwork by Seldon Hunt (MELVINS, HIGH ON FIRE). The album is available on standard CD, deluxe digipak, and two exclusive vinyl formats.

During, the band's tour kick off show at The Gramercy Theatre in New York Rock City on Thursday, March 1st, Horns Up! had the chance to chat with Mullen and Weatherman about the band's new studio album and connections with Dave Grohl.

Check out the chat below: