Legendary skate-punk metallers SUICIDAL TENDENCIES just finished their European tour and according to guitarist Dean Pleasants, "It was big fun, we had a blast doing it. The shows and fans were the best! I hope we can build off of this trip, and do it even bigger next time!"

The following is an excerpt from a Q&A; with Dean:

Q: Tell us a little about yourself, how did you ever start picking up the guitar? Was it a family thing?

A: "Well, I started playing the guitar in the 11th grade for stage band! I didn`t know how to play but I wanted to learn because I thought it looked cool, and I liked the way the guitar looked! My grandfather played the banjo, and my Dad messed around with the guitar a little bit!"

Q: Where did you grow up as a kid? Any hobby's besides guitars back in the days?

A: "I was born in San Antonio, Texas, but I moved around a lot as my dad was in the airforce. I worked on a farm, fed cows, and chickens, ha ha... really! I also loved riding dirt bikes, and playing basketball all day! and helping my dad in the shop working on cars!"

Q: What kind of gear do you use? And why that gear?

A: "I use VHT and Fender and Marshall amps, also I play Fernandes guitars! I like Fernandes, because they fit my style really well, and I can get that vintage sound, as well as a good heavy tone!"

Q: If you could choose your ultimate guitar, which one should it be? And what about the best amp sounds?

A: "I like the strat body the best, then Les Pauls, my ultimate guitar is the Strat, I guess because it was the first guitar I played! I like Fender for the clean sound and Marshall and VHT for dirty and solo tones!"

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