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Circle Jerks drummer Joey Castillo reveals the story behind the new "Revenge of Nervous Breakdown" record, the importance of Raymond Pettibon cover art and what's next for the Keith Morris-fronted juggernaut.
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Topics Include:
Joey returns from tour and adjusts to life back home.
Tour life, family logistics, and dogs that act up when he’s away.
How a Circle Jerks Black Flag single came together.
Fans kept asking for Black Flag songs; Keith said no pressure.
Road-testing Depression, Revenge and Nervous Breakdown at European festivals.
Why Joey calls Keith Morris the blueprint for every Black Flag singer.
Everything Went Black versions became Joey’s template for the songs.
The first Black Flag EP and Keith’s staccato vocal delivery.
Recording live, in set order, at Tim Armstrong’s studio.
Keith rejects the first take: “That doesn’t sound like us.”
Pillow out of the kick drum; the second take nails it.
The closing block where these songs send crowds bananas.
Other contenders discussed: Gimme Gimme Gimme and Louie Louie.
Discovering Nervous Breakdown via older friends and Rodney on the ROQ.
Growing up in Gardena, where skating and punk went hand in hand.
South Bay bands like Redd Kross, Descendents and Nip Drivers.
A neighbour’s red sparkle kit and an instant connection.
Self-taught by playing along to records, no formal lessons.
A friend’s tip lands him the Wasted Youth gig as a teen.
Fixing bad habits, practice pads, and Neil Peart’s mid-career reinvention.
Learning by watching Lucky Lehrer, Chuck Biscuits, Bill Stevenson and Spit Stix.
Replacing Chuck Biscuits and Dave Grohl: respect what’s already there.
Why Chuck Biscuits remains his favourite drummer to watch.
Still feeling like a kid behind the kit at 60.
Dream gigs: Bon Scott-era AC/DC, Iggy Pop, and Cheap Trick.
A short reunion stretches into 2027, plus the Repo Man shows.
Keith’s legendary stage raps, curfews, and when the band nudges him.
Six or so new songs demoed; only killer tracks will see release.
Raymond Pettibon’s cover art and his lifelong bond with Keith.
What’s next: Doom Regulator, a Bronx Halloween show, maybe Australia.
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