Jay Shepard

Name: Jay Shepherd.

Age: 42.

Instrument: Drums/Percussion.

Band/Former Bands: Current – Eulogy In Blood; Former –Mistakes In Aviation, Devil and The Darkness, Descention, ShotgunEnema, Gasket.

How long on instrument: 25 years.

Equipment: Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, and Pearl Demonator DoubleKick Pedal.

Influences: Igor Cavalera, Herb Alexander, Vinnie Paul, Bran Dailor,Pete Sandoval, Lars Ulrich, Dave Lombardo.

My first gig: My first gig was a party at my first band's singer’sbasement. It was in 1994, the band was called Grim Reality. We didmore covers than originals. All of our friends came and of coursebrought some more friends with them. So we had a decent crowd, whichwas really embarrassing, sincewe were new and not very good at the time, but it is still anexperience that really sparked the fire for me to be a bettermusician...

Hobbies: Music, collecting knives, horror movies, and if I ever getto tour, I will be purchasing a new and different sex toy from everystop on the tour.

Favorite movies: A Clockwork Orange, Braveheart, Rob Roy, The 13thWarrior, Gang of New York, Ass Angel’s 4, Raging Butt SlutsVolume 9, and pretty much any Kevin Smith movie.

Favorite food: Steak, Lasagna, Ribs, Broccoli, Potatoes, and HumanFlesh.

Favorite place: Red River Gorge, at band practice, on stage, andTheater X.

Favorite sports or team: Indianapolis Colts and Louisville Cardinals.

What I'm listening to nowadays: I really can't name just one or twobands. The music I listen to changes like the weather… wait 15minutes and it will be something different...

Coolest thing I've done: Hmm… My band Gasket had the awesomeexperience of trying out for Ozzfest in New York. While we waited forour time slot for our interview we ran into twoother Louisville bands, False and Luther. Unfortunately, we didn'tmake the bill, but theroad trip, getting to visit Manhattan, and getting to meet someawesome musicians is an experience that will always be talked about.I highly recommend traveling to play any chance a band can get.

Most embarrassing moment: It would have to be when as a growingteenage boy, my stepmotherwalked in on me jerking off. I believe this needs no furtherexplanation.

Bad Habits: Smoking, Drinking, Drugs, Bondage, S & M,Necrophilia… ya know the normal stuff.

What was your first concert ever: Oh damn… I was 14. I sawCinderella, Nelson and Lynch Mob. My friends Mom had the tickets. Ihad to do a huge amount of extra chores at home to get my Dad to buythe tickets from her for me. I took my best friend (back then.anyway) to the show with me. It was at Louisville Gardens (I missthat place). This show definitely start my addiction to going toconcerts.

Ifyou could meet a Rockstar (past or present), who would it be, andwhy: Jim Morrison! I would love to be able to understand his processof writing. I would love to dive into his way of life, everything inexcess...

Who do you love: I love my family. I love my band family. I also havelove for anyone who helps to inspire my passion for my music.