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Mike Patton is a pretty prolific guy. Best known as the lead singer of Faith No More, he has also handled lead vocals for Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, Fantômas, and a number of solo projects and collaborations. But here and now, he's fronting Peeping Tom (pictured pimping in the white suit), a collaborative effort with the likes of Nora Jones, Kool Keith, Massive Attack, Dan "the Automator" Nakamura, and more. Six years in the making, this disc contains elements of many of Mike's previous work with his other bands as well as digital beats and some awesome surprises. The song "Kill the DJ" would make a perfect companion to any of the songs on Massive Attack's "Mezzanine" or "100th Window." And hearing Nora Jones utter "The truth kind of hurts, don't it, motherfucker?" will give you goose bumps.

According to mtv.com, "Patton said he already has several tracks in the can that didn't fit into the overall theme of the first record — songs he'd worked on with producer Richard Devine and Cypress Hill's DJ Muggs. He also has a lengthy wish list of possible collaborators." Hey Mike? How about Jack Dangers from Meat Beat Manifesto as a collaborator? Or Danger Mouse? Now that would be cool. I'm already jonesing to see what he pulls out of his hat next. The next Peeping Tom offering will probably come out in 2007.

Somewhere in Mike's busy schedule, he agreed to grace our web pages and answer our 20 Questions. Here's what he had to say.

• Red Bull and horse semen

Q: Our universe: a coincidence or God’s master plan?

• Neither. It is something L Ron Hubbard created.

Q: Who inspires you right now?

• Sigur Ros

Q: Better MC: Chuck D or Q-Tip?

• Chuck D..... or Lil Romeo

Q*: Squeeze me macaroni?

• No thanks.

Q: Is the internet the new frontier for musicians?

• No, it is the last frontier for wasting time and sucking the life out of an artist.

Q: What is your favorite movie of all time?

• Big Momma's House 2

Q: Philosophy to live by?

• Whistle while you work or Ass, grass or gas....nobody rides for free!

Q: What is sexy to you?

• Danny Devito

Q: What would the manager from your first job say about you?

• He was HOT!!!

Q*: Tell us about your first gig? Pathetic? Amazing?

• Yes.

Q: What’s more important: girth or length?

• Wait a minute! I thought size didn't matter!!!!!!

Q*: What’s your favorite personal defect?

• My food addiction.

Q: Where do you go to find new music?

• To my recording studio.

Q: Veggie burger with a side of steamed broccoli or meat lover’s pizza with extra meat?

• Screw the Veggie burger! Gimme raw meat!!!

Q: Should the U.S. stay in Iraq or get the hell out?

• We got bigger problems, like Florida!

Q: Dave Grohl once said that he never gets tired of being asked about Nirvana? How do you feel about being asked about your old bands?

• That is odd. I never get asked about Nirvana. I guess people just don't care about me. I do get asked about the Foo Fighters all the time. I got asked about Scream once and Probot a couple times too. Actually I have even been asked about Queens of the Stone Age, but never Nirvana. Hmmmm.

Q: What is the meaning of life?

• That is a better question for Dave Grohl.

Q: If you could be reincarnated, what would you like to come back as?

• A rock star!

Q*: Would you boink Madonna?

• NO!!!!!! That dude is soooo not hot.

Buy Peeping Tom and other Ipecac Recordings. Visit Ipecac Recordings web site.

*Questions contributed by Carol McClendon.

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Posted by Dave Libolt, on 06-04-2007, 1. Hello from Humboldt/ Mck. Hey Mike! I was in front of sharkeys in eureka rollin one with a band called Grimmice! -member them?! then heard Mr. Bungle, Then went to day on the green 92' You rocked! Just had to say high, and rock on there' fella! --always a fan!   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 11-10-2006, 2. Who's the girl?? Who's the chick in the band. I saw the performance in Boston when they opened for The Who. The music was great but the only person who showed any sign of life was Mike. The chick is hot but she was so lifeless. Oh yeah and RAHZEL IS A GOD HE'S EXACTLY WHAT A GROUP LIKE THIS NEEDED. MIKE AND RAHZEL ARE AN AWESOME TEAM!!   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 11-04-2006, 3. kena jaja!!! jesus christ!! he´s so fxxx funny..  definitly one of the best musician in all over the world!!!   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 10-13-2006, 4. Me Best time ever was when he came into Rock City in Nottingham.. (FNM).. everyone was expecting the long haired god.. and out came mike in combats and short hair.. You could hear the girls crying from back stage..(I was lucky to be back stage.. :) ). Being a girl with class.. I didnt cry in front of him.. BUt as i listened to him on stage.. I KNEW he was evolving again..the man is just to good for this world..    » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 09-28-2006, 5. does it make you sick? let me just say all of this brown nosing is disgusting...how about you just bend over and let me toss your salad. it a lot less humiliating!   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 09-26-2006, 6. Patton fan I read that some of your fans say forget FNM or Mr. B. Why? Patton is one of the few artists of our time that has evolved! Yea, that other stuff is in the past but does that not make it still genius! Mike and I actually shared a moment together (he won't remember it) during a Loveage show. He was singing and walking through the crowd as he shared his Covosier with me! I will never forget it! My point is don't ever discredit Patton's old bands because he's moved on. FNM is still my favorite band of all time but I love following his new projects!  True Patton fan   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 09-26-2006, 7. ... Mike Patton is a genius! Screw all these people living in the past and asking for a FNM or Mr B reunion (it will happen in Vegas in 25 years when you are all broke!). I would love to hear a new Tomahawk album, Jesus Lizard is is my top 5 fav bands and Duane is a guitar god. The two of you together is a cream dream and Mit Gas kicked some serious ass. Keep up the great work!   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 09-18-2006, 8. What the hell Goddamnit, I live in Florida, why does mike despise it so?   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 09-15-2006, 9. How are you just one person? I had only ever heard, but never really listened until recently. Now at 27 I'm collecting it all like Pokemon. It's like some revelation for me, and I almost just want to throw away all my other music, because of the addictive nature of Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk, FNM, PT, etc. You have inspired me in mind expanding ways that are irreversible. Keep it all original, never stop! You're on top. From a fellow Mike.   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 09-12-2006, 10. REUNION GOOD TO SEE YOU'RE STILL AROUND. YOUR 20 YEAR REUNION IS 9/22 - 9/23. YOU OUGHT TO GO AND GIVE THEM ALL A BIG [B]F.U!!![/B]   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 09-11-2006, 11. AL Suarez Hey Mike, Saw you in 90 in at the K.U.  Ballroom and in 93 Jacksonville State U. in good ole´Alabamy. U Rock man!!! Im in Ecuador right now.. come on down....    » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 09-07-2006, 12. You are a Rock Star hi Mike Patton how do you do? are you in next music projects? fine you are splendid.      » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 09-07-2006, 13. Voice I love Mike's voice in every project he was or is in. He really is so HOT!!!! :)   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 09-02-2006, 14. Greetings Wanted to drop a line a say hello to you we met long ago when you toured with GNR and Soundgarden.  Is it possible for a Faith No More get together?   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 08-27-2006, 15. ... mike is god!   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 08-25-2006, 16. ... HI Mike, I JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO I AM A LONG TIME FAN, I WAS ACTUALLY IN YOUR VIDEO TRAVOLTTA. I WAS GOSH ONLY IN JR. HIGH AT THE TIME AND I ACTUALLY HELPED ON THE SET . I WAS FRIENDS OF ONE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHERS. I HAVE NEVER SEEN THE VIDEO UNTIL NOW, FROM WHAT I HEARD IT WAS NOT ON MTV SO ALL THESE YEARS I ALWAYS WONDERED HOW IT TURNED OUT. I remember it like it was yesterday. I just found this web site , and I cannot believe I am actually in the video.. thats so awesome!! anyways take care   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 08-14-2006, 17. PATTON THE AMERICAN BETTER THAN FAITH NO MORE!!!!  JUST more civilised!   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by scott, on 08-11-2006, 18. Sorry about the link Sorry about the video link to the Conan O'Brien show performance. Here's a link to the video for Mojo:    [URL=http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Y0uSQCYa6yo]Mojo Video[/URL]   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by 'Guest', on 08-11-2006, 19. ... ^^^Video removed to due copyright infringement.  booo   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment... Posted by scott, on 08-11-2006, 20. Peeping Tom rocks! It's hard to compare Peeping Tom to Faith No More; completely different bands. But judge for yourself:    [URL=http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1PjWC4jIzdI]Peeping Tom live on Conan[/URL]    The Peeping Tom CD is fantastic. Buy it! And thanks, Mike, for the interview.   » Report this Comment to the site administrators » Reply to this Comment...