Shabooty Interview Series: F. Sean Martin (Hatebreed)

You may know F. Sean Martin as the guitarist of Koch Records’ Hatebreed or from House of Blow with Glassjaw frontman, Daryl Palumbo. I know him as: Cardboard City representative and producer. Namely, F. Sean has produced one of the most anticipated albums to be released in 2009: Cage – Depart From Me. If hate doesn’t breed contempt, it sure as hell breeds a talented mother-disable your keyboard. CCWM!

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Shabooty: Who is the exec. producer on Depart From Me (DFM)?
F. Sean Martin: Executive Producers: C. Palko & S. Martin.

Do you prefer to be known as a guitarist or a producer?
Musician/Songwriter/Producer.

How many of your tracks are on the DFM album?
Nine.

What’s your relationship like with Daryl Palumbo? How did you all first meet?
Daryl Palumbo is one of my closest friends. We met via CT/NY Hardcore and mutual friends.

When’s the next Hatebreed album coming out?
TBA.

Tell us a “nugget” about ‘For The Lions’ (Hatebreed’s upcoming album).
I shred a couple of ill guitar solos!

You’re a “brollic” dude, were you ever a bouncer?
Absolutely not, gross…

What does the F. in F. Sean Martin mean? and what’s the difference between F. Sean Martin and Sean M. Martin?
The “F” in F. Sean Martin can stand for so many things… There’s not much of a difference between F. Sean Martin and Sean M. Martin nowadays. They’ve actually settled their differences and have been working together quite a bit lately.

Will you be with Cage when he tours in support of his new album?
Yes.

What other projects are you working on?
Right now I’m finishing up Depart From Me and the “I Never Knew You” E.P. for Cage. I’ve recently started to work on some songs with Wesley Eisold for his “Cold Cave” project. I’ve STILL got to release the KingBeast songs I did awhile back with Motion Man. I’m going to do the LKRZ E.P. with my dudes Chauncey Johnson and Deefy the Kid, as well as a downtrodden, heartbroken minimalist record filled with misery and loneliness with my good friend Peter Morcey. I’m supposed to do some space rock stuff with Dave Wyndorf & Phil Caivano of Monster Magnet fame, and I’m also going to put out a free downloadable instrumental joint soon exploring the realms of 120bpm and up a.k.a. dance music. Then, there’s the ever elusive House of Blow, for whom I’m ALWAYS making tracks, believe it or not.

Did you know the late Camu Tao?
Yes I did. Camu was a dear friend and I’m honored to be able to say I knew him and had the chance to work with him.
R.I.P. Camu Tao
CCWM.

When did you first start playing guitar?
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away.

Fiona Apple is your home girl?
Oh Fiona… I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting her, but I’m a fan of her work, and she’s SUPER cute, so… Yeah, she rules!!!

Are you doing any work with [Daryl] Palumbo on the new Head Automatica album?:
No I’m not, but I’ve heard some things, and let me tell you… They’re WONdaful!!!

Who outside of the CCWM world do you hope to work with in the future?
Lou Reed.

Only pick one person – if ya had to be cooped up on a bus for twelve hours, who would you most like to kill the time with?
Fiona Apple, but not if I was in her band…

Do you have a ‘type’ of chick you go for?
I seem to prefer girls who are insane.

Anything crazy on your tour rider?
No, nothing “crazy”… V8 Juice, Bananas, Water… Borrrring.

What did F. Sean Martin do for New Years?
I stayed home and reviewed mixes for Depart From Me…

Howard stern or Opie and Anthony?
Opie and Anthony.

You drink or smoke?
I’ve been known…

Is Hatebreed what butters your bread at the end of the day?
Do you mean pay the bills? At times…

What’s your favorite food?
Mexicanitaliansushi.

What type of guitar do you play?
Gibson Les Paul for the most part, but I like lots of different types, Fender, Mosrite, Danelectro, etc… etc…

You an iPhone or sidekick guy?
iPhone.

Who in Cardboard City have you known the longest?
Chauncey Johnson.

Would you have a bigger bond with a fan that came up to you wearing a Cardboard City hoodie or a Hatebreed shirt?
Neither. I don’t play favorites. I make music, if you dig ANY of it, thank you.

No, thank you!

Check out F. Sean Martin on his blog, myspace, and band webpage.

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