This supergroup from Louisvillle, Kentucky may refer to their homeland as Loserville, but it sounds pretty nice. In this special edition of Stomping Grounds, we hear from three, that’s right, three of the notorious guys from metal band Dead Child. You’ve surely heard of guitarist David Pajo from bands such as Slint, Zwan, Papa M, and many, many more. Vocalist Dahm, previously from Starkiller, and Tony Bailey of Anomoanon and Lords are to follow. But that’s not all. Click on the photo above for a Ghettoblaster premiere of their new video, Sweet Chariot off of the 2008 album “Attack.” And don’t forget to bask in their glory when they come to a city near you this summer.

David Pajo

What’s your town’s nickname?
Derby City, because of the Kentucky Derby of course, and “Falls City” — same as the beer brewed there from 1905 to 1978. There was once a huge neon sign at the city’s northern approach declaring Louisville “The Gateway to the South” but it was taken down in the early 60’s.
What’s your nickname for your town?
Lousyville. Loserville.
Why do you live there?
I’ll tell you why most people live there: It’s cheap.You can live decently on almost nothing in Louisville.
But it’s not just an inexpensive place to live, the quality of life is much higher than other cities. There are beautiful, old trees everywhere. Nature is abundant. Bourbon is plentiful. It’s not backwards like a lot of places in the midwest and south, people are intelligent and cultured. There’s a lot
of ‘old money’ and tradition in Louisville. But there’s also a lot of pride in being unique from your neighbors.
You can live below the poverty line, have a cheap apartment in a hip part of town and still get drunk with beautiful women every night. Drinks are dirt cheap and generous. Women are spicy and smart as a whip.
What is your favorite local attraction (monument, park, etc)?
I like the Falls of the Ohio, sneaking onto the abandoned Portland train bridge, and the Galt House.
What is your favorite local event/festival?
Derby parties are usually pretty sweet. They were amazing in the late 80s and early 90s– we’d throw parties where people would come from all over the world to attend. Amazing bands would play free house parties– King Kong, Rapeman, Pavement, Love Child, Bo Deco, Babylon Dance Band, etc. Jugs of Maker’s Mark would be passed around the dance floor and huge bowls of Viceroy cigarettes were there for the taking.
What is the best time of year to be there?
Probably in May, for the Derby festivities and fancy dress. But I prefer October and November. With all those mature trees you get massive piles of leaves blowing around in the poison ivy.
Who is your favorite local celebrity/personality?
Muhammad Ali.
Where is the best place to drink and what’s their specialty or happy hour?
You can always find our rhythm section at Cahoot’s. I’m not joking– they are there from 11pm to 4am.
There are hipster dive bars like Sidden Fadden’s and Nach Bar. But the bar nearest to my heart is Freddy’s. It’s dark and quiet, like a pond at night, television humming away. When someone enters the bar, it’s like a ripple in the pond.
Freddy is an ex-boxer and he’s still a ball buster at 70-something. I asked him once if my band could play there, promising to bring in more bar sales. He seemed annoyed at this idea, “I started this bar as a place for a man to bring his mistress, I don’t want any attention.”
Who has the best jukebox (and what’s in it)?
Dedden’s Highland Fling. Everything from Charley Pride to Royal Trux.
What is your favorite place to see live music and what was your favorite show there?
I really like The Pour Haus in Germantown. But Cahoot’s has been having shows again. I played there a lot throughout the 80s when it was called Tewligan’s. There are too many favorite shows to mention.
What is your favorite local band?
Lords.
What is your favorite diner or restaurant and what is their best dish?
Vietnam Kitchen. It’s in the south end and it’s all good.
What is your favorite record store and what was your best find there?
Ear X-tacy is probably the best active store.
Back in the day Pyramid Records was pretty awesome. I got all my thrash, punk and metal records there– they put all the weird, extreme stuff in the import section for some reason.
King’s Records, which is also no longer around, had amazing country vinyl. I got a Jimmie Rodgers double LP for $5. I think Rosanne Cash has a record where she’s standing in front of King’s on the cover.
What is your favorite local shop?
I like Spinelli’s Pizza because they are metal-friendly.
What is your favorite local publication (alternative weekly, zine, website or blog)?
Sean Garrison’s MySpace blog is the only thing worth reading.

Dahm

What’s your town’s nickname?
The Ville
What’s your nickname for your town?
Loserville
Why do you live there?
It is pretty cheap living.
What is your favorite local attraction (monument, park, etc)?
Colonel Sander’s grave.
What is your favorite local event/festival?
Zombie walk.
What is the best time of year to be there?
Fall.
Who is your favorite local celebrity/personality?
Hunter S. Thompson
Where is the best place to drink and what’s their specialty or happy hour?
Cahoots – everyone knows your name.
Who has the best jukebox (and what’s in it)?
The Nach bar – Kiss.
What is your favorite place to see live music and what was your favorite show there?
Toy Tiger – Dio.
What is your favorite local band?
Evergreen.
What is your favorite diner or restaurant and what is their best dish?
Vietnam Kitchen – mooshoo.
What is your favorite record store and what was your best find there?
Highland Records – Osmonds (crazy horses).
What is your favorite local shop?
Magnetic Tape.
What is your favorite local publication (alternative weekly, zine, website or blog)?
Bejeezus.

Tony Bailey

What’s your town’s nickname?
In my experience located in the fair town/city known as “Lewisville,” I’ve heard everything from the “greatest”… to the ever popular, “bummer”.
What’s your nickname for your town?
Who knows?
Why do you live there?
Cheap.
What is your favorite local attraction (monument, park, etc)?
Erin hook. Word.
What is your favorite local event/festival?
Todd Cook wasted.
What is the best time of year to be there?
Spring. Bitches be crazy.
Who is your favorite local celebrity/personality?
Kent O’Brien. GLH.
Where is the best place to drink and what’s their specialty or happy hour?
Out of the tap. Followed immediately by the floor.
Who has the best jukebox (and what’s in it)?
Dahm’s Ipod.
What is your favorite place to see live music and what was your favorite show there?
Fuck that shit.
What is your favorite local band?
Tantric.
What is your favorite diner or restaurant and what is their best dish?
Cahoot’s chili cheese fries.
What is your favorite record store and what was your best find there?
Rocket house. Stress.
What is your favorite local shop?
Speedway.
What is your favorite local publication (alternative weekly, zine, website or blog)?
G3. Broners all around.