Definitely reaching a new level of self-abuse {laughs}, but also a new level of achievement. The record {Candyass} did better than we ever thought it would do.

The attention span of the Modern Rock fan is similar to that of a fly. Are you guys prepared in case youonly sell eight albums next time out?

I think you have to do that- the chances aren't good in this business. We're more concerned with taking Orgy to another level, and hope that everything else will fall into place.

Some bands are tempering your electro-death-pop vibe. Is imitation a form of flattery?

Sure. As long as we kinda don't fit in, we're happy. In the But we're not claiming to be turning points in music or culture.

The thought of seeing a fat, greasy Billy Bob with Max Factor on does seem pretty scary.

{Laughs} On the road, we'd stop at truckstops on the highway and the truckers knew who we were. We're getting ready to kick ass if we have to, and these truckers are givin' us high fives. I think that's cool. I like not getting beat up.

Is your girlfriend going to read this?

Probably.

So I shouldn't ask if you're the "clothing optional" guy.

No, I am. {Laughs} She knows. When I drink...I... something happens. {Laughs} When Orgy get together, we have fun, and somehow it ends up with me being naked. It's all in good fun. And if it isn't, I don't know. {Laughs}

It'll be the first video for the next album.

Oh yeah. Jay {Gordon, singer} filmed it. The soundtrack consists of the band laughing at me while I'm being a complete fool.

I see a new piece of merchandising.

I think that would repel fans.