We sat down with the infamous shock rock band The Mentors for an unapologetically raw and uncensored interview. From crazy groupies to canceled gigs and political hot takes, nothing was off-limits. Here’s what Dr. Heathen Scum and Mad Dog Duce had to say.
Capital Chaos TV:
When you first came up with the idea of doing the Mentors, did you think you’d be doing it this long?
Dr. Heathen Scum:
Yes. We set out to be the greatest rock band ever—so that’s what we’ve accomplished. And we’re going to keep going and doing it.
Capital Chaos TV:
Okay. Your guys’ lyrics are amazing. My favorite song is the one about chicks being insane—as we all know, they are. All women are insane. Where do you get the ideas for your songs, and who writes your lyrics?
Mad Dog Duce:
Well, I write the lyrics now along with Dr. Heathen Scum. Pretty much every lyric we have is a true story. Everything is real.
Capital Chaos TV:
So what inspired the “insane women” song?
Mad Dog Duce:
That one was written by Sickie, our guitarist. He had some problems with a lot of his girlfriends that ended up in family court and domestic violence situations. That’s why he wrote it—it’s a reflection of his life.
Capital Chaos TV:
Alright. I know you guys have a total of eight full-length albums—
Dr. Heathen Scum:
Almost. I haven’t counted them. In fact, I don’t really know how to count. You know, I get lost after four. One, two, three, four… what comes after four? Six? Is it seven? I can’t remember. I can’t read or count for [ __ ].
Capital Chaos TV:
So what’s the plan for this year? What do you have coming up?
Mad Dog Duce:
We have a new album coming out, a European tour, and a tribute album with 20 bands doing Mentors songs—plus a couple of new ones. Yeah, a lot of stuff. A lot of big names on it too. I can’t really say who, because I’d have to pay a lot every time I mention other bands.
Capital Chaos TV:
I want to ask you guys about the Gilman thing. I know you were supposed to play there, and now there’s a big uproar. Do you know why they don’t want you guys playing there?
Dr. Heathen Scum:
I don’t want to comment on that. I’ve been told by Mark “Mad Dog” De Leon that if I said publicly what I’ve said privately, it would make things worse. So I’ll let him comment.
Mad Dog Duce:
We’re not playing there because it’s too PC. You’ve got a bunch of sweater-wearing nerds running the scene.
Their main concern is doing their college Berkeley stuff—and they just don’t get the joke. So we’ll just leave it at that. I have full respect for that club. I used to work there when I was young. I really don’t want to say too much about it, except—they’re being [ __ ] about it.
Capital Chaos TV:
Okay. And the show’s been moved to Oakland, correct?
Mad Dog Duce:
Yeah. We’re gonna sport our hoods in Oakland.
Capital Chaos TV:
And when is that?
Dr. Heathen Scum:
February… I don’t know. It’s in February.
Capital Chaos TV:
After tonight, where are you going?
Mad Dog Duce:
We have a show in Costa Mesa. Then we’re taking a week off and starting back up in Las Vegas.
We’re doing some shows with Anvil. Got some really big things coming up this year—people’s heads are gonna spin when they see what we’ve got going on.
Capital Chaos TV:
Awesome. What are your plans for tonight while you’re in Sacramento? Doing some partying?
Dr. Heathen Scum:
I’d like to see what’s out there—that’s my plan. I’d like to see more of The Panther.
I want to see the entire Panther. Are you redheaded everywhere?
Capital Chaos TV (laughing):
Yes, I am.
Dr. Heathen Scum:
I totally want a little ginger chop. Chow down on your ginger pie. To be really truthful with you, we’d like to do a sandwich with you. Would you be into that? All we have to do is take our clothes off and we’re pretty much there. Nobody cares out here, right? All you have to do is take your clothes off and we’re there—because it’s only gay if your balls touch. Right?Otherwise, it’s not gay. It’s cool.
Mad Dog Duce:
Yeah, we’re not touching anything. More of a tag-team situation. One guy grapples, then the other taps in.
Capital Chaos TV:
You’re such gentlemen. I feel so wooed right now.
Dr. Heathen Scum:
You’ve got good taste in men—and good taste in music.
Capital Chaos TV:
You’ve been to Sacramento before. What do you like most about it?
Dr. Heathen Scum:
It’s called Secret Mentor, not Sacramento. Let’s get that straight. Also, we can’t forget Arnold Schwarzenegger and his bastard child that was fathered here. We like that a lot.
Mad Dog Duce:
The massage parlor. I was just at one—I liked that a lot.
Capital Chaos TV:
Happy ending—yes or no?
Mad Dog Duce:
She was getting my balls, doing this thing with them. It was for real—right there. I hope it’s open after the show.
Dr. Heathen Scum:
It was closed when I left. That place needs a good mopping. The problem is, when he comes, it comes out of everything. Not just the front—it’s the back, the top… it all comes out.
Capital Chaos TV:
What are the best things about groupies?
Dr. Heathen Scum:
They’re [ __ ]. Thank you. Mouths and buttholes.
Capital Chaos TV:
Lube or spit?
Mad Dog Duce:
Dry.
Dr. Heathen Scum:
Yeah, I’ll go along with that. Not much more to add.
Capital Chaos TV:
You’ve played with a lot of big bands. If you could play with anyone in the world—dead or alive—who would it be?
Dr. Heathen Scum:
Hmm… that’s a tough one. I’ve never been asked that. Probably Little Richard. I’d want to play with him.
Mad Dog Duce:
Chuck Berry. You know, he sang about sleeping with eight-year-olds. People forget that. They get down on us for a bunch of [ __ ], but that guy was sleeping with eight-year-olds. Not that I want to sleep with eight-year-olds—but hands down, he’s the king of rock and roll. I’d really like to play shows with him—and his girls.
Capital Chaos TV:
What are your thoughts on politics? Do you follow the presidential election? Do you care?
Dr. Heathen Scum:
Yeah, I vote. I’m a strong believer in freedom of choice and marijuana legalization in particular. I’d vote for me, too—whoever supports that. I voted for Obama, but I was disappointed when he started trying to bust some of the clinics in California. That was a problem. These other nitwits like Michelle Bachmann and Mitt Romney—they’re the most idiotic things ever created. So yeah, I’m very political.
Mad Dog Duce:
I’m running for president as a write-in candidate.
Capital Chaos TV:
Who would you like to see in office?
Dr. Heathen Scum:
Myself, number one. But if not me, then Mad Dog—he’s a strong dark horse candidate.
I believe in marijuana legalization, prostitution, freedom of choice, and freedom of speech.
Love them or hate them, The Mentors don’t pull punches. Their blend of outrageous humor, raw truth, and unfiltered opinions is exactly what makes them an enduring cult phenomenon. Catch them on tour, and be prepared—you’ll never forget it.
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