> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thisdayinmetal.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Simmer Down Now, Lemme Show You What He's Working With: An Interview with Woody Weatherman (Corrosion of Conformity) - URL: https://www.thisdayinmetal.com/simmer-down-now-lemme-show-you-what-hes-working-with-an-interview-with-woody-weatherman-corrosion-of-conformity/ - Published: 2026-03-21T20:24:59.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-21T23:29:13.000Z - Author: Ed Hackimer - Tags: Interviews, #interviews, Woody Weatherman, Corrosion of Conformity, Pepper Keenan, Reed Mullin Throughout the long and storied history of American heavy metal legends **Corrosion of Conformity’s** existence, **Woody Weatherman** has been the only consistent member since the group started way back in 1982 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Being the sole constant in the band, he’s been witness to a number of changes and transformations. Bandmates have come and gone, and then come back again. The musical style has mutated from hardcore roots to the southern-tinged metal that propelled **Corrosion of Conformity** to mainstream rock radio success in the early ‘90s, only to return to hardcore as a three-piece in the early 2010s after **Pepper Keenan’s** prolonged absence, before reverting back to metal after his return in 2015\. Despite the group’s penchant for change and ability to adapt to keep the **C.O.C.** thing going throughout all of these obstacles, the set of circumstances facing them in recent years since the release of 2018’s *No Cross No* Crown were considerably more challenging, both musically and emotionally. Founding drummer **Reed Mullin** passed away in January 2020 after battling a number of health issues, and original bassist **Mike Dean** departed the group in September 2024 citing difficulty coping with the loss of **Mullin**, whom the group had been playing with since they formed as teenagers. Over the course of a few short years, what many fans would consider the classic lineup of the band was no more. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2026/03/29hTP4mxAjHvsdFU6f2zKW.jpg) **Deliverance-*era Corrosion of Conformity (l. to r. Mike, Reed, Woody, Pepper) Faced with a half-full lineup and grieving the loss of their brother **Reed,** **Weatherman** and **Keenan** coped by jamming at **Pepper’s** home studio in Mississippi, compiling riffs that would become the groundwork for the band’s new record *Good God/Baad Man*. Rounding out the recording lineup with **Bobby Landgraf** on bass and **Stanton Moore**, who admirably filled in for **Mullin** on 2005’s immortal *In the Arms of God*, on drums, **Corrosion of Conformity** have delivered an incredibly ambitious and fantastic addition to their legendary discography in *Good God/Baad Man* in seemingly the most dire of situations. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2026/03/COC-by-Danin-Drahos-IMG-1183.jpg) Woody, Bobby, Stanton, and Pepper (photo credit: Danin Drahos). Ahead of the release of *Good God/Baad Man*, I had a chance to catch up with **Woody** to talk about the record and a number of other topics, including: - the legacy of **Reed Mullin** and how his spirit in present on the new album, how he and **Pepper** took a new approach to songwriting this time around as opposed to *No Cross No Crown*, the plethora of material borne from that approach, and how they developed the theme for each record. - the creative approach to spelling they took on some song titles, how **Charlie Benante** and **Phil Anselmo** helped them add new drummer **Nick Shabatura**, the band’s connection to **Jason Everman** from **Nirvana** and **Soundgarden** and his spoken word on “Run for Your Lives,” and the band’s new found social media success. - the potential for “Baad Man” to be a huge next single, the writing process for 1991’s *Blind*, how the band wrote a Grammy-nominated song for 1996’s *Wiseblood* because the record company didn’t hear a single on the original tapes, and plans to celebrate the significant anniversaries of both of those records. - the band’s connection to **Metallica**, the full circle moment of being influenced by early **Metallica** to potentially influencing them during the *Load* era, and reflections on the band’s longevity and how long they can keep going. You can watch the entire interview **HERE**: --- As a longtime fan of **Corrosion of Conformity** in all its iterations, it was a pleasure for me to speak with **Woody**. The new double album, *Good God/Baad Man*, will be released on April 3rd through Nuclear Blast Records. When asked about the record, frontman **Pepper Keenan** was quoted as saying, “With a lot of these songs, we’re trying to make **Reed Mullin** proud… he was a badass and a one-of-a-kind drummer – the stakes were high.” **Corrosion of Conformity** has done just that, rising to the occasion once again as only they can, with a release that exponentially adds to the band’s inimitable legacy. Fans worldwide should prepare to be blown away yet again by these southern rock and metal legends. --- *Good God/Baad Man* will be released on April 3rd through **Nuclear Blast Records.** You can pre-order a copy at the link below: [Pre-order Corrosion of Conformity "Good God/Baad Man"](https://shop.nuclearblast.com/products/corrosion-of-conformity-good-god-baad-man?srsltid=AfmBOor9X7zh4Ah%5FmvEr-3lY3xkIOmWZI4jLNwJMEYY6SBFdP5y-dja0&ref=thisdayinmetal.com) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2026/03/cover-Corrosion-Of-Conformity---Good-God-Baad-Man.jpg) --- Starting on April 7th, **Corrosion of Conformity** are touring the United States alongside **Clutch, Whores,** and **Crobot.** Shows with **Clutch** will be co-headlining gigs, while all other shows are headliners for **C.O.C.** For more information, check out their website at the following link. [C.O.C. Tour 2026 Ticket Info](https://www.corrosionofconformity.com/tour?ref=thisdayinmetal.com)