AFI's Davey Havok - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?
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- Опубліковано 27 жов 2013
- AFI vocalist Davey Havok sits down with Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann for a game of 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?' The singer goes in-depth about his late father, collapsed fashion lines, almost singing for the Misfits + more!
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I am an opiate addict (pain pills, heroin, ect) that has been in treatment for over a year, and been clean just over a year. AFI's straight-edge mentality and seeing my life go to shit, gave me the strength to find help.
Keep fighting the good fight my friend. Bless.
Congratulations man.
quitter...
NOBODY. CARES.
❤
“your father passed away when you were 3”
WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START AN INTERVIEW.
Technically it started with his name...
@@akillen77 yo chill out dude
Yeah. He didn't even apologize or say "that must've been hard" or something sympathetic smh
don't be woke on Dave's presence
I honestly think it’s a genuine question on a topic kinda hard to talk about. I liked it when Davey started talking about memories he had with his father & I feel like he might not have talked about them otherwise. Davey is a real one!
Davey didn’t need to share those
Memories of his father. So sweet that he did. He’s my hero
AFI's cover of Halloween is perfect but I had no idea he was asked to join the Misfits. How crazy.
StephenAndrew777 They also covered "Demonomania" and "Last Caress"
The whole All Hallows EP is incredible.
Funny, I saw AFI open for Danzig once lol! I think it was probably in about 2001 or so.
Why the fuck didnt the interbiewer ask him what was the reasoning for turning down the offer. Hes obviously a huge misfit fan yoy would think that opportunity would be a no brainer.
@@dane2379 probably because it would take significant time away from his main projects.
He's so sedated in interviews, but a beast on the stage. This guy was born to perform. Keep going AFI!
You can say this about a lot of these people lol but he's very unique in the way he fronts the band so i see where your coming from
Mad respect to this guy. He knows what he believes in and he’s not going to apologise for it. Probably one of the best singers I’ve ever seen live.
He is in my opinion a respectable, intelligent individual, plus he is one of the best singers that has ever been in my opinion. he is the man.
davey havok ain't bad either
My two favorite bands are Shinedown and AFI
His opposition to self-destructive or recreational drug abuse was a huge inspiration to my life growing up in the punk scene. I wouldn't be an engineer or a UCLA graduate if it weren't for Davey Havok.
+BSV Entertainment so punk u went to fuckin college lmfao
+Punk Sucks so punk u went nowhere
jaketaz im 15 so yeah i haven't went to college
Punk Sucks I know
jaketaz stalk much
He is so well spoken.
until he speaks about veganism
@@PANZERFAUST90 fuck off
I thinks he's like an outsider to music he loves, I think given how smart he is didn't emersed himself in the cultures more self destructive aspects.
I actually like how kind of awkward the host is. makes it feel more real and intimate instead of just some hype/promo/gossipy bullshit. keep it up, G!!
^
Yeah and plus Davey is just an intense dude anyways. There's something sort of intimidating about him.
Agreed!
GyroLamb not really hes a pretty soft guy...
I think it's how he talks about his opinions... might be interpreted as a bit... forceful? (I feel there may be a better word to describe it)
He could have been a terrific good Psychologist.he seems so peaceful,quiet,calm and very observant and he seems a really smart kind of person. He's so cute
I would love having an appointment with such a handsome therapist.
He's so cool and charming. Love his voice and physical attitude. You can tell he's having a chill fun.
It's been said before a thousand times, but I'll say it again: Davey Havok is an impeccably gorgeous man.
As much as I disagree with Davey sometimes I owe my life to him. When I was around 20 I really had some bad suicidal thoughts all the time... One night I was drinking at a friends apartment and her neighbors, two teenage punk kids, came over with Sing the Sorrow. It was the day it came out. Me and those two dudes listened to that album all night... and I saw the beauty in tragedy. It was the most amazing thing I had ever heard and i realized life was worth living... or at least trying... I'm an uncle now and I got engaged 2 weeks ago... and life is pretty rad. I'm grateful that AFI opened my eyes.... AFI and especially Davey Havok saved my life.
so you decided to save yours but not the never-ending of killings of your food?, rip
@@S5Dic09 gotta give people time to learn. If you’re always pushy and rude about it they definitely wont take you seriously.
@@S5Dic09 what
@@S5Dic09 - Plants are also living creatures, so get off your high horse.
i don't think i'm watching the same video as other people, because he seemed really chill and nice so i don't know why all these people are hating on him
I was thinking the exact same thing. He just sounds like Davey does in all his interviews. I'm not sure what people expect from him. It's not like the interviewer is over energetic or anything so why does Davey need to be like overall excited or anything?
I dont know why people like you think that people hate him
TokidokiBarbie hi, you seem to be a Davey Havok fan and I was wondering, all I need is something clarified, davey havok has a pic of him sporting a shirt with the baphomet, and I know what that means, but I was wondering if he is satanic, I’m not a bible thumper, I just wanna know if he is or not?
Steven Bari I don't think he is a Satanist but he is not for God either. He kind of just wears stuff like the upside down crosses or draws pentagrams because its his sort of style. In other words, to him it looks cool.
Maybe you're a snob too then. He seems rude as fuck and high on himself.
"You owned something that does not exist?" - EPIC questioning dude.....
Hey it got him to elaborate so he did his job lol
This guy sucks, I don't kow why they keep him making interviews... Awkward and Annoying as fuck
I love him and loved that question.
He’s just chillin with the boys
@@alexisvaracolacci2793 the Akwardness made the interview interesting
I love this man. He gets better and better as time goes on. He just amazes me with his talent and versatility and creativity. I loved hearing that he does have some memories of his father even though he lost him at such a young age. Im glad he has those memories to hold onto and cherish.
I seriously wanna sit and talk with davey. Hes such an interesting individual
I worked at a gym in berzerkeley and he was always super cool and easy to talk to. His early punk is sick. He also did some stuff on a nerve agents CD and was always happy to help local bands. Most people that have this much fame as assholes.
BurninatorTheTrogdor hi you must be a fan and I have been wanting to talk to a fan, I just had one question, i know he’s a catholic turned atheist, but in one pic davey havoc was sporting a shirt that had the baphomet on it and I know what it is but I was wondering if you could tell me wether Davey was satanic? Not to worry I’m not a bible thumper, I just wanted something clarified.
@@stevenbari5568 Typically, when someone is an atheist, they don't believe in anything within the religious realm. Including the devil. Chances are the shirt just looked cool, and it was nothing more than that.
@@stevenbari5568 These types of bands are mainstream so to make it big you have to sell your soul to the devil as signed that deal in blood.
@@CountDruckula Oh I see
I worked at and the managed a venue in Charlotte NC that AFI played at in 2002. Davey is one of the friendliest and sweetest "Rock stars" I've ever met. We played teken 2 arcade game for about and hour and I destroyed him over and over, but he kept pumping in quarter. Lol. That's a fun memory
I respect the hell out of this guy for following his own personal feelings and sticking to his personal beliefs. I'm not a huge AFI fan, but I enjoy a few of their songs, and definitely respect Davey Havok more after watching this.
I was at an AFI concert at the Wiltern and Davey was crowd surfing and singing, got within two people of me, freaking nuts man. What a show.
Loosing a parent at any age is heart wrenching.
In other words, it freakin' sucks. I sympathize deeply with anyone who has lost their parents. Numerous questions are left unanswered. Plus all the hugs and snuggles only remain in distant memories, but forever locked in your heart.☮️
Interesting... I interviewed Dave, Adam and Geoff in the spring/summer of 1995 (I think) when AFI came through Chicago and played Fireside Bowl. At that time, Dave dressed more as a SoCal skate punk-type, with the over-sized JNCO-styled jeans and XL t-shirt for a guy who should be wearing a medium. That was very common for that era. I haven't thought about these guys since Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes came out. Neat to see the progression both as a band and individually.
Maybe he’s a little pushy about the veganism thing but at the end of the day it’s hard to hate the guy who’s been clean and healthy his entire life, he’s one of the most energetic frontmen I’ve ever seen and he’s in his 40s, the reason why he’s still so good is cuz he’s so healthy. Good job for him
I could do without the comments using words like "evolve". Humans will never evolve from meat entirely and it comes off as condescending when it said like that. As if other people *aren't* evolved if they don't have a plant based diet. But he's certainly not alone in that mentality and from his perspective, I get it, just don't agree. But, that's whatever. It clearly works for him and he's inspired others to make changes, so good on him. The straight edge stuff doesn't bother me at all, although I do think everyone should experience certain things like weed and mushrooms, perhaps LSD once, but I understand the pushback, especially coming out of that scene.
@@munefresh I agree. The "evolve" bit rubbed me the wrong way.
Considering I know people who CANT be vegan.
Agreed, also humans would not have evolved cognitively into what we are today without meat. Though I understand what he's saying and still admire his dietary decision.
@@KemoneArmstrong but you can, so stfu
@@munefresh Why isn't "evolve" the proper term? Exploiting and killing animals for food and other things is needless and it's destroying the environment and people's health. We know now that animals are sentient and that humans can survive and thrive on a vegan diet. You corpse eaters/animal abusers just don't like hearing the truth.
This is my first time watching any AFI interview and Davey’s speaking voice sounds so much different than I thought it would for some reason.
I took my daughter to see AFI in Orlando for her very first concert ever. Great memory for me to see her enjoy herself so much. It was definitely one of the highlights of her life. Mine as well.
I took mine to Lupo's in RI when she was 9.
I took her 8 more times over the years.
Last year, at 24, she flew us out to Los Angeles to see them for the one off.
AFI has been an important part of bonding with my daughter.
I may be 59 years old but I still know what's up.
davey havok talks like he works for grey poupon
That is hilarious,
Girls Not Grey Poupon?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@LittleLillith82 this comment needs more love.
First time I see Davey talking about personal stuff like his name or his father
He is so genuine. I can’t get enough...
AFI has been my favorite band since I found their music around 2000, when I was 13 years old. I was beyond blessed to finally see them in concert in 2014, opening for TSTM and Linkin Park (all 3 bands put on an absolutely INCREDIBLE show!!) AFI only did like 5-6 songs and I bawled my eyes out through every one as I was singing along. 😂
One of my best memories in life.
Davey's style of dress around 2000 was very gothic-oriented. He wore black gothic band t-shirts, black jeans/pants. He went from a Misfits Devilock to long hair by 2003. He actually said in an interview that the only way he would have joined the Misfits then was if Glenn Danzig called him up and told him it was okay. I miss Davey's image from this time period, as it appealed to me on an artistic level. I also miss the gothic-themed lyrics combined with a unique hardcore punk sound that afireinside had evolved into. I was hoping that they would keep building on that style, but they deviated into a more mainstream sound. They still make great music, though. To me Sing the Sorrow is the culmination of their (although they hate to admit it) gothic/hardcore phase. They complain that it isn't a genre, and it isn't because few bands can pull off that sound. It's just a description of their music/image at the time. And they did it beautifully! Sing the Sorrow is their true masterpiece. Black Sails in the Sunset and The Art of Drowning are equally as powerful, but not as epic. I don't mean to disrespect Davey or AFI, I think they are one of the most authentic bands around. Burials has it's moments, but it lacks the intensity of their middle period. Davey's lyrics have always fascinated me, but they seem too straightforward in a way, now. I guess growth is not always how we imagine it will be. I still hope they keep making music, and you never know, they may rekindle old fires...
Lee Ferris well said my man
I remember hearing that he said that and thought it was super cool that I got to see them on stage together once in I wanna say about 2001 or 2002. AFI was opening for Danzig and they did one song together, I think it was Halloween. It was most definitely a Misfits song.
@@fbiagentfrank Halloween was a cover of the MIsfits' original. Good cover. That EP also had Totalimmortal on it which was the best track on there IMO
the only thing I can add to what you said, which is not to discredit what you've said, as I'd call it all true. Is that they as a band have said they won't want to just keep doing the same thing, they want to grown and evolve ,and I think you can stand by that they started as hardcore punk, moved into gothic punk (IE the misfits) then more kinda emo punk and now they remind me of depeche mode lol... makes me wonder just where they will go next! I'm not gonna pretend I like it all, but as someone that plays music and wishes to all hell I could have band that makes money I can respect not wanting to do the same thing... try listening to the same song 100x in a row.... now imagine doing that then playing one instrument on it 1000x in a row... that's rough.. they may change their style, but who they are, doesn't change, and you can hear that... and honestly that's rare bands change style or mellow out all the time and sound like 100% different bands, you can still hear AFI in their new stuff even if it doesn't sound the same.
Their first 7 albums, to me personally, are such flawless masterpieces. My personal favorite is, “The art of drowning, because it is the style between, “black sails and sing the sorrow.” AFI is such a unique and authentic band. I haven’t heard any of the new stuff because I’m worried I won’t like it and I don’t want to tarnish my love for AFI. 😂😂
Davey Havok seems to be really down to earth and kind as he is handsome. This is so nice to see.
I love his work in Schitt's Creek
lol
Hahaha
i can’t wait for people to not understand this 😂
Lol
Ew Davey.
OMG I was going to point that out too.
Davey has a calming energy about him...
A very underrated singer.. glad to see he's down to earth.. I hope the rest of the original members are still with him... I've gotten a lot of shit from my peers because of afi. But every time I'd crank up their albums my friends would always ask who's that,they're good!!" Haha
Seems like a genuinely nice guy.
until he learns you eat meat and wear leather
The way he talks... omg, he's so calmed
Omg! I was so in love with this man when I was 12 years old, and now I'm 25 and still wanna marry him! 🤣
wow, he looks really good.
Davey used his intelligence and common sense and did not finish, following the lifestyle that the vast majority follow of drug abuse and promiscuity. It is to be admired, considering that he lives in a society where the common thing is to destroy himself and not respect himself. Davey Havok is a determined man and his way of thinking makes him more attractive than he already is.
OMG, Davey's voice makes me so happy. I just adore him.
Did he age backwards? He doesn't even look like the same person to me. His hair cut completely changed his whole look. Very good.
I remember back in dial-up days hanging out in the skateboarding chatroom where people were sXe and proud.
It was a cool place for all kinds of people to chill. Sometimes I miss those deviants (including the sXe kids; they were a blast).
He also apparently hated everything about college. I used to be a part of the AFI fanclub, which meant that I had access to a forum where the band members could get on and answer questions from fans. I asked him what he disliked the most about college (while stating that I hated the goddamn 7:30 am classes I had) and his answer was short, sweet, and to the point: "Everything."
+Brittany Lawless What else did they say?
Kjn864 That was it. He literally said "Everything" and that was his entire post.
Brittany Lawless what was your username? I was on the DF forum for quite a while. then I got banned.
firstnight, I think. I was pretty much never on.
Despair Faction?
Davey has been a role model for me since I was a kid. I'm still trying to live up to this man's greatness.
I've always been fascinated with Davey, I kinda grew up with him, when I was 18 I discovered AFI promoting straight edge and vegetarian/vegan lifestyle and I said "this is me". Then I got a tattoo of them in my lower back when I was 19. I'm 31 now :)
I havent jammed to AFI since I was in high school. I am 25 now, just went to the first show of their new tour and they are still amazing. Great stage presence! Left out a few of my old favorites but even the newer stuff isn't terrible.
Dude comes off as super intelligent
R Jonas Too bad he isn't...
He's also rather sexy
Except for the part where he says "Evolve with my species and become a vegan" 😂
@@alexleblanc5926 Yeah he immediately lost a lot of credibility as soon as he vomited that one up.
You two should read more. ☝️☝️
I mean, if you really wanna die for a burger, go for it!
Good interview, some of my best memories involve AFI's music.
His hair is always looking good.
THROUGH OUR BLEEDING WE ARE ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Davey’s such a chill dude
Holy vocal fry Davey.
Daniel Bui gotta save them pipes
This era of afi feels like it was yesterday. I’ve been a fan for 20 years.
This just makes me love him even more.
SHould have mentioned that Nick 13 also shares that same tattoo
Goddamn! I never ever realized how fucking gorgeous Davey Havok is! It's the Silver and Cold video that I have held in my mind of how he looked. Not that he wasn't pretty then; he's just so fucking gorgeous seeing him here.
still love him in 2017!!!
amazing piece for a amazing band.
The interviewer is probably nervous because Davey havok is making him question his sexuality.
Lol
I am completely straight and really attracted to Davey Havok... just wanted you to know that... wow, I feel lighter.
@@PopCultureNihilist You might not be completely straight. Hate to break it to you.
@@KnivingDispodia do you tho, random person? Do you “hate to break it to me”
with no other motivation other than not hating to break it to me? I dunno. Seems like you really want to break it to me.
Welcome to this format. The best part is the anxiety producing pauses and questions.
Did anyone come to actually watch this video and not bash Davey??? Yes, he's vegan and he's proud of it! It doesn't make him him pretentious or arrogant to stand up for what he believes in!!!
People who have met Davey Havok have said he's a very nice man that will talk to you like you're close friends just from meeting you at a AFI show.
The people who come here just to make fun of Davey are the real assholes!
Well, when you claim that because you're vegan you're more evolved than other humans, that does make him pretentious and arrogant.
jb111082 he didn’t say that he’s more evolved than others, he just said that our species himself included need to become vegans (which is true, meat production is really bad for the enviroment. And no, I myself am not vegan)
@@lilwaterpump3289 Nor am I. I agree that the production of meat en mass is most likely bad for the environment.
Wtf are you talking about. When did he say that? Seems to me like you're paraphrasing.
@@jb111082 The issue is, veganism would still be bad for the world because we would need twice as much land in order to grow enough food for everyone. On top of that, veganism won't stop starvation. The biggest issue with world hunger and food is that people can't afford it or do not have access to it everywhere. There is not true answer of what would truly save the Earth in terms of food production. But, truthfully, humans are parasites and they are destroying the world. If the population didn't keep getting bigger, we wouldn't need to mass produce everything and create a lot of waste. The true answer to save the world is being conscious of the environment around you and not making huge carbon footprints.
Thanks Jimmy for helping out.
Davey is a very strong person,this is a new phase we didn't know about him
Thank you thank you thank you for this great interview. Well conducted and informative.
xXx
.i know this is UA-cam but I'm actually shocked by all the hate in the comments
just stupid "haters" trying to bother community...
If you know UA-cam why are you shocked?...
It's AFI it comes with the territory.
I miss Davey and all my Ukiah musician buddies from the 90's.
Nothing but love for Davey!
He's so humble. I dont know if anyone caught what he meant. Or what I think he meant when asked about the article about him. He said their are mirrors which distract him more than sentences about himself. I think he's implying. I know who I am I dont need strangers to tell me.
Hes so sweet and quiet
Great questions from the interviewer.
I remember them always at the Phoenix Theater. An entire lifetime ago!
Dude looks like a young Robert Deniro
Davey is an amazing gift to us all... and oh so beautiful... I can’t handle it haha 😂
Love Davey and how well spoken his. Such a stand up guy
Great interview!
holy crap, Davey Havok is turning into Morrissey
Rochester love! We love you!
The level of awkwardness from the interviewer is just amazing
Woah, its been years since ive bothered looking up AFI..
He looks so much better now than he did when i was a teenager.
3:04 eyy he’s talking about the “tri” at the highschool. I played my first live show there
I played the "tri" for the first time in 1997. We had 8-9 albums by then. Glad to hear bands are still a thing at UHS.
I remember the first time I saw the Girls Not Gray video I couldn't figure out if he was male or female.
Finally someone who understands the lightning bolt cat jumping through 9 is a real thing.
Eveready logo?
Omg Gruhamed was a fetus here! He's gotten so much more confident and better at interviews. I love seeing this actually 😊
Even though AFI turned into kind of a goth band, their early shit was incredible. Totalimmortal is a horror punk classic. I’d have loved to see him fronting the misfits.
Dude is looking mad healthy.
HOLY SHIT HIS DAVEY'S JAW IS MY GOALS TO LIVE.
God bless you , mr. Havock. Merry Christmas. Rock on . From skater and guitarist sheldrick Holmes of Decatur , georgia .
Change your name to SHREDRICK!
@@Mr_Clean YES SIR
Shedrick may be the start of my rock and roll career.
the cat jumping through the number 9 was also Part of the EverReady brand Logo, they made Batteries, Radios, i think at some point as well they made Tubes and Televisions as well
Lol
Q: How do you know someone is a vegan?
A: Don't worry, they'll tell you whether you ask or not.
I kid though. Such a great artist, performer, and band.
He's still a stuck-up douche.
Meat consumption is destroying the planet. Would you rather us just sit around with our thumbs up our asses, or do something about it? Awareness brings change.
Not a fan of his latest work but I really admire and respect him.
At this date in time (10/30/21) Davey Havok is 45 years old According to Google. This video was 8 years ago, he'd be 37-38 during this video. He looks like a 20 year old in this video, he currently still looks just about as young as he did in this video despite being almost a decade older. Obviously the age is showing, however most people begin falling apart fast around 40-45 depending on their lifestyle. If he still looks like he's in his 20s, I firmly believe this man has lived a stress-free, easy-going life and hasn't touched a single cigarette or did any drugs whatsoever. As well as eating only fruit and salads every day. He ages like a god. He's immortal. Davey will live long enough to witness the Sun die, explode, and consume our entire solar system.
I wish I had good memories of my father
That's a smart outfit. I like the suspenders.
I love my rhinestone covered shoes that Davey created. I don't wear them often because I don't want to damage them.
Oh man RIP Vic and Irv’s. That was a staple in Rochester.
I think if I was the interviewer I would have said, Holy shit you're fucking Davey Havok of AFI. I'm sure I would have been a fan girl, just lookng at Davey Havok. ugh I love AFI
that dude that tattooed him Eric Hogan who Davey said, RIP to was a Hells Angle from Sacramento California that got his head shot off by a shotgun in front of his house one night. rumor has it that he was sleeping with other members wife's or some ridiculous shit.
Very talented, well spoken and likeable.
he's ridiculously gorgeous
Im actually curious as to why the government asked to pull down a website domain like that.
It was too deep and dark for even the deepest dark web was going to crash and cause the government to lose money.
His last name is Havok. He must be a badass.
its a stage name, his real last name is passaro
jay duvall That's even more badass.
jay duvall He was born as Passaro, but took Marchand later.
He's a vegan though didn't see that coming.
***** It just adds to his sack of vinegar and water.