This guy looks bad and other than Ben Harper appears to have bad taste in music in terms of the Mozzer universe. Not to mention the hair, maybe Moz wants to shore his locks to make a wig for himself. Have to wait and see I guess, but not much good news from the Moz camp these days. You'd think Boz'd know someone more appropritate.

Well, adding the son of our lord Jesus Christ should help our old man indeed. Bless you Steven.
I heard the next album is all White Zombie covers.

Isn't that....Dave Gahan???!!!

Darlin' won't you go and cut your hair...

Oh my GOD......is it me or does this guy look just like Depeche Mode front man Dave Gahan( especially during the whole drug infested, suicide phase he went through with the tattoos and the long hair)? If this new drummer breaks out with "I Feel You" during the new tour i will not be surprised.....

...he seems okay. The interview was quite promising. He seems to be a pretty accomplished drummer. And why would Morrissey hire a drummer:
-He's going to record a new album or
-He's going to tour.
The latter seems more probable but it still is very good news.
So please stop commenting on the guy's looks and concentrate on what this news implies.

Damn everyone beat me to it! Dave Gahan or what!!?? He's absolutely GORGEOUS, yummy!

Morrissey once said that long hair should be a punishable crime. Poor, poor Moz. It looks as though he's losing his sight as well as his hair!

Oh well, I suppose for an aging British pop star with a rockabilly band who are about to play a Latino festival, it's logical to hire Metallica's drummer!

Now, I wonder why Morrissey can't find Moby's number?

Obviously an oversight at some police station when this picture was taken. Shouldn't we be able to see his arrest records and have a measurement of his height denoted by a series of horizontal lines on the wall behind him?
Still if it means Moz might tour who really cares. I wish him all the best.

A quick yahoo search on this scourge revealed more bad photos which I'll spare you the horror of, but artist direct mentioned he played with GULP!!! Kathie Lee Gifford!!! People, I only wish I was joking... Say it haint so Mozzer, say it haint so!!!

How did charles Manson manage to get parole? He doesnt look much like a moz drummer.

Dear Dean,
If you have made your way to morrissey-solo today to check out the sight, you have no doubt discovered how pathetic and bitter a good number of us are. Apperently, we are perfect and can feel free to judge you by your appearance without knowing you. We also seem to have the right to judge you because of other artists you have played with to support yourself without really knowing the first thing about your ability. I, for one, welcome you with open arms and am certain you were chosen due to the fact that you are a talented drummer. Imagine, actually choosing a drummer based on ability rather than hairstyle, musical taste, or nationality!

I assure you Dean is a top notch drummer and a good guy. He's been a bit of a hired gun since his days with Ben Harper, so naturally he's appeared on a few releases from dodgy artists.He's already recorded 5 new songs with Morrissey back in November, which is why he is thanked in the "Best Of" credits. He will also be playing in the upcoming gigs, though my understanding he is not a "permanent" member of the band.And by the way, he's cut his hair.

Hangin out with them whiney fat blokes the Deftones,been seen at many a shouty big trousered U.S rock bands show and now recruiting a guy who admires the drummer from Rush and looks like Captain Caveman. Oh dear Moz, I hope that L.A sun hasnt affected your taste and judgement. If your new album includes any lryics about skateboarding,jocks,going to a prom,any U.S sport,frat parties etc I may just throw in the towel.
What next a MORRISSEY JOINS THE OZZ FEST rumour?

but we shouldn't judge a person by the way they look.

Jesus Christ, how bitter can you guys be? I cant believe the way you people are picking this guy's looks apart! Of all things.

You're all so fucking critical, it's ridiculous...

KATHIE LEE GIFFORD!!! Hair aside, and bad goatee aside, he played with KATHIE LEE GIFFORD!!!

Great, just what we needed, he's only gone and employed the Undertaker to bash the pots hasn't he. Genius.

Welcome Dean!!!!
It's actually refreshing to see a new look. I think it's time for a bit of a change from that tired old 1991 rockabilly look!

What really chaps my hide is the fact that here I am....a plausible drummer who went thru the firey hoops of creating a damn VHS, getting photos, creating a resume..etc...etc (cause drummers just don't do things like that!) anyway....I'm not saying I had the best shot....but from the likes of this I HAD NO SHOT!! Why go thru the drama of putting a DAMN AD if it was fixed from the get go. FIXED! I SAID IT!! Someone had to! Yeah I'm bitter!! I'm bitter because I went thru thinking I had the tinniest faintest glimmer of hope for an ULTIMATE DREAM COME TRUE!!! But to see I lost out to Don Juan de Marco!!!! At least I fit the genre style wise...and playing wise! None of that fusion jazz old folggie rubbish!!
Bitter is right!!!
...awhhe....I feel better now. Thanks!!

hahahhahahahhahahahaha! That was hillarious people comparing him to gorgeous Dave Gahan!

why would it matter his looks if he's a a good drummer? can someone explain me?

Anyways he's gonna end with a rockabilly look sooner or later ....

Moz goes Heavy Metal!
Good luck to em!
Lets hope this guy doesn't choke on someone elses vomit.
Vd

who the hell is this poof?

Hahaha that was a good one. But seriously, who's Morrissey's new drummer going to be?

Good luck with the tour!
xoxo

Ignore the piss-takers, you are very, very WELCOME ;-)

Im pretty sure thats a picture of the new ROADIE.

so.........who cares what he looks like as long as the guy can drum right?? and how do you know he likes metal!!!!! maybe morrissey chose him for his stunning good looks. incidentally, he reminds me a lot of my stunning boyfriend keef, weird beard, lovely long hair.......yum yum!

"What next a MORRISSEY JOINS THE OZZ FEST rumour?"

yes, i heard that one too... in fact, he will be ozzy's replacement! just tattoo an 'M' on your thumb and your decrepified OZZY tattoo is rejuvenated into a (not quite so decrepified) MOZZY tattoo! all the better for making those little 'devils horns' signs with your hand!!

does this drummer come with his own spiked bracelets, like the guys in Slayer? Now that i would definetly pay to see... and frontman morrissey with an evil-looking goatee to complement his reverse-mullet!

sebastian toombs

more than his hair, what really surprises me is that Mr. Butterworth "was always into playing jazz, funk, Latin, reggae"! who said that Moz was not open-minded?!?!?
however, regarding that awful look, I hope that Moz obliges him to cut it in a 50's style in the same way he did with that bass player (Guy Pratt?) during those days when Andy Rourke "left The Smiths".
you know, it's Morrissey, not Glenn Danzig!

Can't you guys/gals leave the poor guy alone. So what if he's got long hair. If he can play, then that's all that matters in the end. Can't seem to understand why (almost) everyone's fixated on this guys long hair. Are you guys/gals bald or what?

If he's gonna be the new (temporary?) drummer, then obviously Morrissey believes that he's more than capable of filling the position. It's a bit ironic how people here love (worship?) Morrissey and the ground he walks on, yet they don't appear to have the slightest faith in him or in his ability to pick out a new drummer.

does that look suspiciously like one of those "usual suspects" line-up prison photos?

mr buttersworth, it strikes me, is a rather bright fellow! no tattoos, so hes not tied to any lame (c)rap-metal scene. long hair-- hey, thats a good business move, because in 30 minutes it/you can be moulded (ie: get it cut) to fit any potential job situation, from backing metallica to standing in for billy corgan. same with the goattee--its flexible and expendeble. i wonder whether he gets a tax break for hair care products? and if he cuts his hair, can he write it off as a depreciated investment? any accountants out there?

I think I saw him on America's Most Wanted!

meh, welcome aboard Dean! I'm sure you're a great drummer! And I am sure you will please everyone in Mozz's garage since that's as far as he will tour for the next 5 years.

1 exam, 2 papers and 6 hours of labs to go till sweet sweeeeeeeet FREEDOM!!!! Woohooo!!!!

Sincerely,
DeB of the Bru Crew

Holy Crap it's Al Snow from the WWF.

Congratulations on your new job. Now get yourself some thick woolly skivvies cause you're about to have yout arse used as a dart board.

Morrissey fans tend to be a very particular bunch. Having so much as having a hangnail can invoke our vitriolic rage. Of course, NOT having a hangnail will likely result in same. But I'd rather provide some scissors than curse your mullet, so here's some advice on winning over such frantically fickle fans: give us some damn fine drumming. If you can do that, everything'll be okay. (Granted, there will probably be several among us who will attempt to drug you, take you to their home, and administer what they feel is a necessary make-over. In other words, don't leave your beverage unattended at any time.)

cheers, ryan "s-man" of chula vista

Moz, say it ain't so!

This guy looks like some refugee from the hair-metal scene of the 80s (Poison, Def Leppard) or, even more probably, as a bouncer at some down-wheels Van Nuys or Burbank showgirl place... Was he hired by Courtney L reference?! No, Courtney is too smart to recommend this guy! I didn't know Moz is closeted White Zombie fan...? Well, folks, put your seatbelts on and prepare for the ride of your life.... Metallikapalooza... But first, perform lobotomy on me, please... (Horror Expression on my mug!) Maybe Mozzer could just buy a drumming machine instead?

P.S This is a big joke, folks, RIGHT???

P.S.S. Maybe he is a fine drummer, maybe I'm a Saudi desert sheik...

Fox in the Snow

[as i read his bio]

Someone who can drum and give something extra,
this guy has a lot of expierence though I hoped
of the return of Spencer Cobrin.

Hi Mike ;)

[oursoulsoursoulsoursouls]

ok he bears a strong resemblance to dave gahan the jesus years and that ALONE is enough to go see morrissey even if i wasnt a fan! I love this guy he's great! I mean spike may have played with the damned so yeah he had a bit of cred but this guy is just wonderful. Welcome to the band !

I don't care if Morrissey hired the drummer from The Muppets Show - at least he's got a drummer now and he can either record or tour. Which is something we've been moaning about for a long time now.

So, let's give the guy a chance. I agree he doesn't look like someone Morrissey would ask to be in his band, but then, hey...who knows?

Something not right with Morrissey.
He needs to seek help I am really starting to
worry. If Morrissey gets rid of Alain and hires
Slash its over.

lol - you guys are lame. i don't care if Emanuel Lewis is playing drums - as long as he knows how to play and moz tours soon!!!

get a grip people.

Hey, give the guy a break! Who says this picture is recent. For all we know he's cut his hair by now. Maybe Moz made him? I'm pretty sure he will be subject to a make-over, so he won't stand out in the band.

I guess it's stoner bashing time?

Aesthetics matter. This guy might set a good beat but I wouldn't dance to it...

I apologize (without any ambiguity) to Mr. Dean Butterworth.

Somehow I saw the picture of the guy, who looked obviously different from previous Moz teammates, then I decided that the whole story is a practical joke, kinda "fools day put ons" info, so I started to crack my own jokes about bouncers and staff... Then, some time later, I realized that the guy is for real... and he is thanked at Moz "the best of" album... I didn't buy this album, I never had a chance to hear Mr Butterworth play, so I was obviously stepping into Troll-land yesterday. I wish I would carefully read the whole info-message before showing of my "wits". So better later, then never: Dean, good luck to you... Will hear you play first, will opine later... Maybe Dean is the finest drummer at LA, how do I know?... And again, I did wrong yesterday...

Fox in the Snow

Dear Jim,

Please tell them to stop using the picture of our stunt double on morrissey-solo.com

Sincerely,

Dave Gahan, Chris Cornell, and Al Snow

Allright clones, give this guy a chance. So what if he looks like Dave Gahan, Chris Cornell, the Big Lebowski, or any of those psychopaths on C.O.P.S? We haven't even heard this guy play yet...I mean, how many of you people have been to a Kathie Lee concert anyway? Dude is just trying to support himself. Bad enough he probably got teased in school for having the same last name as Maple Syrup. Let's see what he can do.

Well, I think that it's now obvious that the advert placed in L.A. Weekly was just a sham. Like someone said above, it looks like the competition was indeed "fixed." It always seemed unlikely that Moz didn't know any drummers or didn't have any connections that could secure him a new drummer. Did Moz really need to stoop to the level of placing an ad in a free, local newspaper, like some sort of high school garage band would? Nah. He just wanted to rile us up, is all. Yawn.

Dear Jim,

Due to a lack of jobs in the film industry, I have decided become a musician.

Sincerely,

Gary Oldman