Born in Venice, Los Angeles, and introduced to the world of music by his famous skateboarding brother Jim, Mike Muir has been one of the most unique voices in thrash, hardcore and punk since he formed Suicidal Tendencies at the age of 17, in 1980. Of course, they went on to become one of the most influential names in the world of crossover, and they’re still going strong 44 years down the line.
“I know that there are a lot of people that don’t like me!” the notoriously outspoken frontman chuckles, as we sit down to quiz him on what he’s learned over the years. Some folks may not, Mike, but as we sit and chat about everything from celebrity culture to long-running side-project Infectious Grooves (featuring Rob Trujillo, current Metallica four-stringer and formerly of ST), it’s safe to say we’re not one of them.
