THE MAD MAN: Adam Miller

Hometown: McAllen (born in Carmel, New York)

Age: ??

Role: Abyss/Spit/Sponge of Hate, vocalist

Bio: It's hard to take your eyes off of Adam Miller. He's a mad man on the mic and bares a striking vocal resemblance to former Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo...it's almost criminal. This New York native landed in the Valley only to later hook up with thrash metal band Abyss which he's been a part of for years now. Recently he formed the ‘supergroup' type cover band, Spit (including members of other local acts, George King, Mario Aleman and Frank Perez)  which leans a little to the left of your everyday cover act. Adam will leave you shell shocked after a taste of "War Machine" "Harverster of Sorrow" and the ubiquitous "Walk".

Check them out: Stay posted for the Abyss CD release party next month, Spit performs tonight at Smokin' Aces in Misson.

Listen to: "Lamentations" www.myspace.com/abysstx, a no-holds barred metal track with jagged guitar riffs and growling vocals.

Favorite part of your body?

Oh my God! The little toe on my left foot.

What 3 qualities make a girl sexy?

Sense of humor, music, if a donkey likes heavy metal and has a sense of humor doesn't mean I want to sleep with them...so they have to look decent.

Would you rather...date a hot chick or one with a sense of humor?

That's setting me up for never getting a date again.

Biggest celebrity crush?

Natalie Portman and Adriana Lima (she's amazing!)

You're stuck on a deserted island, what 4 albums do you have with you?

Kiss Alive, Anthrax, Sound of White Noise and Pantera Vulgar Display of Power; Jeff Buckley Grace

Biggest musical influences?

John Bush, Phil Anselmo, Mike Patton

What's the craziest thing you've ever seen at a show?

A guy in the mosh pit in a wheel chair at an Abyss show.

Best part about being a musician?

Being on stage...

Best pickup line? Or how do you approach a girl whose caught your eye?

See I'm not good at those...I rope her and reel her in like a small calf [laughs].

Drink of choice?

Jaegermeister, vodka and soda, and beer.

Would you ever date an older woman and why?

Yeah, I guess. I'd a date a cougar maybe we could listen to Frank Sinatra together.

What's the biggest lie you've told a girl to get what you want?

‘Yeah, I go to college.'

Would you ever strip for money? Have you?

No, I do it for free.

Guilty listening pleasure?

Amy Winehouse

Best rumor you've heard about yourself?

It's a rumor right, let's make something up.

If you had any other talent what would it be?

I'd love to be a professional baseball player. (I'm a diehard Yankees fan)

Describe your style?

Dark. I'll wear black until they make something darker