What do metal bands do outside of their music career?

Since a lot of metal bands don't make as much money (bands like Iron Maiden, Metallica and other A-list metal bands are exceptions), many of them probably have second jobs.

I do know that Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth's wife runs a chocolate selling business. When he's not on tour or in the studio, he will work with his wife.

Also, I know that one member of Martyr is a college teacher.

What are other metal band members' non-musical jobs you know of?

Rob Whitlock of Ultimatum is a plumber
Robert Gutierrez of Ultimatum runs a music store
Alan Tuma of Ultimatum works in a print shops, as do I.

I know that Glenn Rogers of Hirax works a full time job, but can't remember right now where he works.

Dan Swano used to work at music shop. Devin Townsend used to work at A&W. I think they both supplement that now with producing gigs.

Before he was known Rich Ward worked at Pizza Hut with Bonz.

Ron Royce of Coroner was and still is a Locksmith.

Josh Kramer of Saint worked at K-Mart (not sure if he still does, but he did in 2003).

Jimmy Brown of Deliverance works as a hotel manager in Las Vegas.

Mike Phillips owns his own garage door company.

Mike Scalzi of Slough Feg is a teacher.

Jeff Edwards and Dave Prado of Martyr are both elementary school teachers.

Wil Rahmer of Mortician used to deliver flowers.

Kurt Bachman of Believer is a scientist.

James Chavez of Consecrator owns his own construction company.

Dave Johnson (formerly of White Throne magazine) works in a warehouse.

Depressing thread. Haha.

Six-Pack Thunder Dong wrote:

Depressing thread. Haha.

Not every band can sell 80 million albums worldwide like Metallica to not care about work, even if it's less than glamorous

Sodom's Tom Angelripper works or did work as a coalminer and locksmith.
Warrel Dane I believe worked as a chef. He did own a resturant and one time at least.
Jeff"Mantas"Dunn of Venom teaches martial arts and might own a gym as well.

Oddleif Stensland (Communic) Is a graphic designer and runs his own business called Digidesign.
Tor Atle Andersen (Communic) is an auto mechanic and works at Gumpens Auto.
Jonathan Perez (Sirenia, Trail Of Tears) sells clothes at Hennes & Mauritz

Not much glamour left in Metal

I'm pretty sure both Warrel Dane and Jeff Loomis were chefs. For some reason, I'm also under the impression Matt Barlow was at some point. Jon Schaffer runs an American Civil War shop or something. That's all I can think of.

Smindas wrote:

I'm pretty sure both Warrel Dane and Jeff Loomis were chefs. For some reason, I'm also under the impression Matt Barlow was at some point. Jon Schaffer runs an American Civil War shop or something. That's all I can think of.

I think Matt Barlow become a cop or a federal agent

Mark Shelton from Manilla Road used to be a professional golfer, Schmier from Destruction was/is a chef, and the twins from Nifelheim drive an ice cream truck (SELLING ICE CREAM FOR SATANAAAAAAAAARGH! ).

Lipps from Anvil delivers food for a catering company..........

Metallic Blaze wrote:

Jimmy Brown of Deliverance works as a hotel manager in Las Vegas.

Actually I think he's a table dealer at a casino.

Warrel Dane owns/manages a restaurant...or did...I don't think he was a chef.

Lips from Anvil was delivering food. (As seen in the movie)
Rob Reiner from Anvil was doing construction work.
Roger Dale Martin, formerly of Once Dead/Vengeance Rising/Die Happy works for Toyota
Paul Scozzafava of the Moshketeers is a pastor of a church in Santa Fe

How many work at music stores or teach music? I think Lynch does and i've heard of others but the names escape me at the moment.

I know Ron Jarzombek (WatchTower, Spastic Ink, Blotted Science, etc) is a guitar teacher.

GrandNational wrote:

Smindas wrote:

I'm pretty sure both Warrel Dane and Jeff Loomis were chefs. For some reason, I'm also under the impression Matt Barlow was at some point. Jon Schaffer runs an American Civil War shop or something. That's all I can think of.

I think Matt Barlow become a cop or a federal agent

Sorry, I meant when he was originally with Iced Earth and they weren't touring. When he quit Iced Earth, he did indeed become a cop.

I read somewhere that Ted Poley of Danger Danger works at K-Mart. But don't quote me on that. Quote Fat Freddy.

This I don't know much about, I'll do some research. I only know a few.

Lisa Johansson (Draconian) - Florist
Anja Orthodox (Svann, Closterkeller) - Computer technician and graphics designer
Vibeke Stene (ex-Tristania) - music and religion teacher
Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation) - clothes designer
Gina Oldham (ex-Crimson Tears) - vocal coach
Alissa White-Gluz (The Agonist) - art teacher
Carmen Elise (Midnattsol) - language teacher
Birgit Öllbrunner (Midnattsol) - Master of geography; environmental engineer
Daniel Fischer (Midnattsol) - Health care management in a health insurance company
Daniel Droste (Midnattsol) - therapist
Alex Kautz (Midnattsol) - IT manager