Here is an interview with Ruben Rosas, one time vocalist for the brutal Death metal band from TX, DEVOURMENT. This is the first interview done with DEVOURMENT in a very long time. Ruben is serving time in a TX jail, and this is what he has to say...

Ruben what's up? How has life in jail been treating you?

Well lets see.... I'm locked up, I haven't had any pussy in the past 11
months, they don't sell cigarettes here, and there are no radios. Pretty fucking
shitty thanks for asking!

How long have you been in jail and how much longer will you be in jail?

This time I've been locked up for about 10 months since the Colorado death
fest June 27, 1999. I just recently had a parole hearing and am hoping to be
out within the next 11 months, but I'm not counting on it.

Since you've been in jail has any thing really fucked up happened? Has any
body been killed or raped? How many times have you took it in the ass since
you have been there?

First of all, yeah. When I was in the county some guy on the other side of jail
sliced his stomach open but when he realized that he couldn't cut through his
stomach lining he asked another inmate to finish cutting through. Well the
other inmate tripped out and informed the guards, at which time they placed
the deranged inmate in solitary confinement (after getting him stitched back
up)-where he almost succeeded in slicing his own dick off. I shit you not, that
is all true and the funny thing is that the song Self Disembowelment is
almost prophetic to that incident. Secondly-the prison term for jerking off is
killing kids. And third I use toilet paper every time I go shit.

How is the food in jail are all the rumors true about prison food?

Yes its all true! We get fed gruel everyday. They Very often use emu meat
instead of beef and sometimes you'll find rocks and dirt in you vegetables or
weevils in your oat meal.

People remember before you went to jail you said you loved eating shit. When
you get out of jail are you going straight for a shit platter? What are your
plans when you get out?

You mean people actually remember that? Awww, thats sweat. Yeah I think I will
get in touch with queen pig from the movie poop. I will take her over my
knees, pull down her drawers and hold my mouth to her sweet honey fat ass and
eat her sweet peanut butter as it comes out fresh and hot. On a more serious
note, I plan on getting to Austin and getting some tats from Zig, get back in
the death metal scene, maybe start my own zine, I could really go on and on
about my plans when I get released.

How is your graving for pussy? I hope you have not turned into no fag.

I'm in love with my hand!

How is the death metal scene in jail? Does the rap scene still dominate in
jail? Have you met any death heads?

I'm the death metal scene in this unit.

Has there been any new albums you've been wanting to hear when you get out
of jail?

Any death metal would do write now except black metal. I got a copy of the
latest Mortician the night I got arrested and have been really wanting to
hear that. I would also like to hear the new Hate Eternel, the new Disgorge, and
I hear the new Cephalic carnage and new Wicked Innocence is the shit.

Since you've not been in Devourment in a while tell me about what you miss
most about being in Devourment? What was your favorite Devourment song?

There's so much I miss about being in Devourment. Just being a part of it was
such an honor itself. Playing live, meeting the fans, hanging out with other
bands, Kevin and Mike. Its hard to say which song is my favorite, each one had
its certain qualities. I love the intensity of Festering Vomites Mass. Post
mortal Coprophagia is pretty insane too. I cant really say because the entire
CD is worthy as far as I'm concerned.

A lot of people have been saying that you are going to get back in
Devourment when you get out. Is this true? Do you think Devourment will be as
good with out Brain in the band?

I have been hearing that Devourment wants me back once I get out but these are
only new speculations that I've been hearing. I haven't corresponded with anyone
in the band as of yet, so until then I really don't know. If not Devourment, I
will be starting my own band so keep an eye out. As far as Devourment being
better or worse without Brain, well that's hard to say. It will certainly be
different. Brain is a phenomenal guitarist, but very greedy and had a shitty
attitude. I think mentally the band will be more stable with out him.

What are your thoughts of Corpse Gristle putting out the CD and changing
the name of the album to 138?

I personally liked the original cover and name for molesting. I do know how ever
that Hound is a great underground promoter and I'm sure the CD will do well on
CG Records. Sad thing is that I don't even own a copy of the original pressing.

How did you like the Colorado death fest as your last show with
Devourment? Who did you think was the best band in Colorado that night?

The Colorado death fest was amazing and probably our most brutal show. Deaden
was great as always and I was really impressed by Entorturement and
Pentagoria. But Macabre was completely insane that night. Its not often you get
to see Macabre live and it was an honor playing with them fucking psychos.

Do you realize since the Devourment album came out it is the biggest talked
about album in the underground today? What are you're thoughts of this and what
where your thoughts of Devourment breaking up?

I never realized how big you make it out to be. Is it really that talked
about? I haven't been informed too much on how the CD did although I do think
that's wonderful. As far as Devourment breaking up, I think it was bound to
happen for reasons mainly concerning Brain and his attitude. But who knows
what will happen once I get released. I think it would be a waste if
Devourment remained broke up.

Well Ruben thanks for your time. I will let you get back to serving your
time and eating your shit any last words?

Yeah thanks for the interview. Every body keep your ears pealed because I will
be back to kill again. Anybody that wants to write me feel free-all letters
will be answered. Thanks again and I hope to see everyone soon.
Ruben Rosas #888452
p.o. box 9000
Henderson, TX 75653-9000 USA