A Taste:

Coldplay, KISS, Citizen Cope, Van Morrison

Saw VI plays out like a symphony of destruction.

It’s the most twisted entry into the franchise yet and, as with all of the previous installments, there’s a malevolently musical undercurrent to the film’s madness.
B However, the stars themselves have quite different iPod selections. Though Satanic death metal and dark industrial would fit the film’s vibe best, you’re more likely to find Tobin Bell [Jigsaw] cranking some Coldplay than Slipknot.

I’ve always thought Chris Martin was way more evil than Corey Taylor anyway, so it’s all good…

Saw VI stars Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor and Tanedra Howard sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino for this exclusive interview about what’s on their playlists!

Tobin Bell’s Playlist:

1. Coldplay

2. Van Morrison

3. Eric Clapton

I’ve been listening to Coldplay a lot lately. I listen to Van Morrison. I really like Eric Clapton.

4. Bob Dylan

I’ve always been a big Bob Dylan fan!

5. Hydrovibe

I really recommend Hydrovibe; they’re amazing. I think Jigsaw’s probably a classical music guy—maybe some jazz too. I’m not altogether sure that he wouldn’t have a marching band—maybe John Philip Sousa—or something like that going on during a wild night in the lair [Laughs].

Tanedra Howard’s Playlist:

1. Barbra Streisand

2. The Three Tenors

3. The Backyardigans

4. Citizen Cope

You’re going to laugh at me! I listen to a lot of stuff. I have R&B and hip hop. I listen to classical. I have the Three Tenors on my iPod. I’ve got Barbra Streisand. I have The Backyardigans. That’s a cartoon, and I’m not ashamed [Laughs]. If it makes me snap my fingers, I’m going to listen to it!

5. Evanescence

I did play a few songs to get myself in the horror mood and get me amped up. One was by Evanescence. Even though it wasn’t a bad song, it was “My Immortal.” It put me in the state.

Costas Mandylor’s Playlist:

1. Thin Lizzy

2. Muse

I put my head phones on once in awhile to keep my energy up on set. I’m still listening to Thin Lizzy. They’re one of my favorite bands of all time. Someone gave me one of those iPod Nanos, and I’ve been listening to Muse. I like stuff that’s heavy. I’m a bit of a rock n’ roll guy.

3. Led Zeppelin

I love all the classics like Led Zeppelin.

4. KISS

I was part of the KISS army for years. Anything that’s good and heavy I’ll take.

—Rick Florino
10.26.09

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