As much as I love performing, nothing juices me up creatively like being in my own studio for an extended period. Songs, ideas, even paintings are pouring out of me. My inspiration and usual subject matter: life.

DUST includes rarities, demos, unreleased songs and instrumentals, live recordings, and more.

Yes, but don't forget I also have the luxury of the worlds finest band when it gets lonely.

My favorite puzzle is trying to work out the parts myself, after all it is a solo effort.

I have no secrets; all of these things have been discussed at length in guitar magazines over the years but are far too elaborate to cover in one article.

Digital for storage and quickness. Analog for fatness and warmth.

Age 10. I joined the school marching band as a drummer.