In the 70s, what thrash was there? Punk came on, and that was cool. But there was no thrash. There were dinosaur big bands, and that was great. Those were my influences.
Al JourgensenOur label is very digital-friendly. We try to provide some free stuff to get interest in the band, but we have to pay our artists. They have to get paid.
Al JourgensenThe more you think, the more you ruin things. Art has to come viscerally; otherwise, forget it.
Al JourgensenEverything shapes you to be the person you are today. Sometimes hard lessons pay off dividends.
Al Jourgensen