I know that isn't always easy and that there is self-harm in the world. Sometimes it's hard for people to rise above things.

We are a band that stylistically crosses a lot of barriers and generational gaps. The heavier portion of the band, the modern music elements, the visual part of the band appeal to a younger audience. For an older audience, we have chops and great songs that are reminiscent of the things that were great about rock and roll when they enjoyed it. We're the kind of band that can cross those lines.

Love is a power greater than death, just like the songs and stories told.

It would be weird for me to be raging against all of the bullies in my life because it would be disingenuous. I've gotten through all of that and I'm living a wonderful life, but that doesn't mean that people aren't mean to me.

I don't want to get away with murder! I'd have to live with that for the rest of my life. I would never want to live with killing somebody.

I feel that there is a culture being built that is a celebration of agony. There is also a celebration of being an outcast, to the degree that you are segregating yourself in a negative way from people who may want to be your friend.

I never advocate that you should be lonely, or come to my shows and bring me your razor blade to show me that you don't cut anymore.