Its disheartening to read the really negative stuff, but at the same time, I know who I am, and Im comfortable with myself.

I'm actually at home when I'm not on tour, and I have a lot of downtime.

What I think of when I think of nu-metal: structured, heavy music that has a point. It's angry just like all the other music, but the bigger parts are bigger and the powerful parts are more powerful and the slow parts slower.

If I'm not writing songs about things I've actually been through, it ruins the idea of making music to me.

When I think of nu-metal, I think of Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot and even Chevelle - those types of bands.

People can say what they want but it doesn't stop me from doing what I'm crazy about doing.

If you have enough strength to help yourself, you have enough strength to help those in need. Never pass up an opportunity.