We just want to make the walls cave in and the ceiling collapse. Music is meant to be played as loudly as possible, really raw and punchy, and I'll punch out anyone who doesn't like it the way I do.

Atlantic reckoned we should use a top Yank producer and appointed one Eddie Kramer to the post. It turns out the guy was full of bullshit and couldn't produce a healthy fart.

I can't even say the word, it's too early in the day to get upset.

It keeps you fit - the alcohol, nasty women, sweat on stage, bad food - it's all very good for you.

What's a punk band? Hey, who's got a beer?

We meet a lot of people, we drink lots of stuff and have lots of fun

I was married at the time when I first joined the band and my wife said: 'Why don't you write a song about me ?' So I wrote 'She's got balls'. Then she divorced me.