I stayed a kid for a pretty long time, and the logistics of being in a band, I did not take seriously at all.

I listen to every type of metal under the sun. I'm not very discerning.

We aren't trying to make poetry or anything beautiful. It's just a rock show. We just want to enjoy playing loud. That's just about it.

I was into Metallica when they first started, like when Kill Em All came out.

As far as specific bands from the 90s death metal era, I love Death, Carcass, Possessed, Morbid Angel, Gorguts, Autopsy, Atheist, etc.

Louisville was also good place for being able to make whatever kind of music you wanted to. You didn't have to worry about renting a practice space or figure out when another band would be in there or worry about if your stuff is going to get stolen.

There are so many things that kept forcing metal back down to the underground. It survives everywhere on the planet.