In my writing with Extreme, there are heavy themes. The cover photo has me with a gun to my neck. I am not advocating suicide. I am taking the philosophy that man is the measure of his own fate.

If I had had a chance to tour with Van Halen before the record, I think it would have been a different record.

It was fun while it lasted, but it never seemed real to me. I could not believe I was in Van Halen.

I have a little history. I met Stone Temple Pilots, and their guitar player was a huge Extreme fan. Somewhere down the road, Extreme made its statement.

You can tell the difference between songs that were created in a garage and songs that were created in the studio.

Michael Anthony is the Diplomat of Rock N Roll. He is the regular guy.

Your woman pisses you off so that gets in there; that's rock n roll.