Aqualung is one that my brother turned me onto. It wasn't that hard-rocking, but Martin Barre had a really good sound. He knew what he was doing.

Most of my guitars have been instruments that look cool. I'm not picky. I never think, 'Oh, this neck isn't made of ebony,' or, 'These strings don't feel correct.' It doesn't matter too much.

No secret that I enjoy motor sports and cars in particular, building cars, building custom cars. Part of that scene. I love the flow of the cars and I love the art part of them. I love the sleekness and the uniqueness of each car that you can dream up.

Music was the voice I didn't have.

I'm married to Metallica.

Any time somebody is into your band that's a good thing. And if they're in a really cool, really popular band, that's a better thing.

I like a women who's got some balls, some strength. As long as I can beat her at arm wrestling, that's fine.