I've never been a big soloist; I just put in what needs to be there. I'm more of a rhythm player who plays lead - or tries to play lead.

That's always been a dream for me, to be able to collaborate and make music with the people that inspired you to make music.

I'm going to keep thinking about topping myself every time. I can say very confidently that Alice In Chains have done that on every record. It surprises me. I don't go in there expecting that, but I do go in there hoping for it.

I've never been a big soloist; I just put in what needs to be there. I'm more of a rhythm player who plays lead - or tries to play lead.

Times change and you have to adapt.

To me not one thing is better than anything else, I'm completely proud of everything I've written and recorded.

Part of the healing process is sharing with other people who care.