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.

One thing that you hope for when you want to be a musician is that you have that recognizable sound.

Bands don't last. Bands don't last forever - it's a rarity when they do.

When power ballads come back, we'll get big hair again.

I'm just thankful to have a tour and work something I can focus on.

Times change and you have to adapt.

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.