I seem to get the best work when I'm angry and depressed and alienated.

You can get into anything if you are determined. I always thought that with music, too.

I think listening to a lot of Lou Reed when I was a teenager is what encouraged me to just sing however felt good to me.

My son, who sees me almost every day of his life, will look at me and go, "I know that dude! I like that dude!" It's incredibly affirming.

I think it's a misconception that metal's about anger, obviously.

Young people like to feel self-righteous, like they're on the right side of things.

There are only two stories: either you go forward or you die.