As far as bands doing that in a way where they think they're going to fight the government, the only people they're really hurting is the fans.

You try to play the song better than you had before.

First and foremost, with everybody we wanted to see if they can pull off the songs, play them correctly, and that they it felt right musically. That's something Mike [Mangini] did, it felt like the band. He really gets the style and delivers in a powerful metal way.

If you bring somebody into the band you are going to be with them a lot whether it's in the studio, on the tour bus, or at dinner every night; you want somebody you enjoy being around. You don't want an annoying guy .

Dark master of sin, now my soul is yours.

Songs like "Spirit Carries On" really gets the audience moved and on the same page. It's challenging and all so much fun to play.

I'm a hopeless tone chaser!I love it and get into the whole thing.