Guitar players get inward and analytical about their playing but when you start to get positive feedback from other players it makes you think that it is coming together.

I've always said that there's a huge progressive rock, progressive metal audience out there, in the world.

I'm realizing this more and more that it's one thing to get involved with your own political beliefs and stand behind you believe in personally.

Obviously the best way to retain the most profit is to not give any of it away. That's something that you certainly learn through the years.

Obviously [Black] Sabbath is definitely a huge name and of course deserving with Ozzy coming back.

It's a balance between getting the right string gauge that's thick enough where it sound good, and not rubber bands - but not too thick where your hands start to get real tired.

I've been fortunate to work with companies that I endorse because I love their gear. Whether Music Man, Dunlop, or DiMarizo to me these companies have supported me in such a way that's invaluable.