I went through a whole blues period in the Nineties, and that had some influence on 'Load' and 'ReLoad.'

I was really, really wild in my early twenties and a bit self-destructive.

When I got my first Marshall amp, it was so empowering. No one ever forgets their first Marshall amp if you're a guitar player pursuing a big powerful sound. I mean, no one ever forgets their first Marshall amp.

For me, one of the most perfect times to watch a horror movie is when it's cold and raining outside and there's pretty much no outdoor activity to be done. It kind of sets the mood.

It really shocked me just to hear of the fans' response to 'St. Anger' not having guitar solos.

For the 'Load' album, I was experimenting so much with tone that I had to keep journals on what equipment I was using. For 'Hero of the Day', I know I used a 1958 Les Paul Standard with a Matchless Chieftain, some Boogie amps and a Vox amp - again, they're all blended.

It's definitely true that Stevie Ray Vaughan is one of my all-time favorite guitarists.