I think it goes without saying that a lot of big horror fans are just nerds and geeks.

Just because you know umpteen billion scales, it doesn't mean you have to use them all in a solo.

We never see ourselves as being on a higher level than our fans.

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

Metallica is a very complicated, fragile thing. On the outside, it's all metal, but on the inside it's very delicate.

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.

When you're first starting out, there's always the temptation to hide behind distortion because it lets you get away with murder. But, when it comes to rhythm work, you've gotta back off that gain control a bit, especially if you're playing with another guitarist.