Horror movies started to wane around the onset of World War II, and after World War II, when all the troops came home, people weren't really interested in seeing horror movies, because they had the real horror right on their front doorsteps.

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

If a guitar is too easy for me to play, it makes me too laid back. I like to battle with my guitar.

We wanted to offer something new to our audience. I hate it when bands stop taking chances.

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.

Everyone has a side to them that's kind of unexplained and feels misunderstood.

I'm death obsessed. You know, I have death all over my house. I have a stuffed two headed sheep!