Doing things the way you see it, going by your own heart and soul, that is pure artistic integrity. Whether the hair is six or sixty inches long, the eyes have make-up or not, the riffs are in 'E' or 'F' sharp, the amps are Marshall or not, all those things don't matter if you are doing it for the right reason, which to me means doing it for yourself!!

I really like LIMP BIZKIT. I mean, I've said it for years - I don't know if anyone actually hears it - but I think LIMP BIZKIT are an awesome band. In terms of the rap-rock bands, or ANY bands out there, I think they really are truly among the best.

What's the message in Metallica? There is no message, but if there was a message, it really should be look within yourself, don't listen to me, don't listen to James, don't listen to anybody, look within yourself for the answers.

The worst day of my life was once that my mom didn't allow me to go to a Queen concert because I was grounded.

I'm just sittin here trying not to be unhappy.

The music business, or what`s left of it, is obviously a very - it`s like a wild west now.

I would say that I'm very proud that Metallica plays heavy music - but equally proud that we don't think like a heavy-metal band.