I lead two totally separate lives. There are times when I have to slip into rock star mode.

I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike a chord with me emotionally.

I will be the focal point for however long I decide to play. Half of me likes that idea and half of me doesn't, but once the adrenaline kicks in, I'll probably really enjoy it.

God knows why - no pun intended - but every time I write a song, I feel a need to touch on religion.

I didn't write songs for a very long time.

Our music over the years has been very cinematic. It's surprising we never really got into film soundtracks.

If you go into the eastern bloc countries we are huge, and in Russia. Maybe there is something about the depressing nature of our music and lyrics that some people find an affinity with.