I don't want people to feel like they'd overdosed on too much candy.

Everyone's attention span these days is limited to how long it takes to flick the iPod wheel on to the next song.

I don't like bands who would play music like Code. I mean I hate most bands with emotional singing parts (I adore metal singing like Iron Maiden though!)

I like what's going on in Finland, with the rebirth of Beherit. I also like a band called Oranssi Pazuzu and a band called Spiderpact. There's a great scene there where they don't really care what's going on elsewhere and create music in their own vacuum.

Ultimately I want my metal in a bar and not an art gallery.

In the past stories have been what tethers us to the world and they've made us who we are.

I do try to pay attention to new bands and what's happening within the scene. I try to make sure I give everything a listen - even if I loathe it.