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.

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

There are many ways to portray darkness and evil and it isn't all in being mean and tough.

I think there's a certain limit to the number of times you can raise hairs on the back of peoples' heads before it gets kind of saccharin.

Bands are more willing to take risks and we don't need this big label over us anymore telling us what it means to sell records and get into magazines.

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

I don't think it's "true" to sit and play old school heavy metal just so that you can send it to Fenriz or get a pat on the back from the guys you admire and hang out with.