Metal guys are huge nerds. A good percentage of them are either horror or sci-fi or comic book or fantasy nerds.
Scott IanI'm just not a big fan of the too-cool-for-school indie world. Metal bands have never been invited or been able to be part of the cool kids, and I like it that way.
Scott IanWhen you're younger - duh - you don't really have the tools to deal with certain things in your life.
Scott IanA guitar for me is pretty much strictly in the context of writing songs for my band, coming up with ideas with my band, and then being able to perform those songs as best as I can on stage - that's what the guitar for me has always been.
Scott Ian