Eventually I want to subsidize my income with other creative outlets that are going to not keep me tied to the road so much.

The thing is, unfortunately, I write the best songs when I'm miserable.

But at this phase of my life, I want to write and not have to think about whether a song is going to be a hit. I want to explore the music that inspires me, and I don't want to ape myself.

It's got big riffs and really it's a rock and roll album. I think Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver fans will relate to that

I'm going to take care of myself because that's what I need to take care of.

Rock and roll doesn't allow you to grow up - especially if you're not trying very hard to.

It's incredibly stressful when the person you love is having a child.