On some planet, I probably could have been a lawyer. On some planet, I could have been somebody in advertising.

Dave played an important part in our growing, but change occurs.

I like to play music. I like projects. I like excuses to hang out with my friends and play music.

A significant event for me was learning Hank Williams, reconnecting with his music's simplicity, which inspired me to inhabit the same territory. It's different, because I grew up on Led Zeppelin, The Stooges and punk, so in that sense I'm mutating country and folk more than a few degrees.

I think people will always love a heavy Sabbath riff because it's fundamental to rock.

It may take me a long time before I feel 'ready' to tour as a lead singer. I may never be ready... we'll just have to see.

Well, you go to Holland and everybody's on a bike - nobody would think to have a car.