Rock and Roll is instant coffee.
For my shows, I don't play too many slow songs.
I was always searching for something bigger, faster and better, and Slayer came up with that.
I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window.
Some guys said 'Here's bop!' Wham! They said, 'Here's something we can make money on!' Wham! 'Here's a comedian!' Wham! Here's a guy who talks funny talk!'
In the 70s, what thrash was there? Punk came on, and that was cool. But there was no thrash. There were dinosaur big bands, and that was great. Those were my influences.
If you listen to the songs I write, they are the most ADHD songs ever. They have five hooks in one and it all happens in three minutes.
My heart has always been in more up-tempo music you can dance to.
I don't just do power ballads. I have a lot of up-tempo stuff, too - like 'Can't Fight the Moonlight.'
Me being the metal fan that I am, I like to listen to thrash metal to get me pumped - that kind of music will get your heart racing and ready for a crowd.
Sometimes I need a boost, and I go for something that's a little bit more intense and a bigger beat.
The worst thing for me when I go to a concert is a whole bunch of ballads. You get bored.
I don't like music that much... I put on the TV. But I often play things like fast-tempo disco or Queen. I've liked those since way back when.
