The Misfits skull was my second tattoo, and the Danzig was my third.

There was never a time when I wasn't making guitars out of cardboard or dressing up like the Misfits.

As far as being onstage, commanding presence, I've always looked up to people like Axl Rose and Freddie Mercury and Paul Stanley - the rock gods. I've always wanted to be able to achieve that level of commanding nature onstage and really leading people at a show.

We truly believe with hard work, dedication and perseverance, we can become the best at what we do. No one wants to become mediocre.

Always be yourself and rebel against what people tell you should be and be whatever you want to.

I don't know what metalcore is. I know what rock n' roll is... It's not rocket science.