We really just wanted our songs to be anthem guitar rock with a great message. He was so awesome at capturing a moment in time and space, not concerned with making it so perfect it made it sterile.

Songs don't last that long, but as an anthem, this could be around for a while.

I have this really beautiful Martin guitar, and it just kind of writes songs for me.

'Let It Die' is more piano-based, organ-based and percussion-based. Live, the songs are more guitar-based. The record that we're doing right now is really guitar-based. I feel like finally I get to write some parts that I'll be excited to play on tour for this record.

Well, I would sit on the bed with my guitar, write these really personal songs, and then take them around the world.

I absolutely love the Philharmonic. I also love rock guitar.