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" I wanna write a classic metal record, a classic rock record, in 2013. "

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" One thing I loved when I was growing up, you maybe saw one review from a magazine like 'Rolling Stone,' but now there are 150 reviews before an album even comes out. There are so many opinions out there, but the only one that really matters is your own. "

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" Growing up, I was always playing with video games. "

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" I've always been a really open person around my friends. "

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