I really like writing poetry and lyrics because it's one thing where I give up control. I don't feel like I need to be in control of it. I just sort of let it happen, and then I know when it's done. I know when it's finished.

We don't follow trends; I don't think we even set trends. We just do our own thing. We just do what we love. That's why Arch Enemy sounds like that.

The animal rights cause is something close to my heart and something I truly believe in.

I've done music as a hobby, either in musical theater or just jamming with friends, pretty much for as long as I can remember.

We should be pointing out people's accomplishments rather than their looks, but if it can promote our band, why not?

I think that metal has always been, in my opinion, the most passionate form of music, and it only makes sense to actually be passionate about what you're saying when you're delivering music to people, whether it's through an album or for a live show.