'Whiplash' was always the song I hated the most because it's a song designed to screw with drummers.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I've always been a fan of 'Beat It,' 'You Rock My World,' and 'Smooth Criminal.'
Before 'Whiplash,' I'd had a string of failed scripts. I'd pour my blood, sweat and tears into them, and no one would like them.
As delicate as 'Guy and Madeline' was, it was important that 'Whiplash' come off as more of a fever dream.
I've always seen my drumming as lyrical anyway.
I mean, when it gets down to it I just wanted to play the drums. The rest of it never meant that much to me.
I hate music, especially when it's played.
I like the original Metallica version they did on 'Garage Days' - 'Last Caress' and 'Green Hell.'
The first few songs of the album 'Little Earthquakes' were unlike anything I'd ever heard.
Popular music has always had its really horrendous stuff.
I've always loved the mixture of crushing live drums with a programmed groove, that really cool blend, like in the verse there's a really funky drum beat that is programmed then it comes in to the chorus; you've got that enormous human feel where the band kicks in.