I went through some pretty rough patches in my life, and I've come out of them a stronger, more inspired, and energetic person.
The Ramones all hate each other, and they did it for decades. I wouldn't be able to do that. That would be like working at the bank or something.
When George W. Bush was up for re-election, we took part in Rock Against Bush.
I miss the videos that are short films, back when MTV played videos all day.
I loved anything spooky, mysterious, or frightening.
I'm in Alkaline Trio; I guess I get to rip off myself. I give myself permission.
With Alkaline Trio, we are who we are. We never really feel too confined, but when we get together, there is an Alkaline Trio sound, and when I go off and do something on my own, there is an element of freedom that I don't have with the Trio.
For Alkaline Trio, Chicago is our hometown. The band started there. Even though we all live in different cities now, we still call Chicago home, and it's always really exciting to come back and play for our best crowd.
Touring with Blink helped introduce people to Alkaline Trio who otherwise wouldn't have ever heard of us.
I love working with my band-mates in Alkaline Trio, but to make a rock record that was just mine was something that I wanted to do.
