[Deicide] "It is really an unfortunate situation for everyone, for Vital Remains, for Deicide, for Glen, especially for the fans. Our record company and everyone involved with Deicide were hit really hard by this, but there isn’t a whole lot anyone can done. There is life and there is business. The band is definitely a part of everyone’s life, but when it comes down to something like family, it definitely falls under business. Sometimes, you first have to take care of your family business, so that is what he had to do." - Steve Asheim

[Satan's Host] "We don't corner ourselves in one form of the Black Arts. We work in all forms of Satanic Philosophies of Life. We exuviate belief in oneself, as with the exploration of workings in the realm of demons, from several of cultures and time periods of history. We are the true possessors of the Black Flame. We consummately evolve with the changing times, hell we embrace the change, and forge a new that has never been before." - Eli Elixir

[Unearth] "We’re just a bunch of laid back, easy going dudes that like to have a lot of fun. Every tour that we’re on, we just seem to get along with all the other bands. So I’m not surprised by their comments, but I was very happy and proud with the things they had to say. I mean, Vinnie Paul is like an idol to us. For him to say the things he said was great." - Trevor Phipps

[Noumena] “There are lots of great metal bands in Finland, indeed. I could even say too many metal bands. It is difficult to stick out from the mass. There are many bands playing more or less melodic death metal in Finland. I think Noumena is based more on Finnish music traditional, meanwhile great number of groups draw their influences from Sweden. Variety of vocal styles is one essential and distinctive aspect of our music. We devote to catchy melodies and epic and dark atmosphere.” -Hannu Savolainen

[Cavalera Conspiracy] "Jamming with Igor is different than when I jam with anyone else because we go back so far. We go back in time, twenty-five years ago, to the beginning when it was just two brothers jamming in our house in Brazil. There is this connection that’s different because he’s my brother." - Max Cavalera

[Stuck Mojo] "The whole point of it is this, I’m not for the war or against it, but I would be very arrogant to think that I know the ins and outs of foreign policy better than someone who has dedicated their whole life to public service by watching CNN. I’m just a dumb-ass guitar player who plays four chords, so I stick to the topics I know are true. What are some of the things I know are true? Islamic terrorism is terrible and is something bands don’t talk about." - Rich Ward

[As I Lay Dying] "I think that a lot of the traditional metal lyrics and some of the metal scene’s lyrics are dark and negative. I think it’s kind of cheesy to talk about wizards, dragons and things like that. I think that was fun way back when metal first started to be a little bit shocking. I think it’s old and tired now. Being in a band that has a positive message is something that is worth being passionate about." - Tim Lambesis

[Epicurean] "We actually all do this full time right now… which is why we’re all flat broke, haha. It is hard, and with the net and so much access to SO much music, it does make it tough, but I think if you aren’t willing to take that leap of faith and go at it with everything you’ve got, you don’t have a prayer." - John Laramy

[Dillinger Escape Plan] “I’m always slightly surprised that anyone gives a shit to be honest with you, about anything that we choose to do. It’s never really something that you take for granted or you get used to either. Obviously we thought it was great otherwise we wouldn’t have put it out but for anyone else to think so is nice to hear." -Greg Puciato

[3 (Three)] "It’s something you’ve got to see for yourself. But we’re a collective of five individuals and we each bring different influences to the table. But what I think we have most in common is our passion when it comes to playing music and we love good songs and it’s a beautiful thing if you can grace a good song with technical prowess, and to me that’s the ultimate combination." - Joey Eppard

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