The Main Riff For 'sandman' Was Just

Metallica Is Like The Phoenix Rising From The Ashes. We Set Everything On Fire, And This Is What Has Risen From It - St. Anger Being The Fire And Death Magnetic Being The Phoenix.

Musically, There's A Movement Called The Flatted Fifth That's Really Evil-sounding. It Was Outlawed By The Catholic Church During The Middle Ages. That Movement Is What Gives You A Real Evil Sound That Conjures Up Dark, Fantastic Images. It's Like An Audio Horror Movie. It Personifies What A Horror Movie Is About.

It's Definitely True That Stevie Ray Vaughan Is One Of My All-time Favorite Guitarists.

Everyone Has A Side To Them That's Kind Of Unexplained And Feels Misunderstood.

It Really Shocked Me Just To Hear Of The Fans' Response To 'st. Anger' Not Having Guitar Solos.