“I've had the chance to watch Metallica's James Hetfield from the side ...” — Zacky Vengeance Quote

I've had the chance to watch Metallica's James Hetfield from the side of the stage night after night, listening to his monitors, and his playing is so perfect. Slash is an amazing lead guitarist, but when you listen to his rhythm playing, you can hear how he pulls everything together with such a great feel, which is the most important thing.

With any success, a lot of voices come out, and you start hearing a lot more opinions on the matter. We've provoked very strong reactions in both directions since day one.

I think, as long as people have a strong opinion, whether they love or hate us, I think we're doing something right.

I think people have the right to love whoever they want, and I think that women have the right to do whatever they wish to their bodies given the circumstances.

I started out as a guitarist in the early '80s.

I'm a good rhythm guitarist and that's it.

I think Wes Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist that ever lived.

I got a lot from my uncle who is a really good ska guitarist. Very ragged makeshift rhythms and intricate lines.

I'm not a great guitarist, and I'm not a great singer.