Good leads played on overdriven guitar, slightly heavy music but not very strong drums, me standing in the open, face towards the night sky, complete darkness, being accompanied by someone I trust. That is my idea of Heaven. It's so peaceful, so perfect, serene, eternal, like time has stopped, full of harmony, stability, joy.
I remember the Mark Knopfler concert. He was performing "Telegraph Road". Alternately playing solo piano and overdriven leads, my eyes were closed, was thinking of absolutely nothing. Amazingly wonderful...
People say heavy metal is noisy, violent. I find it completely the opposite. It’s like a protection. It imparts a sense of peace with oneself and the circumstances, warm and comforting. Like an external energy making you tick and not requiring anything of you.
