“Most bands, when they sign with a major, are from an indie. They usually start off with a big dilemma. They think they're selling a part of their souls or they're losing control over an aspect of their lives or something.” ThinkingSoulBigsBandMajorsLosingAspectSellingDilemmaLosing Control Author:James Dean Bradfield
“Britain, as a pop music nation, used to have this very 'empire' kind of attitude. We used to 'invade' the world with our bands, you know? That's obviously changed, because in Europe they're much more interested in bands speaking their own language. Especially in France and Germany. They're starting to develop their own bands much more.” KnowsWorldKindUsedLanguageNationsAttitudeChangedBandEuropeStartingPopsFranceGermanyBritainEmpiresPop Music Author:James Dean Bradfield
“I've never really been interested in replicating the record in live performance, because I'd just get bored. When I was young I used to go and see bands and, even if it was my favorite band, I'd get bored after twenty minutes.” IfsYoungUsedRecordsMinutesBandPerformancesTwentiesMy FavoriteBoredLive PerformanceFavorite Bands Author:James Dean Bradfield