The power, the complexity, the aggression - there's so many things that would attract anyone to Metallica. I think that they are the prime example of a metal band. — David Draiman Copy Share Image
We are a metal band, period. To me, the 'nu' part infers some sort of a rap influence. — David Draiman Copy Share Image
I'm liberal about everything that is issue-based as far as ideology, but I'm also of the opinion of a very small government. — David Draiman Copy Share Image
The forces that precipitate the vicious cycle of conflict on this planet do not pledge allegiance to either the left or the right or… — David Draiman Copy Share Image
What makes you a rock star is what are you able to do when you get behind that microphone, when you put that guitar… — David Draiman Copy Share Image
Everyone has a struggle in life, and the question is do you allow yourself to be overcome by it or do you master it with unified strength and power. This is exactly what the music was meant to do, to transend your normal world, to make you more than what you are, to make you set down your burden for… — David Draiman Copy Share
I try not to mix the politics as much with the band, per se, because my political views are my own; they're not necessarily… — David Draiman Copy Share Image
I'm a fan of Genesis prior to Phil Collins. I don't really like Phil. — David Draiman Copy Share Image
Don't get me wrong - we love our hip-hop, but in its own context. Rap has no place in our music. Is what we… — David Draiman Copy Share Image
I will never, ever apologize for being passionate about the things that I believe in, and it is just that, it is just an… — David Draiman Copy Share Image
I would have no problem with a woman as president. I have a problem with Hillary Clinton as president. I think the right woman… — David Draiman Copy Share Image
I'll never forget getting my first Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chain records, and hearing that wonderful, beautiful darkness. And the rhythmic intensity, that's… — David Draiman Copy Share Image
I will always be a proud defender of the Jewish people and of the State of Israel. — David Draiman Copy Share Image
