Community Quote by Nita Strauss

In the beginning I thought that metal was something scary, but I learned how thoughtful and amazing metal is. I'm so honored to be…

— Suzuka Nakamoto

I feel like the Roses were a great group, but I never wanted to try to do it again. I knew I couldn't get…

— Ian Brown

I started growing roses. I enjoyed the craft of it and that they're difficult to look after; they can provide joy.

— Yannis Philippakis

A lot of people are surprised by my love of heavy metal. I fell in love with heavy metal almost before any other genre.…

— Jamie Cullum

I view the experiences that I have had - both the tough ones and the pleasant ones - as gifts.

— Deval Patrick

I tend to keep my love of heavy metal under the radar.

— Mark Bonnar

I was really into metal when I was growing up. It was just something I thought I could do and wanted to try.

— Jeff Hanneman

I just believe in giving people their roses while they're living. That's my new thing - period.

— BJ the Chicago Kid

I will champion this forever - that the rock and metal scene is absolutely the most inclusive, amazing, supportive community that I've ever been…

— Nita Strauss

I hope everyone can appreciate the wonderful aspects of metal music.

— Moa Kikuchi

Metal has always been somewhat marginalized, and I love to prove the perception and stereotypes that go with it wrong.

— Eddie Trunk

I love a bit of heavy-metal.

— Chris McCausland