I can't really remember how I became interested in RATM.� All I know is one day I was listening to Evil Empire and it blew my mind!� In today's music scene, where we are constantly bombarded w/imagery and music that doesn't have much substance, RATM was a breath of fresh air. They tapped into what was already there.� I was always conscious of all the inequity and foul stuff happening in the world, but they broke it down for me.�

They made me more aware--more conscious.� They've taught me some things that I wasn't aware of and for that I am grateful.� They represent passion, dedication and a consciousness that is all to rare in the music world and the world at large.