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Okay, hold on a second. I agree that we shouldn't paint all the members of a group with the same brush because of the actions of a minority. On the other hand, the label 'nihilistic' is getting thrown around a lot and it is, frankly, completely ridiculous in regard to ISIS - they have a clear goal and clear set of beliefs and values. They believe in it so strongly that they will kill or die for it. That's the polar opposite of nihilism.

And it's ludicrous to suggest that they shouldn't be described as 'Islamic'. Again, no duh, most Muslims don't interpret Islam this way; but ISIS are driven by their version of Islam. You simply can't understand ISIS if you deny this. Are we going to suggest that the Crusades shouldn't be considered an act of radical Christianity, because it is just so far from what we consider to be Christian values? What about the Westboro Baptist Church, or abortion clinic bombers? Clearly the actions of the religious extremists are driven by their underlying religious beliefs; whether or not that reflects the religion at large is another matter.

This is a great quote that I don't think applies here. No one just 'told them' that they were being attacked in Jordan. A terrorist organization burned one of their pilots alive and is now targeting about a dozen more. And if push comes to shove, and ISIS weren't to be contained (which, thankfully, they are), they would sure as shit attack Jordan.

Do you still go to concerts? Has it affected your ability to enjoy concerts afterwards? Is it something you think about when you’re at a show, where you find yourself checking to see how security is?

What is it with Dyatlovs causing "incidents", am I right?

I've read that after lots of touring and live performances, everything ceased because it was just too stressful. I love your music, but you were active before my time and I got into it from listening to my dad'd record collection. Eventually, I was inspired to become a musician, and after ten years of bands and four years of touring with the last group I was in - I completely understand. I actually departed from the group just yesterday due to anxiety issues. I'm a littl torn up about it, because I love playing music live but touring just causes too many negative emotional issues to rise to the surface for me.

Would you elaborate on your own experience? Do you have any wisdom or advice for a musicians who stick to the studio?