Σε πρόσφατη συνέντευξή του στο ARTISTdirect.com ο τραγουδιστής μίλησε για την περιοδεία των Down, το καινούριο τους EP και την επερχόμενη σόλο δουλειά του. Σχολιάζοντας το δύο πρώτα κομμάτια του επερχόμενου σόλο άλμπουμ "Family, Friends And Associates" και "Conflict" δήλωσε:
" I think those songs are still a far cry from the full-length that will be coming out this upcoming summer, though. To me, they're more in line with the straight-ahead songs I've come up with. Be prepared for a different listen when you hear the upcoming full-length. I wanted to do something different with a lot of fucking energy that would, I guess, come off as faster or more energetic than your basic fast playing at a million miles an hour with blast beats. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. It's just been overdone so many times. In my mind, there are ways to rhythmically capture a lot of energy without having to resort to the common way or speed-for-the-sake-of-speed feel. "
Επίσης στιχουργικά φαίνεται είναι εμφανής η διαφορά με το μοτίβο στίχων των Down.
" With the Down lyrics, the listeners can take them and interpret them in their own ways. With the solo shit, I'm being very direct. There isn't any wordplay. There isn't any hidden message. It's all right there in front of you. There it is. "
