Does being on a label like Interscope/Universal make it easier for you to take trips to Europe?
Conrad: “No, it was easy before as well. When we got on Interscope, we had to tell them that they had to respect the fact that we consider Europe an important place to be, and I think they were surprised because most American bands do not see it that way.” Jason: “They don’t necessarily like to come over here. They are like . . . where’s my MacDonald’s? They have a sort of aversion to broadening their horizons; they are so stuck in that American mindset.” Conrad: “But it is not really more expensive to tour here; it pays for itself basically. Okay, It does cost more in a sense, but it balances out by the experiences that you have.” Jason: “I think if our tours over here were not so well received, we wouldn’t have come back. But ever since the beginning it has been great, especially in the UK. We always have fun in Europe.” You are known for your energetic stage shows. Almost every night instruments fly around, and you often get hurt yourselves as well. Do you ever fear that people will
