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Highlight of your band ’ s set list ? I ’ m really excited about the reaction “ This Means War ” [ from 2013 ’ s Hail to the King ] is getting these days . That ’ s a real fun song to play , and I like the grooves and riffs .
Tips for winning over a tough crowd ? You just have to be confident . Don ’ t give ’ em anything to further their disapproval . Just
go up there , rock out , and act like it ’ s a base of your fans . And don ’ t scream and yell at them .
Advice for a band just starting to play live ? Just go up there and enjoy it , because it ’ s a really special thing to be able to do . We interact with the crowd , turn it into a party . I wouldn ’ t worry about the performance or having a stiff and ridged

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structure for the show . If you keep it loose , you ’ ll find yourself , eventually .
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