(That the band chose Harrisburg, better known for the Pennsylvania Chili Cookoff than a raucous hotbed of music, is an example of its theory of controlled success. Rather than trying to be a) an itty-bitty fish in a big pond like New York, ... The band built up a fan-base in Harrisburg and then began playing larger surrounding cities to get exposure.
- Brett ScallionsI remember when first, Stripes, and then Animal House came out - which I was really proud of, even though it was kind of loose and quite raucous - there were imitative movies that were not quite as good.
- Ivan ReitmanI`m busier than a busy person. People aren`t scared to play this raucous, harsh music over radio speakers, so I think it`s the perfect time to get in with some real serious, heavy bands.
- Jason Newsted