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MH: You had shared with me earlier that a new Lethal Injektion album is about to
drop. And you are working with Crazy Town on a new album as well? Tell us a
little about that.

JR: Both projects are pushing to put the most energy into being something that people
enjoy on a deeper level, hopefully. That's always the goal, right? Crazy Town is
dropping early next year.

MH: Jonathan, tell me, what inspires you all to write and how is your writing
process?

JR: Again, like I said, I have many things that inspire and motivate me. Pain, love, and
the pain from love. And that's the real truth.

MH: Where else do you find the inspiration for the songs and lyrics?

JR: Every once in a while, a little bit of friendly, creative competition, but not usually.

MH: From the beginning of your music inspiration to doing what you do now,
what attracted you in working as an engineer/producer with other artists?

JR: Working with the best -- or some of the best -- producers and engineers in the world
for the past 20 years. Also, wanting to put my hands in the Matrix because I understood
what needed to happen and what certain tricks and levels of professionalism there
were. It's always been a dream of mine, so I started attacking it.

MH: Which artists have inspired you throughout your life?

JR: There are many. I like them all, but Nirvana, Korn, The Doors, The Beatles,
Messhugah, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Primus, Faith No More, and Deftones
are just a few. Anything with groove rhythm.

MH: What music or bands do you like to listen to on your time off?

JR: I like to listen to different types of music. I am currently listening to Loathe, Hell
Doubt, and Made by HNR.

MH: You’ve worked and shared the stage with many national acts…name a few?

JR: I’ve been fortunate to have shared the stage with bands and artists such as
Slipknot, Panic! at the Disco, Chevelle, Awolnation, Korn, In This Moment, Bring Me
The Horizon, Nothing More, Tech N9ne. There’s even more, but too many to mention.

MH: Which band(s) would you like to play with next?

JR: I would like to work with or play with Tool, Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Metallica,
Deftones…Ozzy? LOL!