ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz and MISFITS guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, recently sat down Brooklyn’s Modern Love to discuss how they see veganism as an extension of metal, punk, and hardcore music.
They said:
“Being vegan is the ultimate form of rebellion. It’s taking everything that you’re supposed to do and going against it. That’s way more f*cking bada*s than anything else you could do!”
Alissa adds: “I always find it funny when people go around saying ‘I can’t afford to be vegan. You’ve eaten vegan! Bananas, cereal, a peanut butter — that’s vegan food. Meat and dairy are the actual luxury items. Being vegan is super cheap!”
She also pointed out that veganism isn’t a cure-all for what ails you. Vegan food can be unhealthy, and vegans can be unhappy — the most important part is always the principle.
“It’s important for people to know that everyone is different. You can’t just go on a diet and expect change. It’s way more than a diet, it’s a lifestyle. It’s an ethical stance. You don’t have to be super religious or spiritual to be vegan.
“You can be vegan and still hate everything,” she says, and then beams at Doyle. “There’s one right here!”