And when asked if he's surprised at their continued popularity and ability to sell out stadiums, Ament reports that he often has to pinch himself when hitting the stage after an extended break.

He tells Rolling Stone: "After a while, I actually forget that I'm in this big band, so I'm always humbled and shocked when things like that happen. It's never not a surprise. It's always exciting to be on tour. You're in a nice hotel. You show up at the gig and the amps sound great.

"A lot of our crew has been with us for 15 to 25 years and they do a great job. It feels like, 'Wow, this is what I do.' That happens every time after we haven't toured in a while.