MAYBE these arguments would make sense if he didn't release Aftermath, which prior had him say the exact same things he's saying here, but the end result was a record just as commercially-oriented as Bon Jovi (a tad heavier, but still), with zero epic solos he was known for in the 90s, no 'flowing jamming' and other things.

The saddest part is that he must really believe what he's saying.