Original sentence: However, Claudio Sanchez has stated that he never listened to the band until he repeatedly heard the comparisons.In addition to the classic rock influences, the band also has hardcore punk influences such as Bad Brains and The Misfits.In an interview, Claudio noted that he learned to play guitar by listening to the Misfits' Legacy of Brutality.Sanchez has stated that he is influenced by bands such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and many people draw comparisons to Rush
Edited sentence: However, Claudio Sanchez has stated that he never listened to the band until he repeatedly heard the comparisons, lending credence to the fact that the band sounds nothing like Rush.In addition to the classic rock influences, the band also claims hardcore punk influences such as Bad Brains and The Misfits.In an interview, Claudio claimed that he learned to play guitar by listening to the Misfits' Legacy of Brutality.Sanchez has stated that he is influenced by bands such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and many uneducated people draw comparisons to Rush