All Time Low are hoping that with the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards back in New York on Sunday, the artists who are in town for it will be able to celebrate in a manner befitting the city that never sleeps. Actually, the boys from Baltimore think New York should change its motto to the familiar-sounding "What happens in NYC, stays in NYC."

"New York is just one of those places where you can do ridiculous things," frontman Alex Gaskarth told MTV News. "It's kind of a more legit version of Vegas where you can still act like a complete fool, but also get things done."

In addition to enjoying New York for all its fun perks, Gaskarth is also a fan of hometown girl Lady Gaga, who is up for nine Moonmen and will be performing at the show. "I love Lady Gaga," he said. "The whole spectacle is amazing. I think that girl really knows what she's doing. She's insanely talented. Her voice is so good, and I'm excited to see what she does. I'm sure it will be very extravagant, and I would expect that from a Gaga performance."

Guitarist Jack Barakat took some time to imagine what the eccentric Gaga might wear onstage. "I saw a picture of her recently; she was wearing a dress that was made of, like, metal," he said. "I'd love to see something like that. That'd be really cool."

And the guys even weighed in on the night's two big battles: Eminem vs. Kanye West and Lady Gaga vs. Beyoncé. The winners of the night in their book will be Eminem and Gaga. "I'd love to see Eminem win, dude. His new record's great," Barakat said. "Since Gaga's new this year, this is her year. I think she's going to take home a bunch of awards."

Watch the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards Preshow this Sunday, September 13, at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the big event, live at 9 p.m. Check out our interactive map of New York to see how the city is celebrating the VMAs all week long, and stay tuned for party coverage, concert reports, behind-the-scenes updates and more.