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Interviews

Black Sabbath: Lucky '13'

Tony Iommi opens up about his battle with cancer and the struggle to make 13.

The Doors: Strange Days

Robby Krieger sheds light — album by album — on one of rock’s most mysterious bands.

1986 Yngwie Malmsteen Interview

Here's our interview with Yngwie Malmsteen from the January 1986 issue of Guitar World. He discusses his roots, his rep and his 1985 album, Marching Out.

The Making of 'Exile on Main St.'

Keith Richards recalls the making of the Rolling Stones' masterpiece.

Black Sabbath: Lucky '13'

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Title: Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath Opens Up About His Battle with Cancer and the Struggle to Make '13'

The Doors: Strange Days

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Title: Interview: Guitarist Robby Krieger Discusses The Doors' Albums and Working with Jim Morrison

1986 Yngwie Malmsteen Interview

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Title: Yngwie Malmsteen Discusses his Roots, His Rep and his Latest Album in this 1986 Guitar World Interview

The Making of 'Exile on Main St.'

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Title: Rolling Stones: Keith Richards on the Making of 'Exile on Main St.'

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