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

Posted 05/07/2013 at 4:19pm | by Alan Di Perna

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Critics snubbed it upon its release in 1972, but Exile on Main St. has become one of rock’s greatest landmarks. Keith Richards recalls the making of the Rolling Stones' masterpiece and how the album’s new reissue project became a walk down memory lane.

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Exclusive Video: Joe Satriani Discusses His New Album, 'Unstoppable Momentum'

Posted 05/06/2013 at 4:02pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of the official press kit video for Joe Satriani's new album, Unstoppable Momentum, which will be released Tuesday, May 7, through Epic Records.

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Standing Strong: John Oates Discusses New Single and Project, 'Good Road to Follow'

Posted 05/06/2013 at 3:14pm | by James Wood

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Since the formation of their partnership in the early 1970s, Daryl Hall and John Oates have gone on to become the most successful duo in rock history. Together, they've sold more than 80 million albums, scored 10 No. 1 records and amassed more than 20 top 40 hits — and they've toured the world for decades.

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Posted 05/06/2013 at 2:12pm | by James Wood

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Since the release of their debut album and No. 1 breakout smash, "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not," the husband-and-wife team of Thompson Square (Keifer and Shawna Thompson) has been setting the music world on fire.

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Let the Good Times Grohl: Dave Grohl Talks 'Sound City: Real to Reel'

Posted 05/06/2013 at 10:19am | by Alan di Perna

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Dave Grohl’s Sound City: Real to Reel is many things: a feature-length documentary that was the buzz of this year’s Sundance festival, a star-studded CD packed with great tunes and a series of historic concerts.

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Slayer: Grave New World

Posted 05/06/2013 at 10:19am | by Brad Angle

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Slayer continue their quest for global domination with World Painted Blood, their annihilating new album. Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King talk about working hard, playing fast and living life on the dark side.

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Interview: Jason Newsted Talks New EP, 'Metal,' and Reconnecting with Metallica

Posted 05/06/2013 at 10:19am | by John Katic

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Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted walked away from one of the world's biggest bands to explore his own music. In the process, he worked with the progressive metal veterans Voivod and played with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and many others.

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From the Archive: Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Discusses Gear and Slayer's Beginnings

Posted 05/03/2013 at 1:12pm | by Randy Howard

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Slayer's Jeff Hanneman talks to Guitar World about the early days of the band.

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Dear Guitar Hero: Slayer's Jeff Hanneman on Songwriting, Pre-Show Warmups, Hendrix and More

Posted 05/03/2013 at 8:10am | by Brad Angle

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He’s a founding member of Slayer and one of the fastest players in thrash. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…

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Audio Interview: Catching Up with White Wizzard's Jake Dreyer, Will Wallner and Jon Leon

Posted 05/02/2013 at 4:44pm | by Andrew Bansal

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Los Angeles-based classic metal outfit White Wizzard formed in 2007. After enduring several lineup changes, the band finally seems to have settled on solid ground. Their early albums — High Speed GTO and Over The Top — treated fans to some solid, catchy old-school metal. The next album, Flying Tigers, took the band into new musical territory. Their upcoming release, The Devil's Cut, sees them progress even further with scorching lead guitar work.

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