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

Art & Soul: Adam Jones Discusses Tool's Limited-Edition 'Opiate' EP Reissue

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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.

Let the Good Times Grohl: 'Sound City'

Dave Grohl discusses his star-studded multimedia celebration of rock's former glory.

Tool's Adam Jones: Art & Soul

Adam Jones discusses Tool's art- and collectible-filled limited-edition reissue of Opiate.

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.'

Let the Good Times Grohl: 'Sound City'

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

Tool's Adam Jones: Art & Soul

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Title: Art & Soul: Adam Jones Discusses Tool's Limited-Edition 'Opiate' EP Reissue

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