James Wood
James is a guitarist and freelance writer who's interviewed some of the biggest names in music. He is the author of four books and his writing credits include work for Guitar World, AXS and Yahoo! as well as for his hometown newspaper where he writes on a variety of topics with both passion and humor. As a guitarist, he's performed everywhere from local bars and nightclubs to some of the biggest stages in front of thousands of music fans.
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Guitar World recently spoke with The Darkness guitarist Dan Hawkins about the band's new album, 'Pinewood Smile,' songwriting, gear and more in this exclusive new interview.

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This summer’s United We Rock Tour features three juggernauts of classic rock:REO Speedwagon, Styx and former Eagle Don Felder.

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It’s hard to believe it’s been 40years since Foreigner’s eponymous debut album.

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The Mission is classic rock giant Styx’s 16th studio album and their first disc of new material in more than 14years.

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“It’s unlike anything I’ve ever done, but it still makes sense.”

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I recently spoke with Gilbert about Defying Gravity(which will be released July 7), gear and the upcoming G4 Experience.

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TheAfghanWhigs' spellbinding new album,In Spades, which will be released May 5, is the long-awaited followup to their internationally acclaimed Do to the Beast (2014).

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WendyDioand the Ronnie JamesDioStand Up and Shout Cancer Fund will present the third-annualRide for Ronnie this Sunday, May 7.

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After suffering a shoulder injury in 2006 and being unable to play, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsteddecided to put down his bass and pick up a brush.

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"The Animal Inside" is the groove-driven, debut song from We Start Wars, a new, all-female band led byAlice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss.

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While continuing to pay homage to their Thin Lizzy legacy, Black Star Riders’ third album, Heavy Fire, also represents a major turning point for the band.

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By James Wood Published
The story behind Mike Peters’ inspiring new documentary, Man in the Camo Jacket, actually begins with the music of the Alarm.

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Mark Eglinton's So Let It Be Written: The Biography of Metallica’s James Hetfield isthe first biography of a living member of Metallica.

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After recording several albums with 'TilTuesday, Aimee Mann began a successful solo career that spawned a string of eclectic but seriously engaging albums, from 1993'sWhatever to 2012’s Charmer.

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Andy Summers rose to fame in the late Seventies and early Eighties as the guitarist of the legendary, multi-million-selling rock band the Police.

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It’s been 35years since Night Ranger released their guitar-driven debut, Dawn Patrol.
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