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.
Latest articles by James Wood
The Darkness’ Dan Hawkins Discusses the Band's New Album, ‘Pinewood Smile’
By James Wood published
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.
Bring Me The Horizon’s Lee Malia Discusses New Epiphone Explorer Custom Artisan Outfit
By James Wood published
Live's Ed Kowalczyk and Chad Taylor Discuss Remastered ‘Mental Jewelry’ Package, Reunion and Band's Future
By James Wood published
United We Rock: REO Speedwagon's Dave Amato Talks Monster Summer Tour with Styx and Don Felder
By James Wood published
This summer’s United We Rock Tour features three juggernauts of classic rock:REO Speedwagon, Styx and former Eagle Don Felder.
Bon Jovi Guitarist Phil X Discusses New ‘Hired Gun’ Music Biz Documentary
By James Wood published
Lou Gramm and Michael Staertow Talk Foreigner, Touring and Memorable Moments
By James Wood published
It’s hard to believe it’s been 40years since Foreigner’s eponymous debut album.
Styx on a ‘Mission’: Tommy Shaw and James “JY” Young Talk New Album and United We Rock Tour
By James Wood published
The Mission is classic rock giant Styx’s 16th studio album and their first disc of new material in more than 14years.
Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach Talks New Solo Album, ‘Waiting On a Song’
By James Wood published
“It’s unlike anything I’ve ever done, but it still makes sense.”
Paul Gilbert Discusses Mr. Big's New Album and His Improving Improvisational Skills
By James Wood published
I recently spoke with Gilbert about Defying Gravity(which will be released July 7), gear and the upcoming G4 Experience.
Gretchen Menn Is Primed for Zepparella’s Malibu Guitar Festival Performance
By James Wood published
The Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli, Dave Rosser and Jon Skibic Talk New Album, ‘In Spades’
By James Wood published
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).
Wendy Dio Discusses This Year’s Ride for Ronnie Charity Event
By James Wood published
WendyDioand the Ronnie JamesDioStand Up and Shout Cancer Fund will present the third-annualRide for Ronnie this Sunday, May 7.
From Metal to Modern Art: Jason Newsted Talks Upcoming Exhibit, Metallica and More
By James Wood published
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.
Nita Strauss and Nicole Papastavrou Discuss Their New Band, We Start Wars
By James Wood published
"The Animal Inside" is the groove-driven, debut song from We Start Wars, a new, all-female band led byAlice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss.
Damon Johnson Talks New Black Star Riders Album, 'Heavy Fire'
By James Wood published
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.
Foreigner at 40: Mick Jones Talks New Compilation Album, Gear and Autobiography
By James Wood published
The Alarm’s Mike Peters Discusses His Inspiring New Documentary, ‘Man in the Camo Jacket’
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.
New James Hetfield Biography: An Interview with Author Mark Eglinton
By James Wood published
Mark Eglinton's So Let It Be Written: The Biography of Metallica’s James Hetfield isthe first biography of a living member of Metallica.
Aimee Mann Talks New Album, ‘Mental Illness,’ and Working with Rush on "Time Stand Still"
By James Wood published
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.
Andy Summers Discusses His New Album, ‘Triboluminescence’
By James Wood published
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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