Latest articles by Jon Wiederhorn
Alcest's Neige: "I went with my aggressive feelings and wrote these songs very quickly - they were true to my emotions"
The frettin' frontman takes you inside the cult French blackgazers’ latest album, the turmoil-driven Spiritual Instinct
Kirk Hammett: "I love that Greeny has its own fanbase that’s completely independent of me"
The metal icon details how he came to own Peter Green's legendary Les Paul, where it fits in Metallica's sound, and his own tributes to the Fleetwood Mac co-founder
Code Orange: "We've taken guitar headstocks to the forehead, and broken fingers and toes onstage"
Guitarists Reba Meyers and Dominic Landolina on their uncompromising approach to performance and the creation of their digitally influenced masterpiece Underneath
The ultimate Spinal Tap moments: rock 'n' roll's biggest names share their most embarrassing stories
Metal masters Glenn Tipton, Matt Heafy, Willie Adler, Dino Cazares, Ben Weinman and more share their own awkward tales
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Opeth: "Prog-rock has become all about intricate guitar solos and weird time signatures - there's more to us than that"
Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson talk gear, jazzy (and folky) influences and In Cauda Venenum, the band’s poignant, personal and ripping new album
Death Angel: "We were trying to be progressive when we barely even knew three chords!"
Rob Cavestany and Ted Aguilar reflect on their early efforts and how they developed into the complex thrash of new album Humanicide
How Born of Osiris Guitarist Lee McKinney Made 'The Simulation' a Rocking Reality
Lee McKinney tells GW how he blended fans' desires and wish lists with his band's creative vision to create 'The Simulation.'
Lamb of God's Mark Morton Talks Debut Solo Album, 'Anesthetic'
He didn’t set out to make a star-studded solo album; he just wanted to write songs.
Bring Me the Horizon's Lee Malia Lifts the Veil on 'Amo,' Their Genre-Jumping New Album
“What would be the point of giving people exactly what they expect every album?”
“It’s Not Metal”: Lee McKinney Bends Minds with His New Instrumental Solo Album, 'Infinite Mind'
The Born of Osiris guitarist's debut release mixes neo-classical rock, metallic jazz and prog.
David Davidson Details Revocation's Adventurous New Album, 'The Outer Ones'
'The Outer Ones' is Revocation's heaviest and most cohesive album to date. Read about how it came together.
Behemoth Are Back: Adam "Nergal" Darski Talks New Album, 'I Loved You at Your Darkest'
"As an artist, I really feel like if you don’t grow, you die.”
Rammstein's New Album: Paul Landers and Richard Kruspe Tell Us What to Expect
"You might even say it’s fun to listen to.” Rammstein's guitarists give GW an exclusive preview of their first studio album in a decade.
Rammstein's Paul Landers Gets Fired Up About His New Signature Tech 21 PL1 Fly Rig
“Now, with the PL1 I have everything in one box." Paul Landers talks his new signature Tech 21 Fly Rig.
Obscura Guitarists Steffen Kummerer and Rafael Trujillo Talk New Album, 'Diluvium'
“There are a lot of Easter eggs the listener can find.” German technical death metallers Obscura discuss their chapter-closing new album.
Testament Main Man Eric Peterson Talks New Dragonlord Album, 'Dominion'
Eric Peterson discusses how he went back to his roots for Dragonlord's brutal third album, 'Dominion.'
Skeletonwitch Guitarists Nate Garnette and Scott Hedrick Talk New Album, 'Devouring Radiant Light'
“It’s definitely the best representation of the entire band that we’ve ever done.” Skeletonwitch discuss how they battled years of turmoil and re-emerged with their brilliant, expansive new album.
Lamb of God's Mark Morton and Willie Adler Talk Burn the Priest's New Album, 'Legion: XX'
Judas Priest Still Packing 'Firepower': Rob Halford, Richie Faulkner and Glenn Tipton Talk New Album
Swedish Metallers Avatar Unleash 'Avatar Country,' a Concept Album That's Fit for a King
Arch Enemy's Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis Talk New Album, 'Will to Power'
Well, there’s a first time for everything, right?
Eighteen Visions Reunite and Learn to Cope Without Fallen Bassist Mick Morris
One of the pioneers of Cali-metalcore, Eighteen Visions formed in 1995 and released five albums before breaking up in 2007.
