
Jon Wiederhorn
Jon is an author, journalist, and podcaster who recently wrote and hosted the first 12-episode season of the acclaimed Backstaged: The Devil in Metal, an exclusive from Diversion Podcasts/iHeart. He is also the primary author of the popular Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal and the sole author of Raising Hell: Backstage Tales From the Lives of Metal Legends. In addition, he co-wrote I'm the Man: The Story of That Guy From Anthrax (with Scott Ian), Ministry: The Lost Gospels According to Al Jourgensen (with Al Jourgensen), and My Riot: Agnostic Front, Grit, Guts & Glory (with Roger Miret). Wiederhorn has worked on staff as an associate editor for Rolling Stone, Executive Editor of Guitar Magazine, and senior writer for MTV News. His work has also appeared in Spin, Entertainment Weekly, Yahoo.com, Revolver, Inked, Loudwire.com and other publications and websites.
Latest articles by Jon Wiederhorn

David Davidson Details Revocation's Adventurous New Album, 'The Outer Ones'
By Jon Wiederhorn published
'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'
By Jon Wiederhorn published
"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
By Jon Wiederhorn published
"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
By Jon Wiederhorn published
“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'
By Jon Wiederhorn published
“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'
By Jon Wiederhorn published
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'
By Jon Wiederhorn published
“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'
By Jon Wiederhorn published

Judas Priest Still Packing 'Firepower': Rob Halford, Richie Faulkner and Glenn Tipton Talk New Album
By Jon Wiederhorn published

Swedish Metallers Avatar Unleash 'Avatar Country,' a Concept Album That's Fit for a King
By Jon Wiederhorn published

Trey Azagthoth Explains How Morbid Angel Righted the Wrongs of the Recent Past
By Jon Wiederhorn published

Arch Enemy's Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis Talk New Album, 'Will to Power'
By Jon Wiederhorn published
Well, there’s a first time for everything, right?

Eighteen Visions Reunite and Learn to Cope Without Fallen Bassist Mick Morris
By Jon Wiederhorn published
One of the pioneers of Cali-metalcore, Eighteen Visions formed in 1995 and released five albums before breaking up in 2007.

Jeff “Mantas” Dunn on the Very Best of Venom
By Jon Wiederhorn published
One day I came in with this riff and Abaddon started pounding the toms to it in a really tribal way.

Venom Inc.'s Mantas Discusses 'Avé' and the Toxicity Surrounding the Venom Name
By Jon Wiederhorn published

'Metalocalypse' Warrior Brendon Small Unleashes Second Galaktikon Album
By Jon Wiederhorn published
When Brendon Small released his first Galaktikon album in April 2012, he was frantically writing music and dialogue for his Adult Swim cartoon series,Metalocalypse.

Parkway Drive Discusses New Album, 'Ire,' Humble Beginnings
By Jon Wiederhorn published

Brian Tatler Discusses Diamond Head's Resurgence
By Jon Wiederhorn published
Classic New Wave of British Heavy Metallers Diamond Head make a triumphant return to the headbanging scene. Original guitarist Brian Tatler gives us the scoop on his band’s resurgence.

Alex Skolnick and Dave Ellefson Talk Metal Allegiance, Premiere "Can't Kill the Devil" Playthrough Video
By Jon Wiederhorn published

Lamb of God's Mark Morton, Willie Adler and Randy Blythe Talk Turmoil and Their Vibrant New Album, 'VII: Sturm Und Drang'
By Jon Wiederhorn published

Chris Broderick Discusses His Years with Megadeth, Act of Defiance's Debut Album
By Jon Wiederhorn published

Rex Brown Recalls the Making of Pantera's 'Cowboys from Hell,' 'Vulgar Display of Power' and More
By Jon Wiederhorn published
Bassist Rex Brown recalls the wonderful, wild and weird tales behind the making of Cowboys from Hell, Vulgar Display of Power and other legendary Pantera albums.
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