Jon Wiederhorn

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

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Trey Azagthoth Explains How Morbid Angel Righted the Wrongs of the Recent Past

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Venom Inc.'s Mantas Discusses 'Avé' and the Toxicity Surrounding the Venom Name

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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'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.

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Danish Black Metaller Myrkur Gives Update on New Album

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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Parkway Drive Discusses New Album, 'Ire,' Humble Beginnings

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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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.

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

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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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

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Chris Broderick Discusses His Years with Megadeth, Act of Defiance's Debut Album

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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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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Faith No More's Jon Hudson: "Music Is Supposed to Be a Big Part of Your Life, It's Not Supposed to Consume Your Life"

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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Venom's Cronos Reflects on the Band's Career and New Album, 'From the Very Depths'

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce and Cameron Liddell Discuss Their Guitar-Driven New Album, 'From Death to Destiny'

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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Ghoul Intentions: Ghost B.C. Talk New Album, 'Infestissumam,' and Living in the Past

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

Ghost B.C. make like the past 40 years never happened. On their new album, Infestissumam, they show why fans like Dave Grohl and Metallica are glad to let them go on living in the past.

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Black Veil Brides: "We Knew We Wanted to Make This Wild Concept Record"

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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Interview: Guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner Discuss Judas Priest After K.K. Downing

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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From the Archive: James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett of Metallica Discuss Their 1997 Album, 'Re-Load'

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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Interview: Dan Donegan Discusses Gear, Tunings, Recording and the Future of Disturbed

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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Interview: Judas Priest’s Glenn Tipton Explains Band’s Two New Compilations

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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Interview: Tony Iommi Discusses Who Cares, Ronnie James Dio and 'Iron Man,' His Autobiography

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

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Interview: Duane Denison Recalls The Jesus Lizard’s Glory Days of Creation and Demolition

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

The Jesus Lizard guitarist Duane Denison recalls the band's glory days of creation and demolition.

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Interview: Asking Alexandria

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

They never play by the rules, and their nasty reputation takes them everywhere. Meet Asking Alexandria, including guitarists Ben Bruce, left, and Cameron Liddell.

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