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Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith on absurd volume, improv and how long a solo should be
We meet Smith and Kotzen pre-show to talk gear, their new album Black Light/White Noise, and find a pair whose chemistry makes this a hard-rock project with legs
Adrian Smith on how Nirvana and grunge negatively impacted Iron Maiden's career trajectory in the ’90s
The heavy metal guitarist looks back on how the pop culture and subculture paradigm shift impacted Maiden
2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced – and there’s a long overdue nod to some British heavyweights
Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, and Oasis have all received inductions, but Jeff Buckley and Melissa Etheridge were notably snubbed
Adrian Smith on why making music outside of Iron Maiden lets him stretch his soloing wings
In Smith/Kotzen, he’s relishing the chance to improvise and color outside of his usual lines, but admits that keeping up with Kotzen isn’t easy
Iron Maiden, Oasis, Jeff Buckley and Melissa Etheridge lead Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 nominations
Billy Idol, INXS, Joy Division and Shakira are also up for induction
Smith/Kotzen roll out an Iron Maiden classic, with a very special guest
The Smith-penned anthem has been a standout during their live shows, and in London, things got a little more Maiden
Jim Dunlop drops an Iron Maiden Killers edition of its Cry Baby wah
Emblazoned with the album’s unmistakable art, the pedal celebrates the band’s gritty beginnings
Adrian Smith on the time he auditioned for Def Leppard
He lost out to former Dio man Vivian Campbell, as well as another classic rock star...
