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Uli Jon Roth: “For me, the heavy metal direction was boring. I wasn't interested in it. I wanted to go in almost the opposite direction”

By Andrew Daly published 11 January 23

The German virtuoso on how feeling in “musical no man's land” led to his decision to leave Scorpions in 1975, and go on to spearhead a new style of neoclassical guitar – and what he thinks about Kirk Hammett quoting his solos in Metallica's Battery

The secrets behind Uli Jon Roth’s guitar tone on The Scorpions’ The Sails of Charon

By Chris Gill published 14 January 22

Inspired by Hendrix but dancing to the beat of his own drum, Roth created a proto-shred template with this classic rock standard

Six Unsung Strat Heroes

By Chris Gill published 9 May 18

Watch Uli Jon Roth Play Scorpions' “Virgin Killer” from New Live Release

By Damian Fanelli published 17 November 16

Uli Jon Roth Premieres New Song, "Virgin Killer," from 'Scorpions Revisited' — Exclusive

By Damian Fanelli published 12 February 15

Uli Jon Roth Premieres New Song, "In Trance," from 'Scorpions Revisited' — Exclusive

By Damian Fanelli published 5 February 15

Uli Jon Roth Revisits His Scorpions Days on New Album

By Guitar World Staff published 7 January 15

Dean Guitars CEO Elliott Dean Rubinson Talks Gigging with Uli Jon Roth, Balancing Life As a Musician

By Dave Reffett published 2 June 14

Watch: Promo Video For Guitar Gods Festival Tour

By Guitar World Staff published 22 May 14

Yngwie Malmsteen has released a promo video for his Guitar Gods Festival Tour, featuring Uli John Roth, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and Gary Hoey.

Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli Jon Roth, Gary Hoey and Bumblefoot Announce Guitar Gods Tour

By Guitar World Staff published 23 April 14

This summer, Yngwie Malmsteen will join Uli Jon Roth, Gary Hoey and Guns N' Roses' Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal for the first-ever Guitar Gods festival tour.

Video: Uli Jon Roth Riffs on Paganini, Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Puccini

By Guitar World Staff published 18 December 13

Photo Gallery: The 10 Most Iconic Framus Guitars

By Damian Fanelli published 18 August 13

YouTube Fun with Paul Riario: Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Michael Schenker and Uli Jon Roth

By Paul Riario published 27 June 13

Jason Becker Benefit Concert to Feature Steve Morse, Uli Jon Roth, Richie Kotzen and Gus G

By Damian Fanelli published 4 January 13

Leslie West, Uli Jon Roth and Michael Schenker Unite for 3 Guitar Heroes Tour

By Josh Hart published 21 July 11

Leslie West, Uli Jon Roth and Michael Schenker will be joining forces for what's being called the 3 Guitar Heroes Tour this fall.