Interviews
Steve Morse: The Beginning, the End…and Two Resurrections
As Steve Morse recalls his first inspiration to play guitar, memories of initially playing the clarinet (because his brother played the clarinet); loving the Beatles for Lennon’s mid-range sound, Harrison’s guitar sound and McCartney’s melodic bass; and even his first...
Black Label Society – Zakk Wylde Interview
As a kid growing up in the stix of New Jersey, guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde listened to everything from the Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Allman Brothers to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. With his varied influences he played in bar bands, and one day got his big...
Keith Nelson of Buckcherry
After a scorching self-titled release on Dreamworks Records, hard rock's new torchbearers have returned, mixing their varied influences into an energetic, sexy, and adrenalized sophomore release entitled Time Bomb. And while they've opted for a more symbolic album...

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