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Rob Halford: 'Being in a Band Is Like a Very Fragile Chain'
Iconic Judas Priest singer sat down with UG to talk about the band's legacy, discuss the hard way of a rocker and admire Priest's new axeman Richie Faulkner.

POSTED: 05/16/2013 - 11:53 am

 
Dave Mustaine on Megadeth Anniversary: 'It's Not 30 Years Gone - It's 30 Years in the Bank'
UG caught Megadeth frontman to chat about his improved songwriting skills, "Super Collider" lineup and the upcoming band's anniversary.

POSTED: 05/10/2013 - 11:55 am

 
Volbeat: 'We Made a Killer Album'
Volbeat axemen Michael Poulsen and Rob Caggiano talk to UG about their gear, new album vibe and how they shared guitar duties while recording.

POSTED: 04/26/2013 - 10:36 am

 
Dillinger Escape Plan's Ben Weinman: 'We Never Want to Be An Assembly Line of Riffs'
Dillinger Escape Plan's axeman exclusively talks to UG about the band's extraordinary works and collaborations and states that "it's OK to listen to other music."

POSTED: 04/16/2013 - 09:30 am

 
Paul Reed Smith: 'I Didn't Have Enough Money to Buy Guitars - That's Why I Started Making Them'
World famous guitar manufacturer talks to UG about the history of PRS Guitars and what it's like "to be a guitar builder in 2013."

POSTED: 04/08/2013 - 09:09 am

 
Jerry Cantrell: 'If You Can't Play You Shouldn't Be Onstage'
Alice In Chains' guitarist talks to UG about being back in the studio again and back out on the road.

POSTED: 04/01/2013 - 07:46 am

 
Stone Sour's Josh Rand: 'Thrash Metal Is Still My Favorite Style of Music'
In an exclusive interview to UG, Stone Sour guitarist Josh Rand discusses the new concept album, "House Of Gold & Bones Parts 1" & "2".

POSTED: 03/21/2013 - 07:15 am

 
Brian Baker: 'I Never Tried Out For Guns N' Roses'
In his exclusive interview to UG, Bad Religion guitarist Brian Baker dispels some long-running internet myths, talks Minor Threat reunion and BR guitar tone.

POSTED: 03/01/2013 - 02:38 am

 
Kim Thayil: 'We Really Kinda Grew Up Together'
Marking Soundgarden's return from 15-year hiatus, guitarist Kim Thayil talked to UG about making the new album and what happened all those years ago.

POSTED: 03/01/2013 - 02:38 am

 
Myles Kennedy: 'Slash Is Cool And His Goals Are The Same As Mine'
Myles Kennedy talks about his earlier projects and working with Slash and Mark Tremonti in the exclusive interview to UG.

POSTED: 03/01/2013 - 02:38 am

 
Nick Oliveri: 'The New QOTSA Record, I Can't Wait For People To Hear It'
Nick Oliveri talks to UG about irreplaceable bond with Josh Homme, his run in with the law and how Dave Grohl makes a man practice.

POSTED: 02/18/2013 - 06:54 am

 
Claudio Sanchez: 'I Let My Life Dictate Or Inspire What The Songs Are'
In an exclusive interview to UG, Claudio Sanchez, lead singer for Coheed And Cambria, talks about the new record and what it took to create it.

POSTED: 02/11/2013 - 02:43 am

 
ESP Guitars: 'Metallica Is Our Largest Driving Marketing Force'
Several ESP executives carved out an hour in their day to talk to UG about the company and what their future looks like.

POSTED: 12/12/2012 - 04:05 am

 
Sonny Sandoval: 'P.O.D. Is Just An Underground Garage Band'
In his interview to UG, POD singer covers topics ranging from changes in the music industry to hypocrisy in the business of religion.

POSTED: 12/03/2012 - 04:12 am

 
Tim Smith: 'Noel Gallagher's Songs Are Great And He's A Great Songwriter'
Tim Smith shares with UG about his unique approach to guitar playing and how limitations in your playing can be a good thing.

POSTED: 11/29/2012 - 06:09 am

 
Rickey Medlocke: 'I Like Sitting Down And Just Playing All The Time'
In his first-ever UG interview, Lynyrd Skynyrd's guitarist reveals his admiration for Jeff Beck and discusses the band's last record.

POSTED: 11/27/2012 - 06:32 am

 
Gojira: 'We're Not Just A Death Metal Band. We Can Do Other Stuff'
Gojira's guitarist Joe Duplantier admits that he's not trying to create something crazy and talks to UG about simplicity in their music.

POSTED: 11/22/2012 - 04:25 am

 
Maroon 5's James Valentine: 'Adam Levine Is An Amazing Lead Player'
Maroon 5's guitarist discusses with UG his role in band, frontman's guitar skills and about working with different producers.

POSTED: 11/20/2012 - 07:05 am

 
Dave Keuning: 'The Killers Started Because I Lost My Job'
The Killers guitarist speaks to UG about the new album and provides some riff insight on the band's hit songs.

POSTED: 11/14/2012 - 06:39 am

 
Val MacCallum: 'I Love Old Guitars'
One of the most sought after session guitarists in California gives exclusive interview to UG.

POSTED: 11/08/2012 - 03:45 am

 
Jeff Loomis: '7-String Is Where It's At For Me'
Jeff Lomis talks to UG about his instrumentals, techniques and relations with fellow shredders.

POSTED: 10/30/2012 - 05:32 am

 
As I Lay Dying: 'Christcore Is A Terrible Label'
UG spoke to guitarist Nick Hipa about recording, Christcore and the end of the world.

POSTED: 10/26/2012 - 05:46 am

 
Chad Smith: 'We Just Jam And It's Fun'
RHCP drummer sizes up his work with "Bombastic Meatbats", talks about his heroes, and why he loves playing drums so much.

POSTED: 10/23/2012 - 03:57 am

 
Brandon Boyd: 'Incubus Still Finding Our Distinctive Voice'
Brandon Boyd talks about the experience and why "Incubus HQ Live" was so special but may never be repeated again.

POSTED: 10/17/2012 - 10:13 am

 
UG Special: Exclusive Interview With Phil Anselmo And 'Down'
Last week we gave you an opportunity to ask Phil Anselmo and guys from Down anything you want. Here's an interview made up of your questions!

POSTED: 10/15/2012 - 08:58 am

 
Andrew W.K.: 'Pizza Guitar Is The Best I've Ever Had'
Andrew Wilkes-Krier admits to UG readers that he "sucks at guitar", but still believes in the power of positive partying.

POSTED: 10/11/2012 - 05:56 am

 
Three Days Grace: 'We Let Our Fans Decide The Name Of New Album'
Three Days Grace guitarist Barry Stock tells UG about the band's new record, Ibanez and jamming in the woods.

POSTED: 10/04/2012 - 05:12 am

 
Gallows' Wade MacNeil: 'This Is How Gallows Should Sound'
Sergio Pereira does a quick Q&A interview with Gallows frontman Wade MacNeil.

POSTED: 09/26/2012 - 08:45 am

 
UG Special: Exclusive Interview With Deftones
Chino Moreno and Sergio Vega answer Ultimate Guitar's questions about the upcoming album, cover songs and Linkin Park.

POSTED: 09/26/2012 - 08:38 am

 
Rob Zombie And Wife Discuss 'The Lords Of Salem' Movie
An interview with Rob Zombie and Rob's wife, after the September 10 world premiere of Rob's new movie, "The Lords Of Salem", at the Toronto International Film Festival.

POSTED: 09/21/2012 - 11:52 am

 
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