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Zakk WyldeWhen he was playing Ozzfest with Black Label Society, a kid told Zakk he was the best Ozzy guitarist - Zakk had to correct him. 
Joe King CarrascoNow living in Mexico, Joe was MTV royalty in the early '80s as their designated party man. 
Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica)The former Metallica bassist talks about his first time writing a song with James Hetfield, and how a hand-me-down iPad has changed his songwriting. 
Jeff Walker of CarcassHe won't take credit for "melodic death metal," but Jeff cops to pioneering downtuning and some of the gnarliest lyrics in rock. 
Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes"Great songwriters don't necessarily have hit songs," says Chris. He's written a bunch, but his fans are more interested in the intricate jams. 
Boz ScaggsThe "Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle" singer makes a habit of playing with the best in the business. 
Kasim Sulton (Utopia, Meat Loaf)Kasim tells the tales of playing in Utopia with Todd Rundgren and recording the Bat Out Of Hell album. 
Pete AndersonPete produced Dwight Yoakam, Michelle Shocked, Meat Puppets, and a very memorable track for Roy Orbison. 
Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit and Black Light BurnsWes tells the "Nookie" story, and explains how songwriting compares between Bizkit and Burns. 
Devin TownsendFirst appearing as the lead singer of Steve Vai's 1993 band, Townsend has become one of the most creative songwriters in metal.