Songwriter Interviews

Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters

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  • Kip WingerKip WingerThe Winger frontman reveals the Led Zeppelin song he cribbed for "Seventeen," and explains how his passion for orchestra music informs his songwriting.
  • Greg Puciato of Killer Be Killed and Dillinger Escape PlanGreg Puciato of Killer Be Killed and Dillinger Escape PlanBranching out from Dillinger Escape Plan, Puciato had to adopt a new writing style in Killer Be Killed, where he joined Troy Sanders and Max Cavalera.
  • Judas PriestJudas PriestRob Halford, Richie Faulkner and Glenn Tipton talk twin guitar harmonies and explain how they create songs in Judas Priest.
  • Kenneth Nixon of Framing HanleyKenneth Nixon of Framing HanleyWhen they covered Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" on a lark, Framing Hanley had a sudden hit on their hands - one that delayed their second album for two years.
  • Michael W. SmithMichael W. SmithSmith breaks down some of his worship tracks as well as his mainstream hits, including "I Will Be Here For You" and "A Place In This World."
  • Bill Medley of The Righteous BrothersBill Medley of The Righteous BrothersMedley looks back on "Unchained Melody" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" - his huge hits from the '60s that were later revived in movies.
  • Steve "Zetro" Souza of Exodus and HatriotSteve "Zetro" Souza of Exodus and HatriotZetro talks about the mechanics behind his famous scream and breaks down the Exodus track "Toxic Waltz."
  • Ben Watt of Everything But The GirlBen Watt of Everything But The GirlBen talks about EBTG's American hit "Missing," and explains how the duo divided songwriting duties during its 18-year run.
  • Wayne Swinny of SalivaWayne Swinny of SalivaIntroducing a new lead singer meant shifting songwriting strategy for Saliva, whose lead singer Wayne Swinny explains how they made the adjustment.
  • Martin GordonMartin GordonAn erstwhile member of Sparks, Jet and Radio Stars, Martin shares some fascinating stories from across his 40 years in music, including what he got up to in Paris with The Rolling Stones in '79.