Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
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. Hayes CarllThis singer/songwriter from Texas made inroads with his song "KMAG YOYO," which he tells us is a military term. Boz ScaggsThe "Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle" singer makes a habit of playing with the best in the business. Dave Pirner of Soul AsylumDave explains how the video appropriated the meaning of "Runaway Train," and what he thought of getting parodied by Weird Al.
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. 
Dan Haseltine of Jars of ClayDan explains how Adrian Belew made "Flood" sound like a deluge, and why he can't relate to most Christian music. 
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. 
Hayes CarllThis singer/songwriter from Texas made inroads with his song "KMAG YOYO," which he tells us is a military term. 
Boz ScaggsThe "Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle" singer makes a habit of playing with the best in the business. 
Dave Pirner of Soul AsylumDave explains how the video appropriated the meaning of "Runaway Train," and what he thought of getting parodied by Weird Al. 
Kasim Sulton (Utopia, Meat Loaf)Kasim tells the tales of playing in Utopia with Todd Rundgren and recording the Bat Out Of Hell album.