Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Reverend Horton HeatThe Reverend rants on psychobilly and the egghead academics he bashes in one of his more popular songs.
Wednesday 13The Murderdolls frontman on how growing up with horror movies led to a life of shock rock.
Lajon Witherspoon of SevendustThe Sevendust frontman talks about the group's songwriting process, and how trips to the Murder Bar helped forge their latest album.
Matt Pike of High On FireMatt wrote one song about 9/11 being a conspiracy, and another that uses growing weed as a metaphor for sacrifice.
Petula ClarkPetula talks about her hits "Downtown" and "Don't Sleep In The Subway," and explains her Michael Jackson connection.
Danko JonesDanko breaks down some of his group's best-known songs, and explains how Elijah Wood, Selma Blair and Lemmy ended up in their video for "Full of Regret."
Tom Keifer of CinderellaTom talks about the evolution of Cinderella's songs through their first three albums, and how he writes as a solo artist.
Badi AssadWhen she had to perform after releasing her first album, Badi became her own band on stage.