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. Sad RobotThis Los Angeles trio is best known for their song "Hold On," which was used in a promo for Bones. Christmas SongsRudolf, Bob Dylan and the Singing Dogs all show up in this Fact or Fiction for seasonal favorites.
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. 
New Year's Songs Auld and NewChristmas songs get all the love, but there are plenty of New Year's songs that deserve a listen. 
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. 
Sad RobotThis Los Angeles trio is best known for their song "Hold On," which was used in a promo for Bones. 
A Very Dysfunctional Christmas: The Saddest Songs of the SeasonSometimes the sad songs are just what we need to feel better at Christmastime.
Christmas SongsRudolf, Bob Dylan and the Singing Dogs all show up in this Fact or Fiction for seasonal favorites. 