Brad Angle
Brad is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor and video producer. He is the former content director of Revolver magazine and executive editor of Guitar World. His work has appeared in Vice, Guitar Aficionado, Inked and more. He’s also a die-hard Les Paul player who wishes he never sold his 1987 Marshall Silver Jubilee half stack.
Latest articles by Brad Angle
Guitarist Rob Cavestany Looks Back at the Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Death Angel
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The Scorpions' Matthias Jabs and Rudolf Schenker Discuss New 'MTV Unplugged' Album
By Brad Angle published
Dear Guitar Hero: Tosin Abasi of Animals As Leaders Discusses His Musical Education, Meeting Steve Vai, Feeling Pressure and More
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Dear Guitar Hero: Tosin Abasi
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The Animals As Leaders guitarist has quickly risen to the top of the new school of virtuoso players…and he used to shovel dog poop for a living. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…
Dear Guitar Hero: Adam Jones of Tool Talks Tone, Gear, Videos, the Band's Anonymity, Time Between Albums and More
By Brad Angle published
His progressive metal group is one of the most artistically innovative and critically acclaimed acts in music today. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…
Dear Guitar Hero: Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein Talks 'Abominator,' Misfits, Danzig and Homemade Gear
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He’s been pumping iron for 39 years and is most famous for being the Misfits’ guitarist. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…
Dear Guitar Hero: ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Talks Pinch Harmonics, Gear, Setup, Strings and More
By Brad Angle published
He's been known to play guitar through a pack of cigarettes and his wooly mammoth tone-and facial hair-have inspired guitarists for decades. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is...
Roger Waters on Veterans, Patriotism and 9/11
By Brad Angle published
The founding Pink Floyd bassist explains the political and social messages contained in his updated The Wall Live tour.
Guitarist Dave Kilminster Recounts His Nightmare Audition for Roger Waters
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The Wall Live guitarist Dave Kilminster describes his harrowing audition for Roger Waters' touring band.
G.E. Smith Talks Bass, Republicans and Performing with Roger Waters
By Brad Angle published
Longtime gigging guitarist G.E. Smith reveals what it's like to play on Roger Waters' The Wall Live tour.
Roger Waters Explains the Imagery and Symbolism Behind The Wall Live, His Update of the Pink Floyd Classic
By Brad Angle published
Dear Guitar Hero: Johnny Marr Talks Guitars, 'Inception' Soundtrack, Working with John Frusciante and More
By Brad Angle published
Dead Boys: Jeff Walker and Bill Steer Discuss the Gut-Ripping New Carcass Album, 'Surgical Steel'
By Brad Angle published
Dear Guitar Hero: Jason Newsted Talks Flotsam and Jetsam, Voivod, Getting Hazed by Metallica and More
By Brad Angle published
He’s the former bassist of Metallica, has a new project with Mike Mushok, and he almost got killed by the members of Danzig. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…
Dear Guitar Hero: Buzz Osborne of The Melvins Discusses Aluminum Guitars, Tool's Adam Jones and Growing Up with Kurt Cobain
By Brad Angle published
Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath Opens Up About His Battle with Cancer and the Struggle to Make '13'
By Brad Angle published
He had an album to make. But first he had to battle cancer. Tony Iommi opens up about his fight with the big “C” and the struggle to make 13, Black Sabbath’s new record with Ozzy Osbourne.
Guitar World Follows Kirk Hammett Through Metallica's 2013 Orion Music + More Festival
By Brad Angle published
Dear Guitar Hero: Tommy Thayer of Kiss Talks Makeup Sex, His Signature Epiphone "Spaceman" Guitar, Replacing Ace Frehley and More
By Brad Angle published
His first brush with success came in the Eighties with rockers Black ’N Blue, and now he’s the lead guitarist in Kiss. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…
Dear Guitar Hero: As I Lay Dying’s Phil Sgrosso and Nick Hipa Talk Gear, Tattoos, Sandwich Punching and More
By Brad Angle published
They’re the six-string duo behind one of metalcore’s biggest bands, and they used to like to punch each other’s sandwiches. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is …
Dear Guitar Hero: Accept Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann Talks Gear, Tone and 'Balls to the Wall'
By Brad Angle published
He’s the founding lead guitarist of classic German metallers Accept as well as a professional photographer. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is …
Art & Soul: Adam Jones Discusses Tool's Limited-Edition 'Opiate' EP Reissue
By Brad Angle published
Dear Guitar Hero: Justin Sane of Anti-Flag Answers Readers' Questions About Gear, Influences, Songwriting and More
By Brad Angle published
Here's our Dear Guitar Hero feature with Justin Sane of Anti-Flag, who answers readers' questions about gear, influences, songwriting and more.
Dear Guitar Hero: Marty Friedman Answers Readers' Questions About Gear, Japan, Jason Becker and More
By Brad Angle published
He's the former Megadeth guitarist who now has a thriving solo career in Japan. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is...
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