Interviews

Crashing through a shower door isn't even the weirdest part of this interview... Check out our sit-down with Between the Buried and Me to learn all about their writing shenanigans and the gear they use to create "true heaviness." 

Ever wonder how Mike Riggs gets such wild guitars? It's because when it comes to working with Schecter, anything goes — literally! We caught up with Mike at Welcome to Rockville to talk all about Schecter, touring, and the chaos that ensues. 

Ever wonder how pedal makers create such crazy effects? Mistakes, apparently. We got Colt Westbrook of Walrus Audio, Jamie Stillman of EarthQuaker Devices, and Robert Keeley of Keeley Electronics to sit down together and talk about what it's like to build FX pedals in 2025.

You can't put P.O.D. in a box, and Marcos Curiel says the band is still hungry for more even after 30 years of rocking. Check out the AMS Marcos Curiel Interview for all things P.O.D., PRS, and any other acronyms you can think of. 

What does it take to keep the roots alive? We got to catch up with Luther Dickinson before his show at the Brooklyn Bowl to find out. Check out the interview now!

What happens when Mike and Daniel Tobias of MTD, Roger Sadowsky of Sadowsky Guitars, and Wil DeYoung from the Spector Custom Shop all sit down for a chat? Well, you'll have to watch to find out! 

On the Road to Warped Tour, we ran into Ronnie Winter of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and got to hang out with him for a bit to talk all about the tour, life, and his legacy.

Music gear, PRS guitars, Sinatra, pinball machines, the AMS interview with Mark Tremonti had it all — and it's definitely one you don't want to miss! 

Jack Gardiner made his way across the pond to hang out with us in the AMS Studio and talk all things Laney, his creative inspirations, and a certain high-profile musical controversy. You don't want to miss this interview! 

Two hands, one bass: It must be Charles Berthoud! We got to talk to YouTube sensation Charles Berthoud and talk all about his unique technique, his time at Berklee, and the latest Laney amps. Check it out now! 

Misha Mansoor of Periphery, GGD, 3DOT (and a ton of other stuff) told us all about his signature Invective Peavey amp, writing songs with Periphery, and turning your hobbies into jobs. Check out the interview here! 

Things get spicy when two bass-tastic legends visit the AMS Studio. Check out the Doug Wimbish and Frank Bello interview now, brought to you by Spector basses. 

We met up with our good buddy Ralph Alexander, Poppy's drummer, before a show to talk all about the latest They're All Around Us Tour, drums, microphones, and mom cams. You don't want to miss it! 

Reverend Guitars are back at AMS! And we got their CEO, Ken Haas, to come talk about his amazing guitars in the studio — and perform a tasty punk jam afterward.

We all work through emotions a little differently. For Devin Townsend, songwriting is the loophole to understanding. If you want to learn all about his theory and process, you have to check out this interview!

Ever wondered what members of the Zac Brown Band use to create their sound? Well, wonder no more! Check out this interview from Clay Cook and Matt Mangano from ZBB. 

Dweezil Zappa invited us on stage to talk about gear, his dad's legacy, and the stuff you're not supposed to do. But we declined... NOT! Check out the Dweezil Zappa interview now. 

It's not every day you get to tour with a huge band like Rascal Flatts - unless your name is Nick Champeau! We got to talk to Nick all about the tour, being a professional musician, and lots of gear. Watch the interview now. 

Whitesnake, MoonKings, Vandenberg - You know who it is! And AMS got the chance to sit down with Adrian Vandenberg himself to talk about creating a unique style, his career, and lots of Peavey Gear. 

The Experience Hendrix tour is well underway, and we got to talk to three of the stars! Check out the latest AMS interview with Devon Allman, Marcus King, and Zakk Wylde.