The metal guitarist found rebirth and rejuvenation when he overheard a John Coltrane album being remastered in a nearby studio ...

Alex Skolnick, while known for playing mostly metal, is phenomenal. Did you actually see his audition? Playing with the Spin Doctors as a three-piece, you have to cover, and it’s kind of nice ...

Alex Murdaugh's defense attorney, Dick Harpootlian, has a new book in which he discusses his prosecution of South Carolina's most notorious serial killer, Pee Wee Gaskins.

A buncha artists in the metal scene — some big and some not so big — have joined forces to contribute exclusive tracks to a compilation to help raise money for a no-kill animal shelter in rural ...

At just 16 years old, Alex Skolnick stepped into the spotlight as the lead guitarist of Testament, bringing a melodic, highly technical style that would leave a lasting mark on the Bay Area thrash ...

In an intimate book store setting, far from the raucous energy of a Lamb of God show, Randy Blythe kicked off his book tour, engaging in a powerful, resonant conversation with moderator Alex ...

Thrash and jazz shredder Alex Skolnick has opened up on his blink-and-you’ll-miss-it spell as Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist that lasted just one impromptu show. Since Randy Rhoads ’ explosive ...

Alex Skolnick was a timid 16-year-old when he joined Testament in 1985, but his highly skilled melodic guitar playing would prove hugely influential throughout the Bay Area thrash scene and beyond.

Thrash metal and jazz guitarist Alex Skolnick believes Eddie Van Halen was “overshadowed by his own brilliance,” to the point that his virtuoso lead guitar skills distracted people from Ed's ...

Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick has explained in what way he thinks Eddie Van Halen is underrated. Talking exclusively to Metal Hammer, the thrash metal player says that Eddie is so famous for ...

In a recent interview with eonmusic ‘s Eamon O’Neill, Skolnick revealed that there was a moment in time when there was a very real possibility that he would have shared the stage as a fill-in for one ...