Jeff Wagner

Author Jeff Wagner was an editor at Metal Maniacs magazine from 1997-2001 before turning his attention to music-related books beginning with 2010’s “Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal” (featuring cover art by Voivod drummer, Away). In 2014, Wagner published “Soul on Fire: The Life and Music of Peter Steele” followed by 2022’s “Destination Onward: The Story of Fates Warning.” We find ourselves in rare company as Jeff shares his meticulous knowledge of obscure bands, his writing process, things he learned about Peter Steele and Jim Matheos, and news of his latest, in-the-works book (we won’t give it Away here so you’ll have to watch and listen).

Created and Produced by Jared Tuten