Burning Witches guitarist Courtney Cox joins the Axe Lords to talk guitar tone, technique, and the realities of life as a modern touring player. She breaks down how Burning Witches write and record across borders, work under tight studio timelines, and balance precision rhythm guitar with expressive lead playing.

Cox traces her path from early touring and her years with Iron Maidens to designing multiple signature guitars built for extended range, lower tunings, and long tours. She explains why learning by ear—not regimented practice—has always been central to her playing, and how ADHD shapes her focus, discipline, and creativity.

The conversation also gets deep into gear, including Friedman-based live rigs, pedal fly-date setups, adapting tone to backline amps, and protecting guitars from airport damage.

Axe Lords is presented in partnership with the Witz Comedy Network and Premier Guitar. Hosted by Dave Hill, Cindy Hulej and Tom Beaujour. Produced by Studio Kairos. Executive Producer is Kirsten Cluthe. Edited by Justin Thomas (Revoice Media). Engineered by Patrick Samaha. Recorded at Kensaltown East. Artwork by Mark Dowd. Theme music by Valley Lodge. 

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