Getting a Record Deal Isn’t a Good Idea, Says Joe Bonamassa
According to modern blues virtuoso Joe Bonamassa, getting a good old conventional record deal these days isn’t exactly the best... Read more.
Jeff Scott Soto Opens Up on His Current Relationship With Yngwie Malmsteen: ’I Am Trying to Reach Out the Olive Branch’
Legendary metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto looked back on his time singing for Yngwie Malmsteen and his current relationship with... Read more.
Scott Ian: Fender Made Millions From ’Game of Thrones’ Promo Video but Didn’t Give Us Anything
In a recent fan Q&A, Anthrax rhythm guitarist Scott Ian said that neither he nor other guitar legends involved in... Read more.
Van Halen Members Were ’Disappointed’ With the Sound of Debut Album, Engineer Recalls
According to engineer Donn Landee, Van Halen weren’t exactly happy with the sound of their debut record when it was... Read more.
Dave Mustaine Explains Why He Thinks Gibson is Superior to Jackson
Megadeth’s frontman Dave Mustaine switching over to Gibson guitars was a pretty huge thing in the world of metal. And,... Read more.
’It Makes the Audience Feel Like They’re in the Living Room With You’: Peter Frampton on One Important Thing He’s Doing Live Now
As rock guitar legend Peter Frampton explains, there’s one important thing he learned from B.B. King that he’s doing for... Read more.
Want to Get Into Vintage Guitar Market? Joe Bonamassa Says You Should Be Careful About These Things
Being one of the biggest vintage guitar collectors on the planet, Joe Bonamassa has a lot to say on the... Read more.
Marty Friedman Recalls First Impression of Jason Becker, Reveals What It Was Like to Work With Him
Cacophony, a short-lived project by Marty Friedman and Jason Becker, still serves as a great example of modern electric guitar... Read more.
Exodus’ Gary Holt Says Everyone Cheats at Downpicking (Even James Hetfield)
The downpicking technique is something that helped define thrash metal as a genre and Exodus axeman Gary Holt is one... Read more.
Johnny Marr Weighs in on Older Generations of Musicians Still Performing, Discusses His Affiliation With Indie Rock
According to Johnny Marr, the former guitar player of The Smiths and the famous indie rock guitar icon, it’s great... Read more.
John 5 Opens Up on New Mötley Crüe Material, Says He and Nikki Sixx Have Been Writing Together for Years
Now officially a member of Mötley Crüe, guitarist John 5 shared some details about the band’s upcoming new material. In... Read more.
Dire Straits’ John Illsley Explains ’The Essence of Good Songwriting,’ Names ’Perfect Example’
According to bass legend John Illsley, there’s one thing that’s essential to good songwriting. Illsley, famously a member of Dire... Read more.
Marty Friedman Reveals Why He Stayed With Jackson for So Long, Explains What’s Special About Japanese Music Fans
Legendary guitar virtuoso and a former member of Megadeth, Marty Friedman, discussed his long relationship with Jackson Guitars and how... Read more.
Dave Mustaine Shares Honest Opinion on James Hetfield’s Guitar Playing, Recalls First Reaction to Hearing Him Play in Metallica
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine looked back on his days in Metallica in the early 1980s, recalling how he reacted to... Read more.
This Digital Modeler ’Sound Exactly Like Tube Amps,’ Says Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready
According to Pearl Jam axeman Mike McCready, there’s one digital modeling amp that, when compared “back-to-back” with a tube-driven amp,... Read more.
Steve Vai Shares Details Behind Frank Zappa’s Composition That’s a ’Recurring Nightmare’ for Him
It’s no secret that Frank Zappa was an incredibly demanding musician. And one of the people who always managed to... Read more.
Are Vintage Gibson Les Pauls Just ’Wall Hangers’ for Rich People?
For Mark Agnesi, Gibson’s Director of Brand Experience and well-known former trader at Norman’s Rare Guitars, stories about rich people... Read more.
Steve Hackett Explains How His Music Inspired Queen’s Brian May
Progressive rock guitar legend Steve Hackett looked back on one of his works that Queen’s Brian May cited as a... Read more.
Although ’Perfect’ Candidate for Kiss, This Guitar Legend Declined the Offer, Here’s Why
Best-known for his band White Lion, Vito Bratta recalled getting the offer to join Kiss but ultimately refused to join... Read more.
Johnny Marr Discusses ’Most Important Part of Being a Guitar Player,’ Explains How He Practices Today
Well known for his work with The Smiths, as well as his other projects, guitarist Johnny Marr appeared on a... Read more.
Marty Friedman: ’Majority of People Don’t Really Have Musical Identities, Because They Fall Into That Learning Trap’
Although known for his incredible technical skills, guitar legend Marty Friedman is very open about how he’s not very fond... Read more.
Robin Trower Explains Why He Switched from Gibson to Fender
Robin Trower, blues rock guitar legend, looked back on his early career days and explained how he ended up abandoning... Read more.
Buddy Guy Recalls First Reaction to a Fender Stratocaster: ’I Thought It Was a Joke’
Guitar blues legend Buddy Guy looked back on his career and recalled how he ended up using Fender Stratocaster guitars... Read more.
Dee Snider Recalls How Motörhead’s Lemmy Saved Twisted Sister From Angry Audience in UK
While appearing in a recent episode of Vintage Rock Pod, Dee Snider looked back on that one time when Motörhead... Read more.
Boss Launches First New Noise Suppressor Pedal in Decades: Here’s What the New NS-1X Can Do
The legendary guitar effects pedal manufacturer Boss has announced the release of a brand new noise suppressor pedal. Named NS-1X... Read more.
Jason Becker Explains How He Writes Music Today and Discusses Biggest Challenges of Making ’Triumphant Hearts’ Album
Legendary guitar virtuoso Jason Becker, who lost most of his motor functions due to Lou Gehrig’s disease (or ALS), was... Read more.
Playing From Heart Is Crucial If You’re a Session Guitarist but It Comes With Its Problems, Tim Pierce Explains
During a recent interview with Philip Conrad, guitar session legend Tim Pierce discussed some of the main aspects of his... Read more.
Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor Opens Up on Breaking Away from the ’Pop Box’ and Changing His Approach to Songwriting
Andy Taylor, guitar player and one of the main writers for new wave stars Duran Duran, explained how he had... Read more.
Paul Gilbert Addresses the ’Dangers’ of Playing Fast: ’It’s so Easy to Get Pulled Away from the Vibe’
Although usually remembered as one of the “shredder” guys, Paul Gilbert openly said that attempting to play the virtuosic fast... Read more.
John 5 Explains Most Important Thing About Playing Mick Mars’ Solos, Names Most Fun Mötley Crüe Song to Play Live
While recently appearing on the “That Rocks!” podcast, John 5 discussed his work in Mötley Crüe, playing Mick Mars’ solos,... Read more.
Anthrax’s Scott Ian Explains What Metallica Were Like During Big 4 Tour, Recalls How They Were Invited
Anthrax rhythm guitarist and the sole original member of the band, Scott Ian, recently recalled how his band got invited... Read more.
Session Guitarist Explains Problem With Bassists ’Inserting Their Personality Too Much’ in Music, Discusses ’Playing in the Pocket’
While appearing in an interview with Philip Conrad, session guitar legend Tim Pierce discussed some of the most important things... Read more.
Johnny Marr Recalls What RHCP’s John Frusciante Was Like to Work With
Johnny Marr, legendary guitar player and songwriter for the Smiths, sat down for an episode for the Broken Record Podcast... Read more.
Legendary Amp Builder Speaks Up on Eddie Van Halen’s Mysterious Lost Amp
Famous tech and amp builder Dave Friedman, known for his Friedman amps, recalled this mysterious piece of gear that Eddie... Read more.
Andy Summers Recalls Not Wanting to Play Guitar After The Police Disbanded, Reveals Who Brought Him Back to It
Andy Summers, legendary guitar player known for his work in The Police, discussed his career, focusing on the creative side... Read more.
Dee Snider Blasts Bands Who Come Back After ’Farewell’ Tours, Recalls One Important Advice From Zakk Wylde
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider reflected on bands who are constantly coming back for more tours and reuniting, despite previously... Read more.
Anthrax’s Scott Ian Recalls First Reaction to Hearing Metallica With Dave Mustaine, Explains What Cliff Burton Was Like
Scott Ian, Anthrax’s rhythm guitar player and the only constant member since the band’s foundation, looked back on the early... Read more.
J Mascis Says He Wasn’t Impressed By Stevie Ray Vaughan, Explains Why Bob Dylan Is Underrated
J Mascis, frontman and leader of alternative rock pioneers Dinosaur Jr., explained what made Jimi Hendrix so special and how... Read more.
These Things Can Cost You Your Music Career, Reveals Session Guitar Legend Tim Pierce
Tim Pierce, a session guitarist known for his prolific work with some of the biggest musicians in pop and rock... Read more.
You Can Get Pro-Level Guitar Tone While Recording at Home, Explains Ex-Cradle of Filth Guitarist
According to Richard Shaw, the former guitar player for Cradle of Filth, getting a professional-level guitar tone in your home... Read more.
Trivium’s Matt Heafy Reveals Why He Uses an Unconventional Guitar Strap, Explains What Makes His Signature Les Paul So Special
Over the last few years or so, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy might have gotten some weird looks over his unusual... Read more.
Robert Fripp Shares Honest Opinion on Kirk Hammett’s Guitar Skills, Explains How He Approached Covering Slipknot
King Crimson mastermind and guitar player Robert Fripp recently reflected on doing a variety of rock and metal covers with... Read more.
David Ellefson Explains What Rock Musicians Today Are Lacking, Talks What Was Different When He Was Growing Up
According to ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, there are a few simple yet important things that rock musicians today are lacking.... Read more.
Session Guitarist Reveals Biggest Misconceptions About Becoming a Pro Musician, Names One Advantage Young Musicians Have Today
Known for his numerous collaborations, session guitarist Tim Pierce pointed out some of the most important things young musicians should... Read more.
Kansas Guitarist Explains Why Studio Work is ’Clinical and Boring,’ Talks Biggest Challenges of Live Performances
While recently appearing in an interview with “Radio Artifact,” Kansas guitarist Richard Williams discussed his long career with the legendary... Read more.
Brendon Small Explains How He Came Up With Dethklok’s Music, Reveals a Secret Behind New Song
In the wake of the new film “Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar” and the new album “Dethklok IV,” metal musician... Read more.
Devin Townsend Reveals How He Formed a Band With Jason Newsted, Recalls How He Started His Music Career
While recently appearing in an interview for the “Monsters, Madness and Magic” podcast, Devin Townsend looked back at how he... Read more.
Universal Audio Launches New Audio Interface: Here’s What You Should Know About Apollo Twin X USB
While they’re mostly famous for their guitar pedals, Universal Audio Inc. have just stepped up their game in yet another... Read more.
Yngwie Malmsteen Explains Why Pentatonic Scale Wasn’t Enough for Him, Talks How Jimi Hendrix Influenced Him
Swedish-American neo-classical guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen recently discussed some of his early influences and how he created his own unique... Read more.
Tech Shares Secrets Behind Eddie Van Halen’s Sound, Says It Was Mostly in His Hands
Famous for his legendary Friedman amplifiers, Dave Friedman sat down for a chat with Final Resonance TV to discuss his... Read more.
Chris Broderick Explains Biggest Challenges of Joining In Flames, Reveals What He’s the Proudest of as a Musician
Formerly known as the lead guitar player for Megadeth, Chris Broderick joined the Swedish metal band In Flames, sometime in... Read more.
Ex-Helloween Guitarist Opens Up on What the Band Was Really Like, Reveals What He Learned From Them
Although not the band’s original member, guitarist Roland Grapow was a part of Helloween for well over a decade, participating... Read more.
Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Shares Honest Opinion on Roger Waters Reworking ’Dark Side of the Moon,’ Explains What Makes a Good Songwriter
While recently speaking on the “Classic Album Review” show, Jethro Tull leader and frontman Ian Anderson weighed in on Roger... Read more.
Kansas Guitarist Says ’There’s No Money in Making Records Anymore,’ Recalls First Reaction to Hearing ’Carry on Wayward Son’
Although guitarist Rich Williams wasn’t the one who wrote Kansas’ “Carry on Wayward Son,” his recorded parts in the song... Read more.
Brendon Small Reveals What He Learned from Chris Cornell, Names Biggest Challenges of Playing Dethklok Characters
Brendon Small, the mastermind behind the animated show “Metalocalypse” and its fictional band Dethklok, recently looked back on one of... Read more.
Gus G Reveals Why He Switched from ESP to Jackson Guitars, Explains What Fascinated Him About Peter Frampton
Greek guitar virtuoso Kostas Karamitroudis, better known as Gus G, discussed the decision to move on from ESP to Jackson.... Read more.
Trivium’s Matt Heafy Names One Thing People Get Wrong About Metal, Explains Why They’re Streaming Their Shows for Free
According to Trivium frontman Matt Heafy, there’s one major misconception about metal and metal music fans. Heafy reflected on this... Read more.
Yngwie Malmsteen Recalls How a Producer Told Him to Play Slower, Says He Doesn’t Listen to Other People’s Music
Neo-classical guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen looked back at his career and discussed how he never really was a person for... Read more.
Nuno Bettencourt Opens Up on Why He Really Left Extreme in the ’90s, Names Biggest Regret About the Band
According to Nuno Bettencourt, back in the 1990s, his band Extreme was just really deep into the album-tour cycle, so... Read more.
Universal Audio Brings Some Serious Vintage Vibes With These Four New Pedals, Here Are Some Details
Although also making a variety of different products, Universal Audio Inc. are best known for their guitar pedals. Branded as... Read more.
The Offspring’s Noodles Says They Never Expected to Become Popular, Names Song That ’Feels as Fresh Today’ As It Did in the ’90s
Guitarist Kevin Wasserman, popularly known as Noodles in The Offspring, looked back on the band’s long career and said that,... Read more.
Devin Townsend Opens Up on Why He ’Wasn’t Happy’ While Working With Steve Vai and How Music Industry Affected Him Then
While appearing in a recent interview on the “Monsters, Madness and Magic” podcast, Devin Townsend looked back on his beginnings... Read more.
Alex Skolnick Recalls Having to ’Load Equipment in the Truck’ While Playing for Ozzy Osbourne
Testament axeman Alex Skolnick looked back on the one-time gig playing with Ozzy Osbourne. During his recent interview with Ultimate... Read more.
Gus G Opens Up on What It Was Like to Play for Ozzy Osbourne and How It Affected His Career
Now back working with his band Firewind, Greek guitarist Kostas Karamitroudis, better known under his stage name Gus G, reflected... Read more.
Vernon Reid Shares Opinion on Nuno Bettencourt’s Playing, Explains Why ’His Approach Is so Much Deeper Now’
Living Colour’s guitar player Vernon Reid weighed in on another six-string hero, Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt. While chatting with Australian Musician... Read more.
What Makes a Great Producer? He Orders Lunch and Lets Us Get Back to Work: Bassist Leland Sklar Explains What Session Work is Really Like
Bassist Leland Sklar, who’s well-known as one of the most prolific session bassists of all time, shared a few interesting... Read more.
Ex-Whitesnake Guitarist Reveals What Steve Vai Was Really Like to Work With: ’Our Styles Are so Different’
While recently appearing in an interview with Eon Music, guitar legend Adrian Vandenberg looked back on his time in Whitesnake... Read more.
Anthrax Bassist Recalls Odd Live Prank They Pulled on ’Very Serious’ Slayer Members
Anthrax bassist Frank Bello looked back on some of the fun times the band had back in the early 1990s... Read more.
’They Didn’t Want People to Know’: That Time Session Guitarist Secretly Did a Solo for Aerosmith
Although the name Steve Hunter usually won’t ring any bells among rock fans, he’s worked as a backing and session... Read more.
Glenn Hughes Opens Up on Why He Didn’t Get a Gig in Van Halen
While looking back at his career, Glenn Hughes recalled talking to Eddie Van Halen and finding out that he was... Read more.
Bass Legend Explains What People Don’t Understand About Session Musicians, Names Biggest Challenges in the Business
Leland Sklar, session bassist who has a pretty extensive body of work, recently sat down with Rick Beato for an... Read more.
Ex-Megadeth Guitarist Recalls Dave Mustaine Talking About Metallica: ’He Always Has to Find Someone to Disparage’
Former Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young looked back on his time in the band and recalled what the band founder and... Read more.
Adrian Vandenberg Reveals Why He Initially Disliked Steve Vai’s Playing in Whitesnake, Names Major Regret About the Band
Guitar legend Adrian Vandenberg reflected on his time in Whitesnake and sharing guitar duties with Steve Vai back in 1989... Read more.
Rudy Sarzo Recalls How Ozzy Osbourne Was Affected By Randy Rhoads’ Passing
Rudy Sarzo, who was famously a member of Ozzy Osbourne’s band back in the early 1980s, recalled how the famous... Read more.
Steve Howe Explains One ’Challenge’ of Writing Music Today, Says Yes is ’Avoiding Prog-Rock Cliches’
Steve Howe, progressive rock guitar legend and the classic member of Yes, reflected on how he and his bandmates approach... Read more.
Buying a New Guitar? Here’s the Most Important Thing You Should Do, According to Jason Isbell
Country music star Jason Isbell went into more detail about what any guitar player should do when purchasing a new... Read more.
John Petrucci Names One Common Rhythm Guitar Tone Mistake, Explains Why He Doesn’t Use Noise Gate
Dream Theater guitar legend John Petrucci explained what he believes is a wrong approach to shaping your rhythm guitar tone.... Read more.
John 5 Explains Why He Plays Mötley Crüe Guitar Solos Note-for-Note: ’They’re so Important to the Audience’
Reflecting on his time being a new guitar player for Mötley Crüe, John 5 explained why he prefers to do... Read more.
John Petrucci Says ’Nobody Can Probably Tell’ Between Digital and Real Amps, Weighs in on Nuno Bettencourt’s ’Rise’ Solo
In honor of his newly launched company Tonemission, Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment guitarist John Petrucci sat down with... Read more.
Steve Vai Opens Up on What It Was Like to Play in Whitesnake, Admits That He Was ’Difficult’
Looking back at his work with Whitesnake, guitar legend Steve Vai admitted that he feels like he was “a bit... Read more.
Geezer Butler Says Tony Iommi Didn’t Like Working With Rick Rubin on Black Sabbath’s Final Album
While appearing in an interview with Mike Brunn, Black Sabbath bassist and founding member Geezer Butler revealed that Tony Iommi... Read more.
Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher Recalls Odd Way He Achieved Guitar Distortion as a Kid
Mastodon axeman Bill Kelliher recalled a very unconventional way he achieved the distortion effect while he was still in the... Read more.
Warren Haynes Explains How Short Attention Spans Affected Music: ’Eventually, Everything Is Just a Soundbite’
Gov’t Mule frontman and leader, Warren Haynes, reflected on the modern tendency for songs to get shorter and shorter where... Read more.
Steve Vai Says Guitarists ’Don’t Really Need to Know Theory,’ Explains What Rock Musicians Get Wrong About Classical Music
While recently hanging out with Winger leader Kip Winger in his podcast, legendary electric guitar virtuoso Steve Vai reflected on... Read more.
Legendary Producer Explains Why Power Chords Are Lazy, Calls Eric Clapton ’One-Dimensional’
Producer Steve Lillywhite, who has worked with some of the biggest names in rock music, recently explained why he doesn’t... Read more.
Nikki Sixx Opens Up Mick Mars Leaving Mötley Crüe, Reveals What John 5 Is Like to Work With
Reflecting on the events of the last year or so, Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx said that the band “never... Read more.
Jake Kiszka Says New Greta Van Fleet Album Is ‘A Pretty Heavy Record,’ Explains How It’s Inspired By Classic Blues
While chatting with Guitar World, Greta Van Fleet guitarist Jake Kiszka went into more detail about the band’s new album... Read more.
Session Bassist Recalls Odd Gig Recording for Michael Jackson: ’He Was Going Through a Period of Hiding’
Bassist Guy Pratt, who’s well-known for working with some of the biggest names in popular music in the 1980s and... Read more.
Dave Mustaine Says He Thought He’d Never Achieve Success as Musician, Reveals His Pre-Show Warmup Routine
Reflecting on his career as a frontman and leader of Megadeth, Dave Mustaine said that he never expected to achieve... Read more.
Kirk Hammett Recalls What He Didn’t Really Understand About Metallica’s Early Success: ’I’m Actually Blown Away When I Look Back at It’
Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett looked back on the band’s early days, particularly the band’s first two albums. Since this... Read more.
Wolfgang Van Halen Names His Favorite Solo By Eddie Van Halen
Wolfgang Van Halen, son of Eddie Van Halen and the current leader of Mammoth WVH, singled out his all-time favorite... Read more.
Steve Vai Opens Up on How ’Crossroads’ Cameo and the Film’s Success Affected Him, Reflects on Working With David Lee Roth
While appearing in a recent episode of the “Vintage Rock Pod” show, guitar virtuoso Steve Vai looked back on his... Read more.
Watch: Kirk Hammett Messes Us Intro to ’Nothing Else Matters’ at Recent Metallica Show
Some new videos have emerged on YouTube, showing Kirk Hammett playing the intro to Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” at the... Read more.
Do You Even Need an Expensive Guitar? Pro Songwriter Used a $99 Squier With 5-Year-Old Strings on This Hit Song
Famous guitar YouTube personality Paul Davids recently went over to meet with musician Tom Strahle to discuss some of his... Read more.
Legendary Pickup Builder Explains How Tonewood Can Impact Your Electric Guitar Sound
In a new interview with Guitar World, Jason Lollar, who’s well-known for his Lollard pickup brand, discussed what one needs... Read more.
Warren Haynes Explains the Most Challenging Aspect of Playing David Gilmour’s Solos
While appearing on a recent episode of the “Dipped in Tone” podcast, Gov’t Mule frontman and leader Warren Haynes reflected... Read more.
It’s Not Okay for Bands Not to Play Their Hit Songs Live, Says QOTSA’s Josh Homme
According to Qeens of the Stone Age frontman and leader Josh Homme, big bands deciding not to play their most... Read more.
Steve Vai Reveals How Much More He Earned by Bypassing Record Labels: ’Why Would Anybody Get Paid More Than Me for My Work?’
Since Steve Vai didn’t feel like giving away most of the income from his original music, he came up with... Read more.
Steve Vai Recalls Odd Method He Used to Learn Frank Zappa Songs Due to a Very Tight Schedule
In case you need to learn a lot of songs in a short period and keep your repertoire perfectly intact,... Read more.
Steve Lukather Explains Why Expensive Gear Won’t Make You a Better Guitar Player, Reveals One Valuable Guitar He Owns
To point out how the essence of one’s tone lies in their hands, Steve Lukather explained that there’s no magic... Read more.