Metallica Fan Beats Guinness World Record for Most Tattoos of One Band (and We Asked Him a Few Questions)
We interviewed the man who got recognition from Guinness World Records for his Metallica tattoos
Read MoreWe interviewed the man who got recognition from Guinness World Records for his Metallica tattoos
Read MoreThere’s a point where music is loud enough to blow your hair back, but there’s also a point where an amp is loud enough to blow your eardrums to shreds. We walk through the mechanics of loudness, and talk about the volume of some classic amps.
Read MoreGibson’s VOS line represents the custom shop’s passionate tribute to the golden era of Gibson guitars. We walk you through all of the aspects of the VOS line that make it so special.
Read MoreIn our round up of online guitar stores, we share the best place to buy a guitar online and near you, as well as the best marketplaces for used guitars!
Read MoreBecoming a studio guitarist is a long game that can lead to a fun and fulfilling career in music. We take a look.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: John Petrucci explains why “nobody could probably even really tell” the difference between digital and real amps
Read More“I wonder if it would have been worse if all the bands at that time were all prog metal. [Laughs]”
Read MoreDream Theater axeman John Petrucci recently sat down with us here at Killer Guitar Rigs to discuss his newly launched
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: John Petrucci has launched Tonemission and here are some details behind it!
Read MoreWe check out the Gator Frameworks Elite desk, and find it can be made to suit just about any studio use case!
Read MoreWe check out the Kali Audio LP-6 V2 6.5-inch Powered Studio Monitors – an awesome choice for a first time monitor purchase!
Read MoreIf you’re going to invest in a serious guitar, you need to think about investing in serious protection too – let’s take a look.
Read MoreWe review the new IK Multimedia TONEX Pedal Amplifier/Cabinet/Pedal Modeler, and find it stands up to the big boys at a very affordable price!
Read MoreDigital amps have been a huge step forward for guitar – but the one element that’s getting left behind is killing your tone!
Read MoreWe review the Breedlove Organic Wildwood Pro Concerto CE, and find a killer acoustic that outplays it’s price tag.
Read MoreWe check out Gator’s TSA Series Electric Guitar Case, and find the LEDs aren’t the only cool part of this next level case!
Read MoreIn our review of the Lewitt 441 Flex, we find what might actually be the only microphone a bedroom guitarist needs!
Read MoreWe walk you through a handful of lesser known facts about one of the best selling guitars of all time – the humble Strat!
Read MoreLine 6 have set their sights squarely on the metal community with the Metallurgy Collection – but does it deliver?
Read MoreWe review Pickup Music, arguably one of the best online learning platforms for guitarists of just about any style!
Read MoreWe take a look at one of the biggest online musical instrument retailers in the US and answer the question – is reverb legit?
Read MoreWe asked an AI to give us photographs of some of the biggest names in music of the last 60 years, with surprising results.
Read MoreWe take a look at the Moog Moogerfooger effect plugin bundle from a guitarist’s perspective – and find they sound amazing.
Read MoreWe check out several of the new features in PreSonus Studio One 6, highlighting one that makes it ideal for guitarists and gigging musicians.
Read MorePeople hear all kinds of things in the news and start to wonder “Is Guitar Center legit?” We take a look (spoiler alert: they are).
Read MoreWe review the new Universal Audio Volt 2 interface – have UA knocked the crown off Focusrite? We find out!
Read MoreNo stairway – denied! We look at why Stairway To Heaven (aka The Forbidden Riff) is allegedly banned in guitar stores – and more!
Read MoreWe take a look through Neural DSP’s new Archetype: Rabea plugin, and find a range of tones as versatile as you’d expect!
Read MoreWe walk through the history of the Gibson Les Paul – and reveal some surprising facts, as well as knocking down some myths!
Read MoreIn our Donner DED-80 Drums Review, we find that this budget instrument machine has a great product for kids to learn on!
Read MoreIs Sweetwater Legit? Is it safe to order from Sweetwater? Will They be helpful with a purchase problem? We review Sweetwater in depth.
Read MoreIf you’re wondering how to get Clapton’s “woman tone” – or even just what it is – we have all the answers!
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a guitar blue book online to find out “how much is my guitar worth”, we walk through what you need to know!
Read MoreGuitar Center Trade In policies and prices are especially important now that used gear is at a premium. We ask – is it worth it?
Read MoreThe Frankenstrat is one of the best known and most recognizable guitars of all time. We run you through some facts you might not know!
Read MoreBrian May’s homemade “Red Special” guitar is easily one of the most storied instruments in rock history. Check out these interesting facts!
Read MoreWe take a deep dive into the history of the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction – Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s “Unplugged” guitar!
Read MoreCheck out Bad Planning’s new single Throw, plus a rig rundown that’s only available on KillerGuitarRigs.
Read MorePRS announces new showroom at Soundcheck Nashville
Read MoreFew guitars have multiple documentaries made about them – but then few guitars are Willie Nelson’s guitar Trigger…
Read MoreGuitar calluses are a natural part of a guitarist’s life – but will they disappear if you play less? We talk you through everything you need to know!
Read MoreWe caught up with Deserted Fear guitarist and songwriter Fabian Hildebrant to talk about guitars and their new album DOOMSDAY!
Read MoreWe caught up with Rochester SKULL CRUSHING DEATH METAL newcomers Undeath to talk about their new record and their guitars of choice!
Read MoreWe live our truth while shredding gnar with NOBRO.
Read MoreFlorida Pop Punkers Top Tier sent us a rig rundown as well as a playthrough of their most recent release, Leaving This Behind!
Read MoreLed Zepplin’s Stairway To Heaven might be the most iconic guitar song of all time – but what guitars did Jimmy Page use?
Read MoreIn our review of Sweetwater Vs Musician’s friend, we line up everyone’s favorite online guitar retailer against Guitar Center’s little bro!
Read MoreIs Zzounds Legit? We walk you through everything you need to know about Zzounds, from selection to refunds and everything in between!
Read MoreIn our head to head of Zzounds Vs Sweetwater, we look at these two musical instrument giants and come out with a winner!
Read MoreIs Sam Ash a legit website/store to buy from? We take an in depth look at one of the biggest musical instrument retailers in the US!
Read MoreOur dude Blake from Joyous Wolf recently sent us a video lesson on their new single Fearless – check it out now!
Read MoreWith so many sites selling guitars online these days, you might be wondering if Musican’s Friend is legit? We have the answers.
Read MoreSweetwater and Guitar Center are the two biggest retailers for guitarists – but which one do we recommend? Read on to find out!
Read MoreWe take a look at the Sweetwater Credit Card, and answer all of your questions about one of the best ways to afford gear today!
Read MoreGet a free copy of one of the best short reads there is for guitarists of all pedegrees.
Read MoreWe caught up with Marcos to talk about the anniversary tour, his love for PRS, and why his tube amps smoke modelers.
Read MoreWe caught up with frontman Anthony Diliberto and bassist Robin Mariat to talk about building their own music video sets, the long road to finding a guitar tone for the record, and being a digital amp band that needs cabs on stage!
Read MoreWe caught up with singer/Earth Groans mastermind Jeremy Schaeffer to get his take on the new EP, modelling amps, and getting back on the road.
Read MoreWe caught up with Can’t Swim to find out about their new album, the crazy amount of gear they used and their love of the BOSS DM3!
Read MoreWe catch up with some of the bands playing Welcome To Rockville 2021 to find out who they want to see, and what gear they’re rocking.
Read MoreWe take a look at Behringer’s extensive list of guitar pedals, answering common questions along with a full list of the pedals they’re based on
Read MoreForget bolt ons and neck throughs – the Belgian “amateur woodworker” behind tchiks guitars built a guitar from a single slab of wood!
Read MoreThe former Sepultura frontman discussed the recording of the bands thrash classic, as well as some of the gear they used.
Read MoreGibson has formally announced Jerry Cantrell’s new “Wino” Les Paul Custom – a Murphy aged beauty limited to 100 pieces.
Read MoreWe caught up with guitarist Dallas Molster to talk about the new record, his love for vintage guitars, and recording entirely in a Kemper.
Read MoreWe caught up with guitarist Josh Childress to talk about the album, his love for Neural DSP and the Quad Cortex, and getting out in front of people.
Read MoreGatecreeper have a new live video featuring two of their most doomy tracks. We check out the gear they used on the performance.
Read MoreYou may have missed Steve Vai’s studio tour with Reverb last year. We highlight some of our favourites.
Read MoreWatch modern blues legend Joe Bonamassa run through some of the cream of the crop of Gibson’s Murphy Lab reissue guitars.
Read MoreWe caught up with Sebastian and Nicklas about leaving djent behind, their socially distanced tour with Jinjer, and having Mark Hunter of Chimaira guest on their new album.
Read MoreWe caught up with guitarist Adam Dutkiewics to talk about the new record, writing for multiple projects, and his adoption of modelling amps for touring.
Read MoreWe caught up with Robin (harsh vocals) and Valentin (guitars) to talk about their new record, the ease of gigging with a Kemper, and the problem of owning “way too many guitars!”
Read MoreWe take a look at something special that Fender cooked up for America’s Independence Day!
Read MoreWe caught up with Meta Dead to talk about their new record, recording with Corey “MF” Taylor, and the upcoming deluge of band’s “covid material”.
Read MoreWe caught up with guitarist Novozhilov to talk about their new record, filling out the band’s sound with a stereo setup, and intensifying G.A.S!
Read MoreWe caught up with guitarist Stevie D to talk about the new record, his vintage Gretsch’s, and sharing their music with the people.
Read MoreWe caught up with Aaron Lutas (Bass) and Frankie Mish (Drums) to talk about their new record, their love for Neural DSP tones, and going digital on the road.
Read MoreWe caught up with guitarist Infernal and drummer Hont to talk about the new album, simple guitar setups, and revisiting old records.
Read MoreWe caught up with guitarist Diamond to talk about the new record, being part of the ESP family, and her love of the Digitech Whammy pedal.
Read MoreWe caught up with guitarist Kyle Sipress to talk about the EXTENSIVE gear list for the EP, as well as the possibility of bringing some motos on tour…!
Read MoreWe caught up with guitarist Francesco Artusato to talk about the new record, the magic of an Evertune bridge, and staying positive through lockdowns.
Read MoreWe caught up with guitarist JB Brubaker to talk about the rerecording, how Guardians might end up a lost album, and keeping a solid lineup for 15 years.
Read MoreWe caught up with guitarist Dimitri Anchipolovsky to talk about his love of the Line 6 Helix, working with Phil Labonte, and how price doesn’t make a pedal good.
Read MoreKansas based metal/hardcore upstarts Revisionist are gearing up for the release of their new six track EP The Emptiness Of Gravity, out this Friday May 21st. We caught up with guitarist Joshua Barbee to talk about the new record, Kemper vs QC, and how the song is always king.
Read MoreWe caught up with Authority Zero singer Jason DeVore and new guitarist Eric Walsh to talk about working with Cameron Webb, Kempers and… Kempers!
Read MoreWe caught up with guitarists Jon Deiley and Josh Smith to talk about new single Clockworks, being early to the digital amp party, and pushing what you’re doing as far as you can.
Read MoreWith a name like Mouth For War you might be expecting some southern trendkilling, but Colorado’s newest export are more in the vein of Sentence and Lamb Of God. We caught up with the band to talk about their forthcoming debut record, “Life Cast In Glass”.
Read MoreWhen you put on a Monster Magnet record, you know what you’re getting – but what about if that record is a collection of the songs that influenced the band’s earliest sounds? We caught up with Dave Wyndorf to get the lowdown on the new record A Better Dystopia
Read MoreExclusive premier of a guitar playthrough of Elephant March from Belvedere’s new record “Hindsight Is The Sixth Sense”
Read MoreAfter having a stable lineup for about the last 15 years, Atreyu have had something of a shuffle in the forming of their new album Baptize. We caught up with guitarist Dan Jacobs to talk about the upheaval, working with super producer John Feldmann, and his favorite sushi… guitar?
Read MoreWe caught up with Cryptosis guitarist/vocalist Laurens Houvast to get the lowdown on the move away from Distillator, the new record, and how the band’s sound is formed from a bass pedal!
Read MoreTo celebrate the release of Hideous Divinity’s new EP, we caught up with guitarist Enrico S to get the lowdown on the people who inspired him to pick up the guitar.
Read MoreWe caught up with Escape The Fate guitarist Kevin Thrasher to talk about the record, the band’s recent robbery, and using the best musical tools for the job.
Read MoreFor fans of all things late 90s and screamy, we give you The Undertaking! We caught up with singer Austin Visser as well as guitarists Keith Butsko and Johnny Mercuri to talk about the new record, their rad hometown music scene, and the salty tone you get from using a fish taco as an overdrive.
Read MoreWe catch up with Capra to find out about their new album on Metal Blade.
Read MoreRichmond crossover upstarts Enforced have just released their killer new record Kill Grid. We caught up with guitarist Will Wagstaff to talk about the record, Richmond, and old school metal setups.
Read MoreWe caught up with Doug Aldrich of Whitesnake and Dio fame to talk about the new Dead Daisies record, Holy Ground.
Read MoreWe caught up with Sanguisugabogg guitarist Cameron Boggs to talk about the new record, tuning down stupid low, and a forthcoming release that sounds as out of the box as you’d expect.
Read MoreFor their new record, Demons have taken a more collaborative approach that they call “more focused” and “more punk-rock” – fans of Metz and At The Drive in are in for a treat. We caught up with main man Zach Gehring to talk about the record, post-Trump politics, and Furnace Fest.
Read MoreCannibal Corpse have arguably the most name recognition of any death metal band, and not just because of that one thing in the 90s. 33 years and 15 albums later, the band are the unquestionable king of American death metal. We caught up with new member Erik Rutan to talk guitars and classic CC records.
Read MoreIn a sea of newer death metal bands, Denmark’s BAEST has made a name for themselves with their heavy but catchy take on chainsaw death metal. We caught up with the band to talk about their new record, recorded entirely live.
Read MoreWe caught up with Brandon Baun of Philly’s blackwave upstarts The Drowned God to talk about their new record Pale Home, the gear, and their plans for the future.
Read MoreWe caught up with Magnus Karlsson to talk about his new metal opera, his use of kempers and his life changing first boss pedal.
Read MoreEleven albums into their career, Korpiklaani have taken their brand of folk metal in a direciton that is a little darker and heavier, but still one for the fans. We caught up with guitarist Kalle “Cane” Savijärvi to talk about the new record, his love of the kemper and why you should pay more attention to the fiddle.
Read MoreWitherfall’s new record comes at a tricky time for the band as producer Jon Schaffer makes the news for all the wrong reasons. Even so, the album stands on it’s own two feet as a treat for fans of theatrical metal. We caught up with Jake to discuss the record, modelling, and one of the US’s most legendary metal landmarks, Morrisound Studios.
Read MoreRivers Of Nihil made a big splash with their 2018 record Where Owls Know My Name, and not just because of the sax. The record featured some razor sharp guitar tones as well as some lush ambient reverb drenched almost synth like passages – and much more. Now all of those tones are available on Brody Uttley’s new Kemper pack. We catch up with the man to get the details.
Read MoreJoyous Wolf have spent the last few years growing their reputation for fierce live shows – opening for everyone from Slash to Deep Purple – all without releasing an album. That all changes in 2021, as guitarist Blake Allard tells us.
Read MoreDespite not picking up an instrument in person together for over a year, Of Mice And Men have written and recorded a killer new EP, Timeless, set for release Friday February 26th. We caught up with guitarist Phil Manansala to talk about the new EP, his twitch stream and his incredible guitar collection.
Read MoreGWAR have made a career out of being drug addicted space aliens with a live show that leaves the audience covered in blood. We caught up with the band’s human slave Mike Derks to talk about the 30th anniversary of their sophomore record Scumdogs Of The Universe his current guitar setup, and trying to keep his guitar dry in a stage covered in fake blood.
Read MoreWith the release of Death By Rock And Roll, The Pretty Reckless put a couple of hard years behind them to deliver a record that’s been many years in the making. We caught up with guitarist and co-songwriter Ben Philips to talk about the record, modelling amps, and his enduring love for the Gibson ES-335.
Read MoreWe caught up with Swiss progressive deathcore mainstays Dreamshade to talk guitars ahead of the release of their killer new record A Pale Blue Dot
Read MoreDarkest Hour are hitting you on all sides in 2021 with the release of their new live record, as well as Mike’s new signature ESP MSV1. We caught up with him to check out the specs and what makes this thing so special.
Read MoreEven after almost 35 years and 10 albums, Asphyx never give up on moving their sound forward and creating killer records, and recently released epic Necroceros is no exception. We caught up with guitarist Paul Baayens to get the lowdown on the record.
Read MoreTexas Americana singer/songwriter Austin Meade is ready to kick off 2021 in style, with the release of his third record and debut for Snakefarm Records coming up in March, and a bevvy of dates on the road. We caught up with him to talk touring during covid and gear, sweet gear.
Read MoreGatecreeper are known for their sometimes sludgy “stadium death metal” – so the surprise release of a half dozen grindcore songs (plus one funeral doom dirge) came as a shock to many. We caught up with The Darkest Cowboy (guitarist Eric Wagner) to talk about their new release, An Unexpected Reality.
Read MoreKicking off the “most anticpated” list for 2021 is Frozen Soul’s Centrury Media debut Crypt Of Ice! We caught up with the band to talk about the record and their icy tone.
Read MoreMy Kid Brother’s self titled debut EP for Fearless Records is, in their own words, full of “warm piano, wistful psychedelic melodies, off-kilter guitar, wiry grooves, iridescent harmonies” – and we agree! We catch up with the band to talk guitars and plans.
Read MoreThe Acacia Strain have spent the last year redefining the record release process, with two quite different new records that ignore the expected release schedule model. Within those records too the band packs a masterclass in how to downtune but still be articulate. We caught up with guitarist Tom Smith to discuss the two latest records, lockdown podcasting, and the incredible amount of gear that goes into The Acacia Strain’s sound.
Read MoreListening to Spirit Adrift, one influence rings out over any other – Ireland’s contribution to rock canon, Thin Lizzy (who almost make up for U2). We caught up with singer/guitarist Nate Garrett to talk about the bands, the riffs, the legend.
Read MoreWith only five years as a band under their belt, Ego Kill Talent have somehow managed to have a career most bands dream of, including tours with the likes of Foo Fighters and QOTSA. We caught up with Ego Kill Talent bassist and drummer Theo van der Loo to talk guitars, Dave Grohl’s house, and the famous Neve console
Read MoreSomehow after 24 years and 7 albums, Within Temptation are still able to come out with new music that doesn’t rest on the laurels of the band, but instead pushes them forward. However, it’s not just musically that the band is embracing progress – they tell us about their new found love of digital amps.
Read MoreMovement’s new record No Good Left To Give, recorded with post-hardcore superproducer Will Yip, is quickly shaping up to be a classic of the no longer nascent genre. I caught up with guitarist Ira George to talk about the band, the record and songs you might want to try at home.
Read MoreOne could be forgiven for thinking War On Women’s new album Wonderful Hell was titled for 2020 – except there’s nothing wonderful about this hellscape. We caught up with guitarist Brooks Harlan to discuss the record, not touring, and when to use amp sims.
Read MoreIf you love Soundgarden, Led Zeppelin and the Black Keys, you’ll love BRKN LOVE’s debut record. We caught up with singer and guitarist Justin Benlolo ahead of the November 19th special edition.
Read MoreIf you’ve been in an online guitar community for more than five minutes, you’ve probably seen someone sneer the phrase Blues Lawyer in someone’s direction at least few times. But what does it mean, and why can’t I stop listening to Joe Bonamassa as I approach 50? Let’s discuss.
Read MoreSkeletal Remains have been blazing an old school death metal trail for nine years and three albums, but their newest record steps things up a notch with some amazing Morbid Angel infused technical superiority. We caught up with to find out about the records, and what gear they used to get it’s grinding tones.
Read MoreWhat happens when a gifted guitarist’s promising career is brought to its knees by an incurable degenerative disease? Does he succumb to his vegetative fate of confinement to a wheelchair? Or does he go on to write music that becomes a beacon of hope for a new generation?
Read MoreRage Against The Machine’s 1992 album was a shot out of the dark that injected not only a huge dose of politics into a largely apolitical music scene, but in Tom Morello provided some of the most inventive guitar techniques on a major label record in years. We walk through all of the gear Morello used to achieve his sounds, song by song.
Read MoreTerminal Nation have caused quite a stir with their debut album Holocene Extinction. The record combines death metal and grindcore, and then filters it through a sizeable dose of powerviolence, leaving us with a record that feels like the soundtrack to 2020. We caught up with guitarist Dalton Rail to get the inside scoop on the band, the record, and the mountain of tone that is Holocene Extinction.
Read MoreAs Strike Anywhere release their first recorded music in over ten years, the lean Nightmares of the West EP, we caught up with guitarist Matt Smith to talk about Dr Z amps, how wrong Equipboard can be, and guitars that have had the ever living shit kicked out of them.
Read MoreTen years on from their self titled debut’s mix of hardcore and doom, Xibalba have finally made the transition to a full on death doom band with the release of their new record, Años En Infierno. I spent some time with guitarist Brian Ortiz, talking about metal, throwing away guitar strings, and the diversity of California’s hardcore and metal scenes.
Read MoreRemember Guitar Center’s String Club? We go over the history of the offer, and place it in time within GC’s long financial struggles.
Read MoreWe list all of the guitars and amps used to get Jerry Cantrell’s guitar tone on the Alice In Chains album Dirt, and show you how you can achieve it at home
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wondered what kind of guitar did Chuck Berry use to play those famous chords of Johnny B. Goode, then we got you covered.
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