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Queen guitar legend Brian May looked back on the controversial tune “Ice Ice Baby” by rapper Vanilla Ice, released in
Read MoreGuitar legend Warren Haynes, known for his band Gov’t Mule and his work in The Allman Brothers Band, reflected on
Read MoreAlmost synonymous with synth guitars, Pat Metheny wouldn’t be able to pull it off without his tech, Andre Cholmondeley. He’s
Read MoreTwisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French reflected on today’s rock musicians and the different experiences new generations have with live
Read MoreThose who grew up in the 1990s may know about Ron Wasserman one way or the other. If they don’t
Read MoreGuitar legend Joe Satriani recently addressed playing Van Halen’s “Mean Street” with the new live project centered around Sammy Hagar.
Read MoreTim Henson, one of the two guitar players in the modern prog rock band Polyphia, revealed a somewhat unexpected inspiration
Read MoreWolfgang Van Halen, the leader of the rock band Mammoth WVH and the son of Eddie Van Halen, discussed what
Read MoreAlthough we now know him as one of the most respected session guitar players of all time, Steve Lukather admits
Read MoreA couple of years ago, Boss pushed the limits of the amp sim game, delivering their IR-200 unit — a floor-based
Read MoreRon “Bumblefoot” Thal looked back on one of his weirdest on-stage moments. While appearing in a recent edition of “The
Read MoreBlake Lee, also known as Blake Stranathan, may not exactly be one of the first names that comes to mind
Read MoreAccording to Uli Jon Roth, one of the first electric guitar shredders, there aren’t many guitar players out there who
Read MoreAccording to Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French, there’s no point in giving any advice to young aspiring musicians today.
Read MoreZakk Wylde reflected on joining the current version of Pantera, featuring him on guitar and Anthrax’s Charlie Benante on drums,
Read MoreTool bassist Justin Chancellor said that the band’s fans won’t have to wait another 13 years for a new album.
Read MoreFormer Megadeth bassist David Ellefson reflected on drummer Mike Portnoy and his work in and out of Dream Theater. In
Read MoreOver the years, Pat Metheny became famous for using his unique 42-string guitars at live shows. Of course, the rise
Read MoreAlthough considered to be one of the greatest electric guitar virtuosos of all time, Joe Satriani admits that he isn’t
Read MoreTwisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French looked back on his early days as a musician and how he gave up
Read MoreThe legendary session musician and guitar player for Toto, Steve Lukather, is one of the people who had the privilege
Read MoreThe former bassist of Megadeth and current member of Dieth and Kings of Thrash, David Ellefson, reflected on the time
Read MoreRon Thal, guitar virtuoso known as Bumblefoot, reflected on some of the hardships that musicians face today in the industry.
Read MoreIn early September this year, thrash metal legends Megadeth announced that guitarist Kiko Loureiro would be taking a temporary leave
Read MoreTom Murphy, who’s known for his “aged” finishes for Gibson, discussed his work and whether the specific type of finish
Read MoreWhile promoting his new autobiographical book called “My Effin’ Life,” Rush bassist and frontman Geddy Lee looked back on the
Read MoreKicking off his career in the Scorpions and later continuing with Electric Sun and his solo work, Uli Jon Roth
Read MoreLegendary guitar virtuoso Steve Lukather reflected on some of the criticism his band Toto received over the years. Speaking to
Read MoreThe stories of rock music being “dead” are almost as old as the genre itself. However, in the last couple
Read MoreNow playing with Dieth and Kings of Thrash, David Ellefson was let go from Megadeth in 2021. Although he recorded
Read MoreAlthough she shrugged it off pretty fast, guitarist Sophie Lloyd did feel a little odd about the overall reaction of
Read MoreApart from being one of the most influential guitar players of all time, Joe Satriani was also a famous guitar
Read MoreOne of the earliest electric guitar virtuosos, Uli Jon Roth, discussed some of the biggest issues he sees with the
Read MoreThe former guitar player of legendary Canadian hard rock band Triumph, Rik Emmett, recalled hearing Jimi Hendrix play live back
Read MoreModern blues guitar master Joe Bonamassa addressed the current state of the music business in regard to streaming and how
Read MoreNow playing as a full-on member of Mötley Crüe, John 5 admits that he still practices as much as it
Read MoreLegendary producer Tom Werman, who’s well-known for working with the big rock bands of the 1980s, discussed the emergence of
Read MoreAlthough Gibson was a much bigger and more popular brand than Ibanez at the time, jazz virtuoso John Scofield simply
Read MoreNot long after announcing a Booster/Preamp pedal called BP-1W, they’re launching a brand-new pedal, the RV-200 Reverb. The new unit
Read MoreNow former member of Mötley Crüe, Mick Mars finally released his debut solo single right at the very end of
Read MoreUPDATE, November 10, 2023: After sharing news of a collaboration with Magnatone, Slash clarified the matter, explaining that he’s not
Read MoreModern blues rock guitar master Joe Bonamassa discussed one legendary band who should be inducted into the Rock & Roll
Read MoreReflecting on the legendary “Heavy Metal Sunday” of the US Festival, taking place on May 29, 1983, in San Bernardino,
Read MoreDave Kilminster, who’s been with Roger Waters’ backing band since 2006, initially didn’t know who Roger Waters was. Speaking to
Read MoreAccording to Kirk Hammett’s tech, Justin Crew, there are a few important advantages of going digital for live shows. Justin
Read MoreNow a former member of Mötley Crüe, Mick Mars looked back on the band’s difficult days back in the 1990s.
Read MoreAccording to Dave Friedman, the man behind Friedman amps and some of the complex rigs of famous guitar players, there
Read MoreGuitar legend Kirk Hammett reflected on Metallica’s success and how the band members back in the formative days didn’t really
Read MoreThe new greatest guitarist list by Rolling Stone magazine made quite a stir among guitar players when it came out
Read MoreJon Levin, the guitar player for Dokken, reflected on the recent rise in popularity of glam metal, also known as
Read MoreAccording to modern blues rock (or, shall we say, “blues-based“) guitar legend Joe Bonamassa, you shouldn’t pay too much attention
Read MoreAlthough he’s worked with plenty of great bands, Steve Albini is still mostly remembered for producing Nirvana’s third and final
Read MoreAlthough one of the most prominent guitar players associated with the blues genre, Joe Bonamassa claims that he’s not a
Read MoreFormer Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars reflected on hearing Van Halen for the first time. Speaking to Guitar World in
Read MoreProducer Tom Werman spent quite some time with Mötley Crüe back in the 1980s, helping them record three of their
Read MoreFormer guitarist of Genesis, Steve Hackett, reflected on how his work influenced other guitar greats, like Eddie Van Halen and
Read MoreBill Kelliher, the guitar player for Mastodon, seems to be more in favor of simpler “fly rig” solutions as opposed
Read MoreThe leader and frontman of Machine Head, Robb Flynn, looked back on some of his influences and how he felt
Read MoreBassist Krist Novoselic, known for his work in Nirvana, recalled a particular guitar solo by Kurt Cobain that he felt
Read MoreStarting his YouTube channel some years ago, Marty Schwartz has become so popular among beginners who are just starting out
Read MorePlaying with former Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters for quite a while now, David Kilminster is well-known for his use of
Read MoreChad Zaemisch, guitar tech for Metallica frontman James Hetfield, looked back on the musician’s legendary Flying V guitar. The one
Read MoreWith their classic old CE-1 Chorus Ensemble and legendary tape-based RE-201 Space Echo in mind, Boss have launched a brand-new
Read MoreThe new CEO of Gibson, Cesar Gueikian, commented on Metallica’s decision to use digital modeling amps for live shows. Gueikian,
Read MoreFamous YouTube music teacher and producer Rick Beato recently shared another one of his videos, discussing the matter of Rolling
Read MoreNow officially with Mötley Crüe, John 5 is one of few guitarists in the metal genre known for playing a
Read MoreFirewind guitarist Gus G., also known for his work in Ozzy Osbourne’s backing band, revealed that he has a pretty
Read MoreBilly Duffy, the guitarist and founding member of legendary rock band The Cult, discussed his guitar preferences and how it
Read MoreAccording to Devin Townsend, modern metal guitar players have a tone that’s a bit too “clangy” for his taste. While
Read MoreRock guitar legend Peter Frampton looked back on how he first heard the talk box effect and how he began
Read MoreLegendary Swedish guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen looked back on hearing Van Halen for the first time around the time when
Read MoreRecently promoted to the company’s CEO, Gibson’s Cesar Gueikian reflected on some of the biggest names in rock and metal
Read MoreAs Kim Thayil of Soundgarden explained, there’s one important aspect of Jimmy Page’s and Jimi Hendrix’s playing that some guitar
Read MoreBeing the leader and frontman of Machine Head, Robb Flynn is in charge of the band’s creative output. Although the
Read MoreWhile we, guitar players, often enjoy some form of improvisation, not everyone around us would share that sentiment. At least
Read More“I really love him, and I feel terrible,” said singer Don Dokken in a recent appearance on the “Artists on
Read MoreDavid Kilminster, who’s been a guitar player for the former Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters, recalled a moment when he
Read MoreAccording to Devin Townsend, if you’re planning to be an artist and really work on your music, there are two
Read MoreKnown for his prolific session and touring work over the years, guitar master Tim Pierce explained what, in his opinion,
Read MoreFor years now, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield have been using Fractal Audio’s Axe-Fx digital amp modelers. This was
Read MoreIn case you’re getting into blues music and are trying to figure out the best solo, coming up and practicing
Read MoreHaving an incredibly prolific career, Peter Frampton still finds his work with David Bowie to be the highlight of his
Read MoreFor Devin Townsend, artificial intelligence isn’t something to be feared but rather accepted. The former Strapping Young Lad leader, also
Read MoreJust like many rock and metal musicians these days, The Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy doesn’t feel all too comfortable
Read MoreThe Police guitarist Andy Summers reflected on the widely accepted take that vintage guitars are usually better than modern stuff.
Read MoreAccording to prog rock legend and Porcupine Tree leader Steven Wilson, he has nothing but respect towards thrash metal titans
Read MoreAlthough he’s almost synonymous with the legendary prog rock band, guitarist Martin Barre recalled that he didn’t exactly leave the
Read MoreMetallica’s guitar tech Chad Zaemisch shared a few details about the band’s early 2017 performance at the Grammy Awards with
Read MoreProg rock legend Steve Hackett recently looked back on how The Beatles’ John Lennon praised Genesis while they were still
Read MoreMegadeth frontman and leader Dave Mustaine addressed Kiko Loureiro’s temporary absence from the band. Both Megadeth and Kiko shared a
Read MoreGeorge Lynch, guitar virtuoso legend best known for his work with Dokken and Lynch Mob, recently discussed his creative process
Read MoreChad Zaemisch, the guitar tech for Metallica, recently reflected on how the band switched from conventional guitar amps to digital
Read MoreGuitarist Caleb Quaye, well-known for his work with Elton John — as well as other pop and rock legends like Mick
Read MoreAccording to German guitar virtuoso and former member of the Scorpions, Uli Jon Roth, George Harrison was a crucial member
Read MoreMastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher said that ne never actually learned any scales. Speaking to Guitar Summit in a recent interview,
Read MoreLearning all music note-for-note isn’t what you should be doing, claims Joe Bonamassa. Of course, as he said in his
Read MoreSinger Dee Snider looked back on his work with Twisted Sister in the early 1980s and explained how the band’s
Read MoreAccording to guitar virtuoso Neal Schon of Journey, the band’s classic song “Wheel in the Sky” was partially inspired by
Read MoreAccording to Steve Hackett, the guitar has some advantages over the piano as a musical instrument in terms of expressive
Read MoreAccording to modern blues virtuoso Joe Bonamassa, getting a good old conventional record deal these days isn’t exactly the best
Read MoreLegendary metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto looked back on his time singing for Yngwie Malmsteen and his current relationship with
Read MoreIn a recent fan Q&A, Anthrax rhythm guitarist Scott Ian said that neither he nor other guitar legends involved in
Read MoreAccording to engineer Donn Landee, Van Halen weren’t exactly happy with the sound of their debut record when it was
Read MoreMegadeth’s frontman Dave Mustaine switching over to Gibson guitars was a pretty huge thing in the world of metal. And,
Read MoreAs rock guitar legend Peter Frampton explains, there’s one important thing he learned from B.B. King that he’s doing for
Read MoreBeing one of the biggest vintage guitar collectors on the planet, Joe Bonamassa has a lot to say on the
Read MoreCacophony, a short-lived project by Marty Friedman and Jason Becker, still serves as a great example of modern electric guitar
Read MoreThe downpicking technique is something that helped define thrash metal as a genre and Exodus axeman Gary Holt is one
Read MoreAccording to Johnny Marr, the former guitar player of The Smiths and the famous indie rock guitar icon, it’s great
Read MoreNow officially a member of Mötley Crüe, guitarist John 5 shared some details about the band’s upcoming new material. In
Read MoreAccording to bass legend John Illsley, there’s one thing that’s essential to good songwriting. Illsley, famously a member of Dire
Read MoreLegendary guitar virtuoso and a former member of Megadeth, Marty Friedman, discussed his long relationship with Jackson Guitars and how
Read MoreMegadeth frontman Dave Mustaine looked back on his days in Metallica in the early 1980s, recalling how he reacted to
Read MoreAccording to Pearl Jam axeman Mike McCready, there’s one digital modeling amp that, when compared “back-to-back” with a tube-driven amp,
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Frank Zappa was an incredibly demanding musician. And one of the people who always managed to
Read MoreFor Mark Agnesi, Gibson’s Director of Brand Experience and well-known former trader at Norman’s Rare Guitars, stories about rich people
Read MoreProgressive rock guitar legend Steve Hackett looked back on one of his works that Queen’s Brian May cited as a
Read MoreBest-known for his band White Lion, Vito Bratta recalled getting the offer to join Kiss but ultimately refused to join
Read MoreWell known for his work with The Smiths, as well as his other projects, guitarist Johnny Marr appeared on a
Read MoreAlthough known for his incredible technical skills, guitar legend Marty Friedman is very open about how he’s not very fond
Read MoreRobin Trower, blues rock guitar legend, looked back on his early career days and explained how he ended up abandoning
Read MoreGuitar blues legend Buddy Guy looked back on his career and recalled how he ended up using Fender Stratocaster guitars
Read MoreWhile appearing in a recent episode of Vintage Rock Pod, Dee Snider looked back on that one time when Motörhead
Read MoreThe legendary guitar effects pedal manufacturer Boss has announced the release of a brand new noise suppressor pedal. Named NS-1X
Read MoreLegendary guitar virtuoso Jason Becker, who lost most of his motor functions due to Lou Gehrig’s disease (or ALS), was
Read MoreDuring a recent interview with Philip Conrad, guitar session legend Tim Pierce discussed some of the main aspects of his
Read MoreAndy Taylor, guitar player and one of the main writers for new wave stars Duran Duran, explained how he had
Read MoreAlthough usually remembered as one of the “shredder” guys, Paul Gilbert openly said that attempting to play the virtuosic fast
Read MoreWhile recently appearing on the “That Rocks!” podcast, John 5 discussed his work in Mötley Crüe, playing Mick Mars’ solos,
Read MoreAnthrax rhythm guitarist and the sole original member of the band, Scott Ian, recently recalled how his band got invited
Read MoreWhile appearing in an interview with Philip Conrad, session guitar legend Tim Pierce discussed some of the most important things
Read MoreJohnny Marr, legendary guitar player and songwriter for the Smiths, sat down for an episode for the Broken Record Podcast
Read MoreFamous tech and amp builder Dave Friedman, known for his Friedman amps, recalled this mysterious piece of gear that Eddie
Read MoreAndy Summers, legendary guitar player known for his work in The Police, discussed his career, focusing on the creative side
Read MoreTwisted Sister frontman Dee Snider reflected on bands who are constantly coming back for more tours and reuniting, despite previously
Read MoreScott Ian, Anthrax’s rhythm guitar player and the only constant member since the band’s foundation, looked back on the early
Read MoreJ Mascis, frontman and leader of alternative rock pioneers Dinosaur Jr., explained what made Jimi Hendrix so special and how
Read MoreTim Pierce, a session guitarist known for his prolific work with some of the biggest musicians in pop and rock
Read MoreAccording to Richard Shaw, the former guitar player for Cradle of Filth, getting a professional-level guitar tone in your home
Read MoreOver the last few years or so, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy might have gotten some weird looks over his unusual
Read MoreKing Crimson mastermind and guitar player Robert Fripp recently reflected on doing a variety of rock and metal covers with
Read MoreAccording to ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, there are a few simple yet important things that rock musicians today are lacking.
Read MoreKnown for his numerous collaborations, session guitarist Tim Pierce pointed out some of the most important things young musicians should
Read MoreWhile recently appearing in an interview with “Radio Artifact,” Kansas guitarist Richard Williams discussed his long career with the legendary
Read MoreIn the wake of the new film “Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar” and the new album “Dethklok IV,” metal musician
Read MoreWhile recently appearing in an interview for the “Monsters, Madness and Magic” podcast, Devin Townsend looked back at how he
Read MoreWhile they’re mostly famous for their guitar pedals, Universal Audio Inc. have just stepped up their game in yet another
Read MoreSwedish-American neo-classical guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen recently discussed some of his early influences and how he created his own unique
Read MoreFamous for his legendary Friedman amplifiers, Dave Friedman sat down for a chat with Final Resonance TV to discuss his
Read MoreFormerly known as the lead guitar player for Megadeth, Chris Broderick joined the Swedish metal band In Flames, sometime in
Read MoreAlthough not the band’s original member, guitarist Roland Grapow was a part of Helloween for well over a decade, participating
Read MoreWhile recently speaking on the “Classic Album Review” show, Jethro Tull leader and frontman Ian Anderson weighed in on Roger
Read MoreAlthough guitarist Rich Williams wasn’t the one who wrote Kansas’ “Carry on Wayward Son,” his recorded parts in the song
Read MoreBrendon Small, the mastermind behind the animated show “Metalocalypse” and its fictional band Dethklok, recently looked back on one of
Read MoreGreek guitar virtuoso Kostas Karamitroudis, better known as Gus G, discussed the decision to move on from ESP to Jackson.
Read MoreAccording to Trivium frontman Matt Heafy, there’s one major misconception about metal and metal music fans. Heafy reflected on this
Read MoreNeo-classical guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen looked back at his career and discussed how he never really was a person for
Read MoreAccording to Nuno Bettencourt, back in the 1990s, his band Extreme was just really deep into the album-tour cycle, so
Read MoreAlthough also making a variety of different products, Universal Audio Inc. are best known for their guitar pedals. Branded as
Read MoreGuitarist Kevin Wasserman, popularly known as Noodles in The Offspring, looked back on the band’s long career and said that,
Read MoreWhile appearing in a recent interview on the “Monsters, Madness and Magic” podcast, Devin Townsend looked back on his beginnings
Read MoreTestament axeman Alex Skolnick looked back on the one-time gig playing with Ozzy Osbourne. During his recent interview with Ultimate
Read MoreNow back working with his band Firewind, Greek guitarist Kostas Karamitroudis, better known under his stage name Gus G, reflected
Read MoreLiving Colour’s guitar player Vernon Reid weighed in on another six-string hero, Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt. While chatting with Australian Musician
Read MoreBassist Leland Sklar, who’s well-known as one of the most prolific session bassists of all time, shared a few interesting
Read MoreWhile recently appearing in an interview with Eon Music, guitar legend Adrian Vandenberg looked back on his time in Whitesnake
Read MoreAnthrax bassist Frank Bello looked back on some of the fun times the band had back in the early 1990s
Read MoreAlthough the name Steve Hunter usually won’t ring any bells among rock fans, he’s worked as a backing and session
Read MoreWhile looking back at his career, Glenn Hughes recalled talking to Eddie Van Halen and finding out that he was
Read MoreLeland Sklar, session bassist who has a pretty extensive body of work, recently sat down with Rick Beato for an
Read MoreFormer Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young looked back on his time in the band and recalled what the band founder and
Read MoreGuitar legend Adrian Vandenberg reflected on his time in Whitesnake and sharing guitar duties with Steve Vai back in 1989
Read MoreRudy Sarzo, who was famously a member of Ozzy Osbourne’s band back in the early 1980s, recalled how the famous
Read MoreSteve Howe, progressive rock guitar legend and the classic member of Yes, reflected on how he and his bandmates approach
Read MoreCountry music star Jason Isbell went into more detail about what any guitar player should do when purchasing a new
Read MoreDream Theater guitar legend John Petrucci explained what he believes is a wrong approach to shaping your rhythm guitar tone.
Read MoreReflecting on his time being a new guitar player for Mötley Crüe, John 5 explained why he prefers to do
Read MoreIn honor of his newly launched company Tonemission, Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment guitarist John Petrucci sat down with
Read MoreLooking back at his work with Whitesnake, guitar legend Steve Vai admitted that he feels like he was “a bit
Read MoreWhile appearing in an interview with Mike Brunn, Black Sabbath bassist and founding member Geezer Butler revealed that Tony Iommi
Read MoreMastodon axeman Bill Kelliher recalled a very unconventional way he achieved the distortion effect while he was still in the
Read MoreGov’t Mule frontman and leader, Warren Haynes, reflected on the modern tendency for songs to get shorter and shorter where
Read MoreWhile recently hanging out with Winger leader Kip Winger in his podcast, legendary electric guitar virtuoso Steve Vai reflected on
Read MoreProducer Steve Lillywhite, who has worked with some of the biggest names in rock music, recently explained why he doesn’t
Read MoreReflecting on the events of the last year or so, Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx said that the band “never
Read MoreWhile chatting with Guitar World, Greta Van Fleet guitarist Jake Kiszka went into more detail about the band’s new album
Read MoreBassist Guy Pratt, who’s well-known for working with some of the biggest names in popular music in the 1980s and
Read MoreReflecting on his career as a frontman and leader of Megadeth, Dave Mustaine said that he never expected to achieve
Read MoreMetallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett looked back on the band’s early days, particularly the band’s first two albums. Since this
Read MoreWolfgang Van Halen, son of Eddie Van Halen and the current leader of Mammoth WVH, singled out his all-time favorite
Read MoreWhile appearing in a recent episode of the “Vintage Rock Pod” show, guitar virtuoso Steve Vai looked back on his
Read MoreSome new videos have emerged on YouTube, showing Kirk Hammett playing the intro to Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” at the
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