Winger Guitarist Speaks Up on How Metallica Ruined the Band’s Reputation: ’I Sold All My Guitars’
Guitarist Reb Beach, who’s also known for his work in Whitesnake, recently discussed the issues that his band Winger faced
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Guitarist Reb Beach, who’s also known for his work in Whitesnake, recently discussed the issues that his band Winger faced
Read moreRecently, Fender’s Executive Vice President Justin Norvell sat down with Music Radar to discuss the company’s work. Things have been
Read moreJay Jay French, guitarist of Twisted Sister, was recently asked to share his opinion on Jeff Beck during his interview
Read moreRecently, Guitar World did an interview with old-school rock ‘n’ roll legend, guitarist Hank Marvin of The Shadows. Among various
Read moreRecently a Nick Cave fan from New Zealand used Chat GPT — an AI chat that can help you create
Read moreRecently, Metal Hammer published a section of an interview with Slayer’s Kerry King that they did for the printed edition
Read moreRick Beato recently shared a new video on his YouTube channel, featuring a long conversation with Toto guitarist Steve Lukather.
Read moreIn a recent interview over at Rock of Nations, Skid Row guitarist Dave Sabo reflected on the current incarnation of
Read moreA new interview with Queen guitarist Brian May appears in the latest printed edition of the Total Guitar magazine where
Read moreTotal Guitar recently published a new interview with Devin Townsend, discoing all things related to our favorite instrument. However, when
Read moreSteel Panther vocalist Michael Starr recently discussed the band’s new bassist who’s known under his stage name Spyder, as well
Read moreThis Sunday, January 15, Swedish guitarist and owner of Solar Guitars, Ola Englund, shared another one of his weekly recap
Read moreIn a new interview for Channel 4 News, legendary producer Rick Rubin looked back on his collaboration with Slayer which
Read moreEarlier this week, it was revealed that Jeff Beck passed away at the age of 78. The news came through
Read moreRecently, Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin appeared on the “2020’d” podcast where he reflected on Metallica’s new song “Lux Æterna.” Although
Read moreJericho Guitars CEO Dave Muselman shared a new post through the brand’s social media profiles claiming that Gibson attempted to
Read moreOn Tuesday, January 10, 2023, rock fusion guitar legend Jeff Beck passed away at the age of 78. The news
Read moreJeff Beck, groundbreaking blues-rock-fusion guitar master, has died. The news of Jeff’s passing was shared through his official social media
Read moreRecently, Vulture published a new interview with Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant where he discussed his whole career. Among other
Read moreJust recently, jazz bass master John Patitucci sat down for a chat with the Bass Player magazine to discuss his
Read moreRecently, Pantera’s original member Terry Glaze sat down with Eon Music to discuss his work and career. To those who
Read moreIn a recently conducted interview on the We Go to 11 podcast, Skid Row guitar player Dave “Snake” Sabo discussed
Read moreChris Broderick, a former guitar player for Megadeth, recently sat down with Ola Englund to discuss his work. Broderick, who
Read moreIf you ask Jared James Nichols, the tone is in the fingers. Recently, Total Guitar published an interview with the
Read moreIn a new video published by Ernie Ball, Polyphia guitarist Tim Henson discussed various instrument-related topics. Among other things, Tim
Read moreMetal Hammer recently published an excerpt from an interview with Slayer’s Kerry King, taken from their newest printed edition. The
Read moreRecently, Nita Strauss appeared in a video published by Knotfest’s official YouTube channel for the “She’s With the Band” segment.
Read moreIn a recently released video on Manowar’s YouTube channel, guitar virtuoso Michael Angelo Batio reflected on his unique approach to
Read moreIn 2022, the guitar world saw a small revival of nylon-string tones with Polyphia’s album “Remember That You Will Die.”
Read moreIn a recent interview with Guitar World, guitarist Nita Strauss looked back on her career as a touring musician for
Read moreIn a new interview with Reckless Rock Radio, former longtime producer for Pantera, Sterling Winfield, discussed the current revival of
Read moreRecently, Polyphia’s Tim Henson sat down with Rick Beato to discuss his band’s work, particularly their 2022 album “Remember That
Read moreIn a recently published interview for Ultimate Guitar, Devin Townsend looked back on his professional and personal relationship with Nickelback
Read moreRichie Faulkner, Judas Priest’s guitar player, recently discussed the currently ongoing Pantera tour and partial reunion where Anthrax’s Charlie Benante
Read moreRecently, Guitar World published a brand new interview with Wolfgang Van Halen, the leader of Mammoth WVH and son of
Read moreRecently, guitarist Tim Henson of Polyphia visited Rick Beato on his YouTube channel. Among other topics, the two touched upon
Read moreGuitarist Rabea Massaad has revealed that he’s leaving Chapman Guitars after 10 years as a signature artist. He broke the
Read moreDavid Lee Roth, the legendary singer of Van Halen, recently took some time to look back on working with guitar
Read moreRecently, Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard visited WIRF’s Meltdown show where he discussed various topics relating to his career and
Read moreRecently, Skid Row guitarist Dave Sabo, also known as the “Snake,” sat down with Colombian W Radio to discuss his
Read moreIn a new interview for Talk Louder, bass guitar maestro Billy Sheehan looked back on his collaboration with Van Halen
Read moreThe last few years brought some of the wildest and most surprising changes in multiple industries. And during 2022, we’ve
Read moreThe Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins recently appeared on the Skin Things podcast, hosted by singer Deborah Anne Dyer, popularly known
Read moreIn a recently published interview with Ultimate Guitar, guitar master Zakk Wylde discussed various topics, including his use of the
Read moreRecently, Polyphia guitarist Tim Henson got the chance to sit down with Revolver magazine to discuss his career, as well
Read moreDuring his recent chat with Rick Beato, The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan discussed the modern recording standards, mainly the
Read moreOver the past few years or so, there has been an abundance of channels reacting to metal music. Among them,
Read moreRecently, DragonForce’s Herman Li sat down with the famous founder of PRS Guitars, Paul Reed Smith, to discuss all things
Read moreDuring a new interview with Consequence of Sound, famous producer and Garbage drummer Butch Vig looked back on his collaboration
Read moreGuitarist Bobby Gustafson, best known for his work with Overkill, recently appeared on The Meista – Brews & Tunes podcast
Read moreRecently, Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares appeared on Vulgar Display of Podcast where he touched upon the current struggles of
Read moreChris Broderick, who used to play in Megadeth between 2008 and 2014, recently sat down for a chat with Rock
Read moreRecently, former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar sat down with Growth TV to discuss his career. Among other things, the
Read moreIn a recent appearance on Smokin’ Talk N’ Roll, former Judas Priest and Iced Earth frontman Tim “Ripper” Owens touched
Read moreRecently, former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson spoke to Syncin’ Stanley, discussing the currently burning topic of using backing tracks for
Read moreWhile recently talking to rock personality Eddie Trunk during his “Eddie Trunk Podcast,” Guns N’ Roses lead guitarist Slash reflected
Read moreGuitar Player recently published a new interview with Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante. It’s been about three years
Read moreIn a new interview for Ultimate Guitar, vocalist John Corabi looked back on his brief work with Mötley Crüe. Being
Read moreRecently, former Steel Panther bassist Travis Haley, who was officially known as Lexxi Foxx, showed up on Border City Rock
Read moreIn a recent interview with Rick Beato, The Smashing Pumpkins frontman and creative mastermind Billy Corgan reflected on the grunge
Read moreAmid the serious development of machine learning and artificial intelligence, it was only a matter of time before it would
Read moreRecently, Dragonforce guitarist Herman Li chatted with Metal Sucks, discussing the band’s work and his musicianship. Well-known as a virtuoso
Read moreWhile chatting recently with Revolver, Anthrax’s sole original member Scott Ian recently discussed the topic of the best rhythm guitarists.
Read moreIn his recent interview for Classic Rock magazine, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy looked back on some of his biggest musical
Read moreRecently, Loudwire published an interview with Polyphia guitarist Tim Henson where they discussed various guitar-related topics. Among other things, they
Read moreIn his recent chat with Revolver, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, who’s now also playing with the resurrected Pantera, discussed legendary
Read moreAfter reuniting with Blink-182, Tom DeLonge is back to another old friend. For a while now, he’s been known as
Read moreWhile appearing on The Rock Experience With Mike Brunn, Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan discussed the currently burning topic of
Read moreIn a recently conducted interview with Ultimate Guitar, Dream Theater guitarist and co-founder John Petrucci looked back on all things
Read moreAnthrax drummer Charlie Benante, who’s now playing drums for a current iteration of Pantera, recently chatted about his involvement during
Read moreIn his new interview with Guitar World, guitar virtuoso Michael Angelo Batio discussed what he does best — shredding the
Read moreIn a recent appearance on Out of the Box, guitar virtuoso legend Joe Satriani looked back on the whole Van
Read moreWhile visiting the Metallerium podcast, Devin Townsend opened up on how the current economic struggles are affecting the music business,
Read moreIn a newly released interview to promote the band’s new album, titled “72 Seasons,” Metallica’s frontman James Hetfield revealed some
Read moreIn a new video on his YouTube channel, Solar Guitars owner and The Haunted guitarist discussed various topics, including Metallica’s
Read moreWith a new lineup, Pantera has officially had their first live performance in over two decades in Mexico over at
Read moreIn a newly published interview for The Washington Post, Grateful Dead guitarist, vocalist, and co-founding member Bob Weir looked back
Read moreIn a newly released fan-based Q&A video on his YouTube channel, Ola Englund looked back on how changes in music
Read moreAfter the official announcement, the whole internet is buzzing about Metallica and their new album. Along with the news came
Read moreLoudwire recently sat down with Dean Zelinsky, a big figure in the guitar world and the founder of Dean Guitars.
Read moreJackson Guitars have announced a brand new instrument — a signature model for Death Angel’s Rob Cavestany. This guitar, which
Read moreIn a recently published interview on Guitar World, Kiss bassist and one of the band’s two masterminds, Gene Simmons, looked
Read moreA new report by Pedal Haven has been published, sharing some of the insights and data related to guitar pedals
Read moreDuring a recent interview with Kerrang, Black Sabbath mastermind and guitar player Tony Iommi looked back on the time when
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Read moreNickelback vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger recently spoke to Guitar World to promote the band’s new album “Get Rollin’.” During
Read moreAfter what seems like a long wait, Metallica have finally announced their new album, reports Variety. Along with that comes
Read moreA new piece over at Guitar World sees Nickelback frontman, Chad Kroeger, revealing the top 10 guitar players who helped
Read moreRecently, Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan visited the Rock FM radio where he reflected on various aspects of his and
Read moreWhile talking to Ultimate Guitar recently, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society, and current Pantera guitar player Zakk Wylde discussed his
Read moreIn a new interview with Meltdown on WIRF, Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke spoke up on an online beef
Read moreIn a new interview for Ashdown Engineering, current Megadeth bassist James LoMenzo recalled being replaced by original member David Ellefson
Read moreWhile visiting Dipped in Tone, a guitar-oriented podcast hosted by Rhett Shull and Zach Broyles, PRS Guitars founder Paul Reed
Read moreDonner is taking up to 60% off some of their most popular instruments for black Friday, with the guitar sale
Read moreWhile talking to Primordial Radio, Anthrax guitarist and founding member Scott Ian reflected on Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown continuing
Read moreIn a recently published interview with Songfacts, Megadeth frontman and mastermind Dave Mustaine was asked to elaborate on some of
Read morePantera is finally preparing for the next week’s Central & South American tour, starting Friday December 2nd at Hell &
Read moreWhile talking to Metal Global, Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger discussed the band’s unusual reputation. Although often referred to as one
Read moreIn a new interview for Smooth Radio, Queen guitar player Brian May looked back on what he sees as the
Read moreFamed bluesman and owner of one of the best guitar collections in the world, Joe Bonamassa has announced his retirement
Read moreDuring his recent interview for MusiciansChannel.com, guitar virtuoso George Lynch reflected on having a career as a musician today. Known
Read moreIn a recently published interview for Metal Castle, Joe Lynn Turner, former singer of Rainbow and Deep Purple, weighed in
Read moreIn a recently published interview with Guitar.com, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine discussed the issues he had with Lars Ulrich and
Read moreAlan Niven, former Guns N’ Roses manager, looked back on his days with the band in a recent interview for
Read moreIn an interview for the latest issue of the Guitar Player magazine (via Guitar World), Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist
Read moreIn his recent interview with Spanish radio Rock FM, Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan reflected on his relationship with original
Read moreIn his recent interview with Dragonforce’s Herman Li, Polyphia guitar player Tim Henson looked back on one of his comments
Read moreTo those not familiar with the whole thing, Chibson has two meanings. It’s either a name for cheap overseas Gibson
Read moreIn preparation for the next year’s Pantera reunion tour and promoting his new guitar school, Zakk Wylde recently sat down
Read moreNickelback frontman Chad Kroeger recently visited the WIRF radio where he reflected on some of the negative attention that the
Read moreWhile recently talking to Guitar World, former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar reflected on his time in the band and
Read moreWhile sitting down to talk with Dragonforce guitarist Herman Li, one of two Polyphia axemen, Tim Henson, reflected on some
Read moreIn a new interview with Guitar World, Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci recalled playing through Joe Satriani’s rig back when they
Read moreIn a recently published interview on Ultimate Guitar, guitarist Jennifer Batten reflected on the situation in the music industry back
Read moreWhile recently visiting Metalshop TV, Volbeat frontman Rob Caggiano reflected on his time in Anthrax. Playing guitar in the band
Read moreIn his recent YouTube video where he interviewed Polyphia guitarist Tim Henson, DragonForce axeman Herman Li opened up on some
Read moreTo celebrate his new signature Fender model, bassist Dywane Thomas Jr., who’s better known as MonoNeon, sat down with Guitar
Read moreIn the wake of guitarist Mick Mars giving up on touring with Mötley Crüe, drummer Carmine Appice recently shared a
Read moreIn a recent cover story for Consequence of Sound, Ozzy Osbourne gave an update on his health. Earlier this year,
Read moreRecently visiting The SDR Show, guitarist Bruce Kulick recalled his first audition with Kiss in 1982 where he ended up
Read moreRecently, The Smashing Pumpkins frontman and mastermind Billy Corgan signed with legendary amp brand Laney. To celebrate, they set up
Read moreAffordable guitar manufacturer Donner have announced the launch of their new Arena2000 multi-fx processer, which features 80 “hi-res” amp model,
Read moreAt this year’s Kiss Kruise, Kiss frontman Paul Stanley got the chance to sit down with the band’s fans and
Read moreWhile the upcoming Pantera tour — or tribute event as many tend to call it — is on the way,
Read moreWhile talking to Eddie Trunk recently, Sammy Hagar reflected on the whole Van Halen “reunion” idea that was leaked by
Read moreIn a recent interview with Long Island Weekly, Deep Purple co-founder Ritchie Blackmore and his wife Candice Night discussed their
Read moreDuring his visit to Chat With Hex, Avenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows discussed various Web3-related topics, including those that could
Read moreDuring his conversation with Guitar World, Skid Row axeman Dave Sabo discussed the band’s current singer Erik Grönwal and looked
Read moreWhile visiting Jeff Gaudiosi in a new podcast for Misplaced Straws, drummer Carmine Appice discussed various rock-related topics about his
Read moreIn a new interview with Ultimate Guitar, Devin Townsend looked back on the 1990s and the time he was supposed
Read moreAppearing on the recent episode of the Appetite for Distortion podcast, Monster Magnet frontman Dave Wyndorf reflected on the days
Read moreAccording to famous producer Rick Rubin, Johnny Cash was “wary” of potentially covering Nine Inch Nail’s “Hurt.” While visiting BBC
Read moreDef Leppard’s biggest hit song “Pour Some Sugar on Me” pretty much happened as an unexpected addition to the 1987
Read moreWhile talking to Guitar World, guitarist Pepper Keenan of Down and Corrosion of Conformity looked back on his decision to
Read moreAfter the controversial leaked private video exchange with a fan, David Ellefson was not only fired from Megadeth but also
Read moreThrough a new report by Variety, it has been revealed what some have been speculating for a while — Mick
Read moreWhile promoting his new online guitar course, Zakk Wylde recently sat down with Ultimate Guitar to discuss the whole Pantera
Read moreDiscussing his time with the band in a recent interview with Classic Rock, former bassist of The Rolling Stones, Bill
Read moreFaith No More frontman recently sat down with Revolver magazine to discuss various topics in the wake of his new
Read moreIn a recent interview with Guitar World, Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci discussed today’s widespread use of backing tracks live.
Read moreIt’s not unusual for David Crosby to speak up publicly about his musical tastes. And it’s also not unusual for
Read moreWhile talking to Guitar World, guitarist DeWayne McKnight, also known as “Blackbyrd,” recalled his brief collaboration with Red Hot Chili
Read moreIn a recent chat with Joe Rogan, Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis looked back on the band’s earlier
Read moreDuring a chat with Rick Beato, producer Jack Endino recalled working with Nirvana and other Seattle scene grunge bands. Also
Read moreAn old unused guitar in an attic gathering dust never seems too attractive to most people, unless we’re talking about
Read moreIn late September, guitar-centric prog rock champions Polyphia have released a song titled “Ego Death,” featuring Steve Vai as a
Read moreSteel Panther are no strangers to controversy these days. And the last one to hit them is from a radio
Read moreMyles Kennedy, Alter Bridge frontman, as well as the singer for Slash’s band The Conspirators, has recently praised Metallica’s James
Read moreTalking to Ultimate Guitar in a new interview, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society guitarist Zakk Wylde discussed his new
Read moreReleasing a new weekly analysis video this Sunday, renowned YouTuber and The Haunted guitarist Ola Englund looked back on a
Read moreFender CEO Andy Mooney recently got together with Entrepreneur to discuss various guitar- and business-related topics. Andy, who has been
Read moreIn a new excerpt from his memoir titled “The Lives of Brian,” AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson looked back on the
Read moreLet’s get one thing straight — there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to learn how to play an instrument. As
Read moreThere are two aspects of music. One is purely artistic, giving an individual, or a group, to express themselves the
Read moreEarlier this year, it was revealed that DigiTech and DOD brands have been dropped by their parent company. Although many
Read moreThe electric guitar has evolved since the 1950s. However, its basic features are almost unchanged. If something ain’t broken, why
Read moreWe all know how rock and metal fans can act as gatekeepers of their genre. Not to mention how elitist
Read moreThe story of Syd Barrett is one of the saddest in modern music. Back in the 1960s and the 1970s,
Read moreThis does feel like a weird year since plenty of unexpected reunions were either taking place or were being announced.
Read moreJohn Frusciante’s return to Red Hot Chili Peppers wasn’t much of a surprise. Near the very end of 2019, the
Read moreWhat’s incredibly interesting about Metallica is that they managed to make some of their idols more popular. Achieving massive commercial
Read moreAlthough rock music went through many changes, the shift that happened in the late 1980s and the early 1990s was
Read moreAt this point, it’s safe to say that David Ellefson won’t ever be a member of Megadeth again, although you
Read moreNothing lasts forever, not even Deep Purple. Of course, the band is still going on. But, unfortunately, Steve Morse had
Read moreDecades have passed since the beginning of his career. And while Ozzy is certainly not in his prime, there’s no
Read moreAlthough he hasn’t recorded anything with the band for a very long time now, Roger Waters is still, in one
Read moreThe announcement of John Petrucci’s solo album “Terminal Velocity” was met with joy from the entire prog metal population. What
Read moreEven after all these years, Nickelback is still the “usual suspect” in rock music. They still carry the burden of
Read moreWith “The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!,” Megadeth have entered a new era. Once again parting ways with bassist
Read moreNearing the end of his eighth decade on this planet, there seems to be no stopping for legendary rock guitar
Read moreAlthough you usually won’t hear about their names, managers played a crucial role in the development of rock ‘n’ roll.
Read moreIn 2021, Anthrax celebrated the 40th anniversary of the band’s formation. And in less than two years from now, it
Read moreEarlier this year, the whole world of rock music was weirded out by the news of a potential Van Halen
Read moreWhile not enjoying the major fame of some of her more “mainstream” colleagues, Jennifer Batten is one hell of a
Read moreThe early 1990s brought a complete change in rock and metal music, moving further away from polished, sterile, overproduced “party
Read moreIf we’re talking about the most influential guitar players of all time, Eric Johnson should be up there. Sure, he
Read moreIt’s no secret that Ritchie Blackmore hasn’t been the easiest guy to work with. Although his impact on modern music
Read moreThe generational gap within rock music is really noticeable. There’s nothing that can persuade the old musicians and fans that
Read moreThe guitar, just like any instrument, is kind of like a vessel that allows us to express ourselves in ways
Read moreAlthough we mostly know PRS for their guitars, the company has now launched a whole new lineup of pedals. The
Read moreAlthough he was a member for about a year or less, Dave Mustaine is still a crucial part of Metallica’s
Read moreIt’s without a doubt that Joey Jordison’s death was one of the biggest blows to metal music. The drummer, who
Read moreEarlier this year, the entire rock world was shocked and weirded out by alleged plans to “reunite” Van Halen. Of
Read moreAt one point, you may ask yourself a question about bands that you listen to – “Do all these musicians
Read moreIt’s been months since the unfortunate passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. After Taylor’s death in March this year,
Read moreAlthough objectively overpriced, there’s something heartwarming about instruments used by famous musicians. They sometimes go for astronomical figures, but they’re
Read moreThe news of Pantera coming back together for a 2023 “reunion” is still doing its rounds within the online metal
Read moreIt all started in the late 1970s when Eddie Van Halen changed the way we think of electric guitar. Although
Read moreAlthough Ozzy Osbourne changed many guitar players over the years, it all comes back to Randy Rhoads. Whoever was taking
Read moreIt would be an understatement to say that Prince was very a very unique person. Apart from his music, which
Read moreThis Sunday, September 25, Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown kicked off his headlining UK tour. Marking it the first one
Read moreAlthough he was active with Angra, more people found out about Kiko Loureiro’s talents after he joined Megadeth in 2015.
Read moreBelieve it or not, Nickelback has some similarities with Pantera. Not only have they been friends with Dimebag Darrell and
Read moreThe Mars Volta are one of the bands today continuing the old legacy of classic prog rock bands like King
Read moreAlthough Lexxi Foxx left Steel Panther, the band has been going strong since his departure in 2021. Before officially announcing
Read moreAfter a new string of leaked text messages gives us a closer look into Marron 5’s Adam Levine and his
Read more“Tornado of Souls” goes down in history as one of the greatest guitar-oriented pieces ever written. For this, we’ll have
Read moreAfter releasing their final album, titled “13,” Black Sabbath embarked on their final tour which ended in 2017. Although you
Read moreEver since leaving Metallica back in the early 1980s, Dave Mustaine kept this “tough guy” persona whenever there’s talk about
Read moreEven before joining Metallica, Rob Trujillo was a true metal legend, playing with bands such as Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious
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