Brian May Still Doesn’t Like Conventional Guitar Picks, Explains What’s So Great About Using a Sixpence Instead
Queen guitarist Brian May is still using a sixpence instead of a conventional plectrum. In fact, he finds that this
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Queen guitarist Brian May is still using a sixpence instead of a conventional plectrum. In fact, he finds that this
Read MoreGuitar legend and the founding member of Queen, Brian May, looked back on a song he dedicated to another iconic
Read MoreJudas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner expressed his opinion on vintage guitars, saying that the new stuff is always better. Despite
Read MoreMegadeth frontman and leader Dave Mustaine reflected on the early 1980s metal scene and the variety of metal subgenre labels
Read MoreGuitarist Vito Bratta, who was a member of the 1980s glam metal band White Lion, revealed that one of Jimi
Read MoreThere’s more to the guitar than just playing fast. If Steve Vai says so, then it must be true!
Read MoreAccording to Nuno Bettencourt, what rock fans are “starved for” today is not necessarily about guitar playing but the “mythology
Read MoreKirk Hammett recently suffered a knee injury at a Metallica show. New fan-filmed videos have emerged online, from the thrash
Read MoreDevin Townsend explained how doing solo acoustic shows makes more sense financially-wise today. Townsend, who’s generally known for doing full-band
Read MoreInstrument and music gear manufacturer Donner has officially announced their summer 2023 discounts in honor of the Donner Amazon Store’s
Read More“It felt like going fully digital would force me to think in new ways.”
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Read MoreBOSS has a new multi-effects unit! The ME-90 comes with the same amp models as the company’s GT-1000
Read MoreThese are the only two songs at Pantera shows when Zakk Wylde keeps his overdrive pedal switched off
Read MoreMick Mars claims that Motley Crue started using backing tracks a long time ago…
Read MoreHe not only got the gig but is still playing with Roger Waters
Read MoreAlter Bridge frontman and guitarist Myles Kennedy recently looked back on the guitarists who helped him shape his signature sound.
Read More“I never had a brother, but Dime was as close to blood as possible, and my love for him was, is, and always will be beyond unconditional and forever.”
Read MoreExtreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt recently discussed the band’s new album “Six” and a variety of other guitar-related topics during his
Read More“I will keep touring the world, eating fabulous food, staying in nice hotels, playing guitar with some of the biggest stars in rock and pop and metal.”
Read MoreMyles Kennedy, known as the guitarist and frontman of Alter Bridge and the singer of Slash’s band The Conspirators, looked
Read MoreGrady Champion, who made his name as a guitar tech for Pantera’s late guitar legend Dimebag Darrell, recently sat down
Read MorePlini and Strandberg team up for a new signature guitar model!
Read MoreScott Holiday, the guitar player for Rival Sons, spoke up on why he doesn’t prefer to play fast. During his
Read MoreAccording to Eric Johnson, digital modeling still fails to fully replicate this one thing…
Read More“If somebody saw my settings on the amp, most people would think it’s a mistake,” reveals Nuno Bettencourt
Read MoreThe Offspring’s Noodles really wanted a Les Paul back in the day. But when he got one, it just didn’t work out…
Read MoreBrian May recalls seeing Van Halen opening for Black Sabbath and being blown away by Eddie’s playing
Read MoreWhile recently appearing on This Little Light podcast hosted by his bandmate Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante
Read MoreWhile recently appearing on Ultimate Guitar’s “On the Record” podcast, bass guitar legend Stuart Hamm reflected on Dave Mustaine’s comments
Read MoreRecently, Iron Maiden shared a new video on their YouTube channel, featuring guitarist Dave Murray’s tech Colin Price. In the
Read MoreAccording to what Tony Iommi recently said in an interview on “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk,” there was an offer
Read More“You can teach a machine to play the exact notes and rhythms, but what makes something connect and what makes something unique and human is all those little nuances that get put into it.”
Read MoreIn his recent interview on the Iron City Rocks podcast, Dream Theater guitarist and founding member John Petrucci reflected on
Read MoreLast year, the news of the Megadeth frontman going over to the Gibson camp spread like wildfire. And, as was
Read MoreRich Robinson, the guitarist and the founding member of the American rock band The Black Crowes, recently sat down with
Read MoreGuitar virtuoso Nita Strauss recently looked back on joining Demi Lovato’s live band in 2022. While chatting with Ultimate Guitar,
Read MoreWarren Haynes shares a few details behind his signature Gibson Les Paul
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Read MoreHere’s a very elegant and clever solution for the infamous “neck dive” that Gibson SG players are dealing with
Read MoreAccording to Megadeth frontman and leader Dave Mustaine, Kirk Hammett “did him an honor” when playing early Metallica solos that
Read MoreBlues-rock master Warren Haynes shares details behind his gorgeous Gibson Les Paul that almost ended up in the “garbage somewhere”
Read MoreIs it ever justified to use some backing tracks at live shows?
Read MoreSeems like we’ll see Wolf Van Halen’s EVH semi-hollow-body guitar as a commercial release soon…
Read MoreBlack Sabbath bassist and absolute metal legend Geezer Butler shared his opinion on Metallica’s career-defining self-titled album, also known as
Read MoreDuring his recent interview on the 960th episode of the Cooper Talk podcast, hosted by Steve Cooper, Dokken guitar legend
Read MoreBlues guitar master Ana Popović recently sat down with the Guitarist magazine to discuss some of her guitar-related preferences, as
Read MoreIn a recent chat with Jeremy White, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine looked back on the band’s days working with producer
Read More“The hardest thing wasn’t learning them; it was learning the proper way to play them so they sound like Dime.”
Read MoreThis is unlike any other Fender Stratocaster you know about
Read MoreModern blues guitar master Joe Bonamassa recently discussed his view on the overall state of the world of guitar today.
Read MoreRecently, a lineup of legendary musicians and people from the music business sat down to discuss the 20th anniversary of
Read MoreA few years ago, Nita Strauss spoke up about acoustic guitars, revealing that she actually doesn’t own one. Even though
Read MoreRUSH legend Alex Lifeson recalls his first Gibson
Read MoreEverything changed for young Dante Frisiello when he switched over from being Dave Weiner’s guitar tech to becoming a backing
Read MoreDave Mustaine compares his Gibson models with the newly released Epiphone and Kramer signature guitars
Read MoreTim Pierce, a legendary session guitarist with an impressive body of work, recently published a video on his YouTube channel
Read MoreAccording to Europe frontman Joey Tempest, Greta Van Fleet are one of the bands who are carrying the torch of
Read MoreHow much does George Lynch practice today in order to keep his guitar-playing skills at such a high level?
Read MoreSnowy White looks back on his days working with Pink Floyd as a session musician
Read MoreDespite Nickelback’s reputation back in the day, the guys from Pantera loved their music
Read MoreRecently, Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Brian Haner Jr., better known as Synyster Gates, sat down for an interview with Metal Sucks.
Read MoreIn his recent column for Guitar World, Joe Bonamassa weighed in on one of the most important discussions ever in
Read MoreAs Richie Faulkner reveals, he’s using the same exact unchanged guitars that Epiphone released a few years ago as the Limited Edition model
Read MoreGuitar legend Snowy White explains why he preferred Gibson Les Pauls over Fender Stratocasters
Read MoreJazz legend Larry Carlton explains his decision to switch over to Sire guitars
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Read MoreExtreme guitarist and an absolute all-around virtuoso Nuno Bettencourt recently appeared in a new interview on Rick Beato’s YouTube channel.
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of commotion among lovers of all things guitar online after Megadeth mastermind Dave Mustaine finally decided
Read MoreAccording to guitar virtuoso George Lynch, the highlight of his career comes down not to the music that he created
Read MoreAs Avenged Sevenfold are slowly preparing for the release of their “Life Is but a Dream…” album, guitarist Synyster Gates
Read MoreWhile we can keep discussing which exact Les Paul model works the best, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett recently revealed his favorite
Read MoreSatchel also discusses his alternate picking and sweep picking techniques
Read MoreIn a newly published interview by Ultimate Guitar, legendary guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert looked back on his recent Ronnie James
Read MorePolyphia’s Tim Henson also looks back on using the almighty Line 6 Spider IV for home recording
Read MoreBetween Fender and Gibson guitars, session guitar legend Michael Landau prefers Fenders
Read MoreWhile recently sitting down for an interview with Ultimate Guitar, Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French reflected on how heavy
Read MoreInterestingly enough, Zakk Wylde and Dimebag Darrell never jammed together…
Read MoreRecently, Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt sat down with Scott Lipps to discuss the band’s work, particularly the new album “Six.”
Read MoreThe Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins isn’t exactly the biggest fan of John Frusciante’s playing…
Read MoreDid you see Synyster Gates’ new guitar that he’s been using live with Avenged Sevenfold recently? It appears to be a headless 7-string…
Read MoreWhite Lion guitarist Vito Bratta never hid his admiration of Eddie Van Halen. But we can’t blame him — he’s
Read MoreWhile recently appearing on Reverb’s YouTube channel, Polyphia guitar players Tim Henson and Scott LePage reflected on their collaboration with
Read MoreTurns out that Jimmy Page has a pretty odd method for counting rhythm…
Read MoreRichie Faulkner is not just into Gibson and Epiphone guitars. There might be a few other brands in his collection…
Read MorePolyphia’s Tim Henson was rejected by Berklee College of Music. Nonetheless, he achieved great success as a guitar player
Read MoreNo, you don’t need a vintage Gibson to sound great!
Read MoreAppearing recently in an interview with Classic Rock magazine recently, Kiss bassist Gene Simmons recalled the time when he saw
Read MoreAccording to William Patrick Corgan, Kurt Cobain’s talent was “frightening”
Read MoreWhile Roger Waters was, obviously, one of the creative leaders of Pink Floyd, he wasn’t the only bassist to play
Read MorePolyphia have some of the most unique guitar tones today. Here’s how they achieve that
Read MoreDo you like the guitar tone on Metallica’s new album? Well, here are the amps that they used
Read MoreTurns out that Billy F Gibbons uses some incredibly cheap pedals
Read MoreAs the whole legal battle mess between Mick Mars and Mötley Crüe is ongoing, the band’s new guitar player John
Read More“Eddie was just in total command of his instrument. There were no rough edges, and everything was played with intention.”
Read MoreWhile recently visiting Cory Wong’s podcast “Wong Notes,” country music star Jason Isbell shared one of the most useful pieces
Read MoreWell, at least they’re actually playing live
Read MoreAlthough the unpleasant events between Dave Mustaine and Metallica took place about 40 years ago or so, you’ll still hear
Read MoreWhile visiting Lipps Service, hosted by Scott Lipps, Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt looked back on how he got the gig
Read MoreGuitar YouTuber Bradley Hall, who also recently got into the spotlight for his alternate version of a solo for Metallica’s
Read MoreWhile talking to Hot Press in a new interview, Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo looked back on the personal relationship that
Read MoreIt’s much more complicated than you might think…
Read MoreWhile recently chatting with Total Guitar, Metallica lead guitar player Kirk Hammett explained how he came up with solos for
Read MoreBass session legend Leland Sklar, who has worked with a variety of big names over the years, recently addressed some
Read MoreRecently, Metallica fanzine “So What!” published a new interview with the band’s lead guitarist Kirk Hammett. Among other things, the
Read MoreAfter the release of Metallica’s latest album “72 Seasons,” all four band members have been pretty busy appearing in the
Read MoreAlthough we could spend days and weeks and years praising Steve Vai, we shouldn’t ever overlook his backing band. After
Read MoreTaylor Guitars have teamed up with Original Grain for some incredibly gorgeous watches
Read MoreIn a newly published press release, Gibson Brands Inc. have revealed a major change in leadership. The board of directors
Read MoreNita Strauss, a modern guitar virtuoso most famous for her work with Alice Cooper, recently sat down with Loudwire for
Read MoreImagine the hypothetical Metallica/Pantera supergroup with James and Dime in the lineup…
Read MoreImagine what it must have felt like for Nuno Bettencourt to perform in front of Prince…
Read MoreWhile recently talking to USA Today, singer Sammy Hagar looked back on his work with Van Halen and how it
Read MoreGuitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert recently sat down with Guitar World for an interview to discuss his new Ronnie James Dio
Read MoreIn his new interview with Total Guitar, modern blues master Jared James Nichols reflected on his use of Gibson and
Read MoreKip Winger, the leader of the glam metal band Winger, recently had a chat with The Metal Voice where he
Read MoreSince Metallica are currently promoting their new album “72 Seasons,” it was only a matter of time before someone would
Read MoreDef Leppard’s Phil Collen says that John 5 is currently a better choice for Motley Crue compared to Mick Mars. Do you agree?
Read MoreIn a recently published exchange with Guitar World, blues guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks discussed guitar players who made the biggest
Read MoreEven though well-over two decades have passed since the occasion, music fans, especially metal fans, still talk about Metallica taking
Read MoreInstead of obsessing about what pedals you’re going to get, Steel Panther’s Satchel says that you should focus on the musical side of things
Read MoreWhile talking to Metal Edge recently, Black Sabbath bassist and co-founder Geezer Butler reflected on the band’s work in the
Read MoreAs the legal battle between guitarist Mick Mars and his now former band Mötley Crüe rages on, so does the
Read MoreEven when Van Halen is no more, the clash between David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar clans is still as
Read MoreIn a recent appearance on Ozzy’s Boneyard, Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo looked back on his days in Suicidal Tendencies and
Read MoreIn the midst of the whole Mötley Crüe and Mick Mars legal clash, the frontman of classic glam metal and
Read MoreWe’re still waiting for a proper remix of “…And Justice for All” :/
Read MoreGuitarist Nuno Bettencourt has a message for all the “intellectual rockers” out there — he and his bandmates in Extreme
Read MoreAll jokes aside, what Kirk Hammett used on the new Metallica really is one serious piece of equipment…
Read MoreWhile patiently waiting to release their highly-anticipated new album in early June this year, Avenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows caught
Read MoreWhile appearing in an interview with Goldmine, drummer Carmine Appice revealed that he received a cease-and-desist letter from lawyers representing
Read MoreGuitar legend Nuno Bettencourt, best known for his work with hard rock band Extreme, recently sat down for an interview
Read MoreJason Everman, who was a short-term second guitar player in Nirvana back in 1989, recently appeared on the new edition
Read MoreYouTube guitar star Bradley Hall released a new video where he addressed one of Kirk Hammett’s recent interviews. And in
Read MoreSo let’s get this out of the way – there’s nothing magic about the number 1959. It’s all about you and how you use your instrument and gear
Read MoreWhen John Petrucci shares advice for practicing guitar, you just follow through
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Read MoreAlthough some people have voiced their suspicions surrounding Mick Mars’ departure from Mötley Crüe’s live lineup, things eventually spiraled out
Read MoreApart from the obvious issues, 2020 brought a few other worries to rock and metal fans out there, most notably
Read MoreIn a recently published interview with Total Guitar, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett responded to some of the online criticisms that he
Read MoreLEAK: What appears to be Mick Mars’s in-ear monitor mix from a last year’s Motley Crue show has been shared online. Here’s what that sounds like.
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Read MoreMetallica bassist Rob Trujillo recently discussed the band’s approach to writing new music and reflected on their upcoming new album
Read MoreProgressive rock and math rock guitarist Yvette Young recently spoke up on her newly-found fondness of Van Halen, particularly Eddie
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Read MoreLinkin Park guitarist and co-lead vocalist Mike Shinoda recently recalled the band’s early days and the difficulties getting signed. Speaking
Read MoreThe so-called “loudness war,” the modern music phenomenon that’s a result of everyone in the industry trying to be louder
Read More“But making music is not about practice – making music is about life, life experiences, and taking your feelings, and putting them into someone else’s ears.”-Marty Friedman
Read MoreRecently, former Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider replied to a fan on Twitter asking him whether the band was ever
Read MoreGuitar legend Eric Clapton recently recalled the late Jeff Beck and his work back in the 1960s. In an interview
Read MoreLimp Bizkit’s Wes Borland has a bad case of gear acquisition syndrome… :/
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Read MoreWith a band like Metallica, it may not be the easiest task to pick a favorite record. However, for Kirk
Read MoreWhile visiting the Appetite for Distortion podcast, guitarist Nita Strauss reflected on meeting Guns N’ Roses legend Slash for the
Read MoreRecently, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony appeared on Eddie Trunk’s show “Trunk Nation” on SiriusXM. Among other things, the
Read MoreMetallica’s lead guitar player Kirk Hammett recently opened up on a particular guitar solo that he’s bored of playing. While
Read MoreAnthrax drummer Charlie Benante recently spoke up on receiving some negative reactions online for joining the current incarnation of Pantera.
Read MoreQueen’s Brian May shares his opinion on Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain
Read MoreRecently, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo sat down with Metallica fanzine So What! to discuss the band’s upcoming album “72 Seasons.”
Read MoreAvenged Sevenfold recently came out with a new episode of their TRAX podcast. In this new installment, the band’s members
Read MoreGuitarist Jeff Young, who’s currently with bassist David Ellefson in a new metal band Kings of Thrash, reflected on his
Read MoreRecently, Guitar World published a brief exchange with modern blues legend Joe Bonamassa with the musician answering what’s the one
Read MoreAccording to Marty Friedman, you can’t copy this former Megadeth guitar player…
Read MoreReflecting on the 1990s and the hardships that the classic 1980s metal bands were facing after the rise of grunge,
Read MoreGuitarist Phil Campbell, well-known as the longest-running member of Mötorhead after Lemmy Kilmister, discussed the band’s final album “Bad Magic”
Read MoreA thrash-friendly Gibson Les Paul? We’ll live to see that with Dave Mustaine’s upcoming signature model!
Read MoreThat’s actually a pretty unconventional way to use this pedal…
Read MoreFormer Megadeth bassist David Ellefson recently recalled the time when he sat down with Dave Mustaine to listen to Metallica’s
Read MoreWhile recently chatting with Guitar World, Megadeth founder, frontman, and mastermind Dave Mustaine reflected on the band’s current lineup. As
Read MoreIn the spring of 2022, Sophie Lloyd officially joined rapper-turned-pop-punker Machine Gun Kelly in his live band. Previously known for
Read MoreWould metal be different if Randy Rhoads was still alive?
Read MoreSteve Hackett, legendary guitarist who’s best known for his work in Genesis when they were in their progressive rock phase,
Read MoreEddie Van Halen’s son and Mammoth WVH leader, Wolfgang Van Halen, recently reflected on his involvement with Van Halen and
Read MoreShock rock legend Alice Cooper looked back on Nita Strauss’ decision to leave his live band and join pop singer
Read MoreAre 1959 Gibson Les Pauls really worth it?
Read MoreStill think that Jimmy Page is sloppy? Here’s what Joe Bonamassa has to say about that
Read MoreA new Lou Reed’s posthumous book, titled “The Art of the Straight Line: My Tai Chi,” featured a number of
Read MoreRecently, Kip Winger, who’s known as the frontman of American hard rock and glam metal band Winger, recently appeared on
Read MoreRecently, former Megadeth guitar player Marty Friedman got back to the United States for his first tour in the country
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Read MoreIn a recently published interview with Music Radar, guitar legend Steve Vai remembered one occasion when a label representative told
Read MoreDrummer legend Vinnie Appice, who’s known for his work with Black Sabbath and Dio, recently appeared on the Syncin’ Stanley
Read MoreIn a newly published interview with Guitar World, Wolfgang Van Halen looked back on what it was like to use
Read MoreRecently, progressive metal drum legend Mike Portnoy sat down with Revolver magazine to discuss what he believes are the greatest
Read MoreThree guitar players of progressive metal band Periphery — Misha Mansoor, Jake Bowen, and Mark Holcomb — reflected on the
Read MoreRecently, Megadeth frontman and mastermind Dave Mustaine was interviewed by Heavy magazine. The outlet wanted to focus on Megadeth’s return
Read MoreJust imagine what it’s like to see Marty Friedman and Kiko Loureiro together on stage…
Read MoreThe surprise release of a new song and a surprise new album announcement by Metallica back in November 2022. Apart
Read MoreIn a recently published video for his SWOLA segment, famous guitar YouTuber-tuned-guitar-builder Ola Englund answered one of his community members’
Read MoreGuitar legend Uli Jon Roth, also known for working with Scorpions back in the day, recently had a chat with
Read MoreIn a new official statement, it has now been revealed that guitarist Nita Strauss has come back to Alice Cooper’s
Read MoreRecently, bassist David Ellefson, famous for his work in Megadeth, appeared on the I Ask No One podcast to discuss
Read MoreBassist Frederic Leclercq says that he wasn’t happy in Dragonforce… :/
Read MoreIn a newly published interview by Guitar World, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme recalled a moment when he got the
Read MoreRecently, Linkin Park legend Mike Shinoda appeared on The Howard Stern Show, discussing his band and the tragically deceased frontman
Read MoreFormer Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young looks back on what it was like to work with Dave Mustaine back in the day
Read MoreMegadeth and Marty Friedman getting back together is one of the best things that happened in metal music, even if it was only for three songs
Read MoreIt’s pretty simple – if you bend strings and stay within the pentatonic or blues scale, you’re a boomer!
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