in Artists, Guitarists “Historic for Gojira and metal”: Why the Olympics played an unlikely host for some of the biggest guitar moments of the year
in Artists, Guitarists “The interviewer asked Joe Satriani, ‘Why Andy Fairweather Low?’ And that’s exactly the question I would’ve asked, too”: He’s played with Eric Clapton, George Harrison and David Gilmour, but now, this rhythm guitar hero is ready to take center stage
in Artists, Electric Guitars, Guitarists, Guitars “You never know what will happen. You’re on a bus with pythons”: Orianthi on her Orange Oriverb amp, how soloing is like rapping and why confetti cannons are just one of the risks on an Alice Cooper tour
in Artists, Bassists “They’re both amazing guitarists, but Jeff Beck let you take liberties”: Rhonda Smith had been on call with Prince for more than a decade when she told the Purple One she was busy with Jeff Beck
in Artists, Guitarists “People said I was just jerking off on guitar. There was a point when I thought, ‘Oh, God, they’re right’”: Chris Impellitteri is one of the fastest guitarists of all time – but he realized there was more to life than shredding
in Artists, Bands “It proved to be short-lived”: The year Dave Navarro returned to Jane’s Addiction, got assaulted, and a fractious reunion fell apart
in Artists, Bassists “Bach was one of the only guys who really understood the range of the bass. All his cello pieces are right in the 5-string bass range”: John Myung plays for one of rock’s most ambitious bands, and he’s tackling the challenge with extraordinary discipline
in Artists, Bands “Fresh eyes, honest appreciation and devoted teamwork have brought us to this special moment”: A nu-metal institution was reborn as Linkin Park returned for 2024
in Artists, Electric Guitars, Guitar Rigs, Guitarists, Guitars “Why am I using this digital monstrosity when it flies in the face of all my principles that I have acquired over decades?”: Guthrie Govan makes the case for the all-digital guitar rig – it’s all about the F-word
in Artists, Bassists “We had a band powerful enough to turn goat p*** into gasoline”: When it comes to Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn’s huge catalog of bass grooves, this ear-catching line from The Blues Brothers is a great place to start
in Artists, Bands “Jason and I were always battling for the same space in the mix”: The controversial mixing of Metallica’s …And Justice for All wasn’t a hazing of Jason Newsted. This is James Hetfield’s explanation
in Artists, Guitarists “This is a historic collaboration”: How Diamond Rowe made history with Jackson Guitars
