“Ronnie heard that, and he didn’t really like it.” Tony Iommi says Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham meant to compliment Black Sabbath’s Ronnie James Dio. It didn’t go well
“Barracuda is a powerful piece of music that was never intended for political use”: Nancy Wilson speaks out after Donald Trump uses a Heart classic without permission
in Guitarists “That is so huge. It makes all the difference in the world.” Jason Isbell on the one thing young players should do when buying their first guitars
in Artists, Electric Guitars, Guitarists, Guitars “The most important thing is to be true to yourself so that, when you play, it sounds like you”: Fender gives Richie Kotzen’s head-turning MIJ signature Strat a global release
in Artists, Guitarists “My phone buzzes: ‘Come down and see Robben’s amp.’ I’m stressing out like, ‘Oh, somebody’s poured beer in it…’” That time Robben Ford brought his prized Dumble amp to a guitar retreat – and let fans play it
in Artists, Guitarists “Siouxsie tried out her newfound kung fu on me and barged me in the back. That was enough – I walked out and Kenny came with me”: A brawl ended John McKay’s tenure with Souxsie and the Banshees, but not his influence on a generation of players
in Artists, Electric Guitars, Guitarists, Guitars “This modern version captures the look and vibe of his original, with only the features that Marcus finds essential”: Marcus King’s new signature Gibson ES-345 is the evolution of a family heirloom and offers a stripped down take on the original
in Artists, Guitarists “The guitar that I used on my first album cost me $20, and I got a good sound out of it. It’s what you put into the guitar that counts”: He collaborated with Johnny Winter, and was covered by Phish. Son Seals is essential listening for any blues guitarist
in Artists, Guitarists “I bet if it had been Brian May playing this it would have been labeled incredible!” Sam Ryder delivers an electric guitar-driven rendition of the British national anthem – and somehow stirs up controversy
in Artists, Guitarists “He started playing rhythm stuff and asked me to play lead. I said, ‘Pete, it’s your album’”: How Snowy White ended up working with Peter Green on In the Skies – the comeback album that lifted the blues rock legend out of obscurity
in Artists, Guitarists “Most of these dudes don’t fall quite as far as I did. They don’t develop a meth habit and end up shoveling dog s**t for $6 an hour”: Gary Holt on his thrash metal redemption story, balancing Exodus and Slayer – and why even Hetfield cheats on downpicking
in Artists, Electric Guitars, Gigs & Festivals, Guitarists, Guitars “An absolute disgrace”: Sam Ryder channels Brian May with a stadium-sized electric guitar performance of God Save The King, but not everyone’s happy about it
