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2024-04-10 13:52
Modern blues guitar master Joe Bonamassa discussed his guitar preferences and pointed out why he switched from Fender Stratocasters to Gibson Les Pauls as his main guitars.
And yes, we kn… Read More
2024-04-10 10:32
According to Adrian Belew, there was one specific thing that made King Crimson stand out from the other progressive rock and jazz fusion bands of the era.
Being a unique musician and perf… Read More
2024-04-09 21:26
The famous blues rock virtuoso Joe Bonamassa discussed some aspects of guitar playing that can’t be taught.
To be fair, blues is a genre that’s all about these odd little deta… Read More
2024-04-09 18:15
According to Joe Satriani, electric guitars with all-maple necks, like the classic Fender Stratocasters and Fender Telecasters, just aren’t the perfect option in his eyes.
We just n… Read More
2024-04-08 20:05
Joel Hoekstra, guitar maestro known for his work with Whitesnake, reflected on how he started playing for the legendary pop singer Cher and discussed the importance of being a versatile musi… Read More
2024-04-08 08:54
Pro bassist Philip Bynoe reflected on the modern state of guitar-oriented music and explained why he thinks lead parts aren’t as good as they could be.
Byone is probably best known… Read More
2024-04-08 07:21
Acoustic guitars have been an essential part of blues music for many years. From Delta blues all the way to electric blues and beyond, acoustic guitars have provided the backbone of the blue… Read More
2024-04-08 06:36
Boost pedals are great for bringing your sound to the forefront and making your tone stand out when need be. With a simple and straightforward design, these pedals can not only give you the… Read More
2024-04-05 17:33
Firewind guitarist Gus G. recalled how he had to re-record a solo for one of the songs he did for Ozzy Osbourne’s 2010 album “Scream” after Ozzy’s manager and wife, S… Read More
2024-04-05 12:04
The legendary guitar master Steve Vai praised Robert Fripp and pointed out some of the biggest challenges he’s facing now in learning King Crimson guitar parts.
This year, Steve Vai… Read More
2024-04-04 16:54
Maestro Paul Gilbert discussed his recent Dio tribute album and revealed a few secrets of how you can perform vocal parts more convincingly on electric guitar.
Gilbert’s “The… Read More
2024-04-04 16:11
According to Zakk Wylde, there’s no simple way for anyone to learn how to have a good vibrato, but, at the same time, it’s also one of the most recognizable aspects of one’… Read More
2024-04-03 21:54
Guitar legend and former Dire Straits frontman and leader Mark Knopfler reflected on his current guitar skills, admitting that they have “deteriorated a little bit.”
At this p… Read More
2024-04-03 16:47
Being one of the most influential electric guitar virtuosos of all time, Joe Satriani reflected on being a teacher to the biggest thrash metal guitarists of the 1980s.
The awesome thing a… Read More
2024-04-02 14:27
Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover recalled how the band came up with the legendary hit song “Smoke on the Water,” which ultimately became their landmark piece.
The story covere… Read More
2024-04-02 12:52
Famous Swedish guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen reflected on how Eric Clapton’s work has inspired him while also explaining what he found to be a little limiting with classic rock &lsq&hell…Read More
2024-04-01 21:07
According to Paul Gilbert, if you think about buying a new pedal, you should probably consider learning a new melody instead.
Of course, a new guitar pedal doesn’t do the same thing… Read More
2024-04-01 14:37
According to Joe Satriani, there’s one lead guitar part by Neil Young that he considers to be “shred.”
Defining what “shred” is might be a little tricky. But… Read More
2024-03-29 17:56
Guitar virtuoso legend Paul Gilbert reflected on his long-lasting relationship with Ibanez and revealed some of the best things about being in the company’s roster of artists.
It&rs&hell…Read More
2024-03-29 14:06
DragonForce guitarist Herman Li reflected on the general guitar-playing population and what they often tend to overlook.
Although Herman is well-known as one of the go-to “shredders… Read More
Guitarists Tend To Focus Too Much On Gear, Matteo Mancuso Says: Here’s What They Should Do Instead
2024-03-28 19:59
According to the young and talented Italian guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso, guitar players these days are a little too focused on gear instead of their actual playing.
Mancuso is easily o… Read More
2024-03-28 13:46
Reflecting on his upcoming tour with Sammy Hagar, Jason Bonham, and Michael Anthony, guitar legend Joe Satriani revealed some of the difficult aspects of learning and performing Eddie Van Ha… Read More
2024-03-27 14:09
According to Mick Mars, playing fast was just never his thing and he always preferred to keep his lead guitar parts simple enough so that people could sing them.
Of course, during his lon… Read More
2024-03-27 12:52
Guitarist Dennis Stratton looked back on his tenure in Iron Maiden and reflected on the metal band’s famous tour with Kiss back in 1980.
At the time, Iron Maiden was a different bea… Read More
2024-03-26 20:41
Today we’re premiering a new segment on our YouTube channel – Riff Wars!
In this series, we’re playing through 5 of the best riffs by your favorite bands, starting with… Read More
2024-03-26 18:16
According to Steve Vai, Ibanez was the only company that could really put his vision into action.
The JEM series of guitars, as we know them today, were initially conceived by Vai as the… Read More
2024-03-26 16:50
According to the blues rock legend Joe Bonamassa, there’s one fairly simple way that you can implement on modern electric guitars.
Bonamassa is pretty much synonymous with guitar co… Read More
2024-03-25 21:17
Yngwie Malmsteen recently discussed some of the guitar players that he admires, explaining what’s special about Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and AC/DC’s Angus Young.
One of… Read More
2024-03-25 15:39
Uli Jon Roth went into more detail about how guitar players should deal with creative blockages, as well as how to tackle technically demanding parts. The former Scorpions axeman, and one of… Read More
2024-03-22 19:46
DragonForce legend and guitar player Herman Li discussed the matter of shredding and why focusing too much on the virtuosic aspect might be a little counterproductive in the bigger picture… Read More
2024-03-22 14:23
Although one of the greatest living encyclopedias of blues and a guitar virtuoso in the genre himself, Joe Bonamassa admits that there’s one technique that he’s not particularly… Read More
2024-03-21 20:30
Modern metal guitar shredder Nita Strauss reflected on some of the aspects of Eddie Van Halen’s musicianship that she’s been trying to emulate for years now.
Bearing Nita&rsqu&hell…Read More
2024-03-21 14:34
Guitarist Dennis Stratton reflected on his career and how he ended up getting fired from Iron Maiden.
The early Maiden was a bit of a chaos, to say the least. Bassist and founder Steve Ha… Read More
2024-03-20 22:48
According to guitar virtuoso Marty Friedman, the guitar, as an instrument, is “lucky to be alive” at this point.
There’s been no lack of controversy surrounding Marty&rs&hell…Read More
2024-03-20 18:44
Blues rock guitar master Joe Bonamassa pointed out why older guitars aren’t necessarily better.
As years go by, it seems that the price of vintage instruments only goes up. Some hav… Read More
2024-03-19 21:54
Guns N’ Roses axeman and an absolute guitar legend, Slash, reflected on getting his main Les Paul from Gibson, the one simply known as Jessica.
Of course, Slash’s first Les Pa… Read More
2024-03-19 13:44
As it turns out, Noel Gallagher once deliberately wiped off Peter Green’s signature from an old Gibson Les Paul, which was previously owned by the blues legend.
The former Oasis gui… Read More
2024-03-18 19:23
There seems to be a very simple way to figure out which guitar is “good” or “bad,” at least according to Paul Reed Smith.
The legendary guitar builder and the owne… Read More
2024-03-18 15:32
Metal guitar master Zakk Wylde reflected on becoming a Pantera member and revealed that the idea of him doing something with the band goes way back to what most people thought.
Ever since… Read More
2024-03-18 01:25
The Gibson Les Paul is one of the most iconic guitars ever made, but unfortunately, due to their prices, these guitars remain simply out of reach for many. However, since Gibson began produc… Read More
2024-03-15 20:40
Although one of the most technically proficient guitar players out there, Marty Friedman points out that the pursuit of good technique only for the sake of it makes no real sense.
There&r&hell…Read More
2024-03-15 14:53
According to Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, there are some significant differences when it comes to playing in his main band and supergroup Infectious Grooves.
A somewhat of a surpris… Read More
2024-03-14 18:47
After some announcements at the Gibson Garage London opening ceremony, the legendary guitar brand has officially released the Custom Shop limited-edition EDS-1275, the copy of Jimmy Page&rsq&hell…Read More
2024-03-14 14:59
Leland Sklar, one of the most prolific session bassists in the industry, reflected on how important it is for a hired gun musician to be flexible and know how to adjust to any artist’s… Read More
2024-03-13 23:25
According to Kiss bassist and co-founder Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley once had to learn a whole solo that was written by Eddie Van Halen — note-for-note.
Now, Ace is one of the mo… Read More
2024-03-13 13:16
Young guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso shared one important piece of advice to all the guitar players out there, pointing out how important it is to listen to and explore different kinds of mu… Read More
2024-03-12 21:32
Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo discussed his work with Infectious Grooves and explained what his main band’s colleagues think of his side projects.
If you were to tell metal fans… Read More
2024-03-12 16:18
According to the modern blues rock master Joe Bonamassa, there are three classic guitar models that are the perfect go-to instruments for blues.
To be fair, when it comes to findin… Read More
2024-03-11 20:36
Metal bass virtuoso Steve Di Giorgio, best known for his work with thrash metal titans Testament, explained why he loves playing Ibanez basses and why he loves collaborating with the company… Read More
2024-03-11 17:40
According to Triumph guitarist Rik Emmett, Swedish neoclassical guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen was almost kicked from the band’s tour back in the mid-1980s due to playing over time… Read More
2024-03-10 23:19
When I started KillerGuitarRigs in 2020, my testing process was a mixture of getting stuff from friends and trying stuff out in stores.
In the four years since so many things have changed… Read More
2024-03-08 21:47
Although admitting that it’s impressive to play fast and have absolute control over your instrument, The Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson says that you shouldn’t care too muc… Read More
2024-03-08 15:47
According to Mötley Crüe guitar virtuoso John 5, if you want to be a successful musician, being great at your instrument is just half of the work.
Even before joining Mötle… Read More
2024-03-07 18:08
Former Iron Maiden guitarist Dennis Stratton reflected on the recording of the band’s early classic “Phantom of the Opera” and how manager Rod Smallwood “went absolut… Read More
2024-03-07 15:46
Guitarist Adrian Vandenberg looked back on his time in the hard rock and glam metal band Whitesnake and addressed the band’s lyrics.
If you’re remotely familiar with 1980s roc… Read More
2024-03-06 18:30
Blues rock master Joe Bonamassa discussed Eddie Van Halen’s legendary “brown sound” and theorized on how he actually got it.
Although one of the most discussed things ab… Read More
![Ultimate Epiphone Les Paul Upgrade Guide [2024] Best Les Paul Mods](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/13636/1363614-1103244644.w320.jpg "Ultimate Epiphone Les Paul Upgrade Guide [2024] Best Les Paul Mods")
2024-03-06 17:12
If you’ve spent much time on our site here at KGR (and of course you have…right?!), you will have most likely come across our reviews of various Epiphone Les Paul models (such a… Read More
2024-03-06 16:57
Power metal guitar virtuoso Herman Li reflected on how his band DragonForce got more popular after their hit song “Through the Fire and Flames” was featured in the “Guitar… Read More
2024-03-06 00:30
There have always been budget pedals on the market, but rarely has a manufacturer of low cost gear shaken up the market in the same way as Behringer has done in recent years. Not only have t… Read More
2024-03-06 00:28
Behringer has made quite a splash in recent years, having gone from relative obscurity to being absolutely everywhere. They have bombarded the market with affordable gear for every player, p… Read More
Behringer TO800 Tube Overdrive Review (2024) Can This Bargain Overdrive Pedal Scream Like An Ibanez?
2024-03-06 00:27
Pretty much every pedal maker has had a go at making an Ibanez Tube Screamer style model, after all, it’s one of those “must have” pieces for every pedal board. It should t… Read More
2024-03-06 00:24
While a scaled-down guitar isn’t as likely to have the rich tones that you’d expect of a full-size model, the best travel guitars don’t sacrifice sound for size. Trave… Read More
2024-03-06 00:22
The Gretsch White Falcon has, since its first introduction, been one of the most strikingly good looking guitars on the market.
While its unique white and gold finish may have wavered in… Read More
![Complete Guide To String Dampeners And Fret Wraps [2024]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/13636/1363614-3605816650.w320.jpg "Complete Guide To String Dampeners And Fret Wraps [2024]")
2024-03-06 00:21
What are string dampeners? Can they help your playing? You may have seen dampeners out in the real world or read about how players are using them to improve their sound. Or maybe this is the… Read More
2024-03-05 19:53
According to Marshall’s new CEO Jeremy de Maillard, actual guitar amplifiers were only a fraction of the company’s earnings back in 2023.
Although a giant in the guitar gear i… Read More
2024-03-05 12:34
Producer Steve Albini, well-known for his work with Nirvana on their final album “In Utero,” discussed the trends with guitar pedals and their role in the tone-shaping process… Read More
2024-03-04 20:47
According to young Italian guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso, your gear doesn’t really need to be expensive. It all comes down to what you know to do with your stuff, and it’s as si… Read More
2024-03-04 18:10
Now a full-time member of Megadeth, Teemu Mäntysaari spoke up on what it’s really like to share guitar duties with Dave Mustaine as part of the legendary thrash metal quartet… Read More
2024-03-03 03:18
Do You Need a Real Tone Cable to Play Rocksmith?
Guitar Hero has undoubtedly inspired tons of people to take up the guitar. Unfortunately, the popular video game isn’t going to make… Read More
2024-03-01 21:24
According to guitarists Mark Bowen and Lee Kiernan of post-punk band Idles, amp modelers aren’t as nearly as good as the good old tube-driven amps. In fact, they argue that it all &ldq&hell…Read More
2024-03-01 16:38
Over the years, the humble guitar has developed in so many ways to improve the sound and just as important, the playability of the instrument. When it comes to the playability of the guitar… Read More
2024-03-01 14:39
Getting the right guitar tone for Billy Idol’s classic “Rebel Yell” was far from a simple task, recalled guitarist Steve Stevens.
We could easily argue that this is one… Read More
2024-03-01 14:34
Having on-demand access to YouTube and other online resources really has made learning guitar so much easier than it was even 20 years ago. The real problem is, what happens when you don&rsq&hell…Read More
2024-02-29 21:18
Guitar legend Zakk Wylde looked back on the first time he ever saw and heard active pickups on a guitar and why he prefers them over the usual passive stuff.
Being one of the most influen… Read More
2024-02-29 14:00
Former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, also known for his bands Art of Anarchy and Sons of Apollo, discussed the issue of modern digital amps, explaining how… Read More
2024-02-28 18:00
Legendary guitar builder and the founder of PRS Guitars, Paul Reed Smith, discussed the importance of tonewood and all the other components on guitars that are part of the sound that we end… Read More
2024-02-28 16:57
Known for his work as the original Steely Dan guitarist, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter recalled meeting pre-fame Jimi Hendrix and trading guitars with him.
The story takes us all the wa… Read More
2024-02-27 21:00
Guitar legend Steve Hackett looked back on the old days of progressive rock and seeing King Crimson play live before they released their debut album “In the Court of the Crimson King… Read More
2024-02-27 15:26
David Vela, who’s working as a tech for John 5, shared some details behind the Mötley Crüe guitarist’s rig and the surprisingly simple pedalboard.
Although probably… Read More
2024-02-26 20:24
For Mastodon bassist and singer, there’s one distortion pedal that he feels is his “go-to” dirtbox.
If we’re looking at a band like Mastodon, finding the right ton… Read More
Mick Mars Opens Up On How His Condition Affects His Playing, Recalls How Jimi Hendrix Influenced Him
2024-02-26 18:37
Former Mötley Crüe guitar player Mick Mars spoke up on his medical condition, revealing how it impacts his ability to perform.
Now in his early 70s, Mick is still going strong… Read More
2024-02-23 17:59
According to Steve Vai, he’s more than impressed by younger guitar players today, but there’s still one thing “that seems to be evolving a little slower.”
And this… Read More
2024-02-23 14:36
According to famous rock and metal producer Max Norman, there was one thing that rock legend Robin Trower was doing back in the day that, in his opinion, all live bands should be doing as we… Read More
2024-02-22 20:15
During Gibson’s recent major all-star event in London, England, it was revealed that the legendary guitar company and Led Zeppelin guitar maestro Jimmy Page will be releasing a multi-g… Read More
2024-02-22 17:03
According to modern guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso, who’s well-known for his classical-style picking hand stance, there’s a major issue guitar players are facing today, and it al… Read More
2024-02-21 21:56
Guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert reflected on his approach to guitar lessons and how he teaches his students.
Apart from being an incredible musician with impeccable guitar skills, Gilbert is… Read More
2024-02-21 14:52
According to jazz fusion guitar virtuoso Scott Henderson, there’s one aspect of old Fender Stratocasters that he’s not really into.
Interestingly enough, Henderson still gravi… Read More
2024-02-20 20:44
Guitarist Mike Keneally looked back on his time working with Frank Zappa and the legendary musician’s approach to art.
Although Keneally didn’t spend much time with Frank back… Read More
2024-02-20 15:27
Max Norman, who’s well-known for producing some of the most influential hard rock and heavy metal albums, reflected on Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and his supposedly “sloppy… Read More
2024-02-19 18:14
Periphery founder and guitar player Misha Mansoor reflected on his band’s creative process, sharing a few details about how the almost 17-minute-long song “Reptile” came to… Read More
2024-02-19 12:25
Known for his work with Billy Idol and Michael Jackson, guitarist Steve Stevens reflected on the time when he got the chance to open for Van Halen, revealing what Eddie Van Halen was really… Read More
2024-02-16 21:01
Pantera bassist Rex Brown looked back on the band’s old days, particularly how they approached working in the studio.
The thing is, back then, bands were still transitioning from ol… Read More
2024-02-16 14:16
Former Mötley Crüe axeman Mick Mars has reflected on his first-ever solo album and how it all differs from his old band material, as well as what people were expecting to hear from… Read More
2024-02-15 18:39
According to Steve Vai, the usual Marshall sound isn’t something that he was ever into.
Although both Marshall and Steve Vai are names we associate very closely with all things guit… Read More
2024-02-15 16:53
According to Megadeth mastermind and frontman Dave Mustaine, there’s one trait that makes for a great band leader — it’s all about giving other members of the band cre… Read More
2024-02-14 21:09
As Brian May recalled, the Queen classic “Under Pressure,” featuring David Bowie as a guest, was supposed to have some heavier guitar parts in there.
Originally released in 19… Read More
2024-02-14 16:46
Mike Keneally, a session and touring guitarist for some of the biggest names in rock music, shared his experience with improvisation, sharing some of the most important aspects that make a g… Read More
2024-02-13 19:31
We’ve been getting a lot of interesting stuff from Gibson lately. But arguably, the most exciting releases are from their subsidiary brand, Epiphone. The newest addition to their arsen… Read More
2024-02-13 14:28
Although it wasn’t exactly how he expected them to be used, Steve Vai was pretty impressed with how the guys in Korn utilized his seven-string guitar concept back in the 1990s.
Sure… Read More
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