Legendary Swedish guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen looked back on hearing Van Halen for the first time around the time when their debut album came out. And, according to what he said, it was… Read More

The 1980s was a revolutionary year for music history, especially the rock music genre. Today, we are talking about an unforgettable period with legendary artists and bands who still make a n… Read More

These are the Greatest Bassists of All Time considering impact on music, includes virtuosos as Jaco Pastorius and others not so virtuoso but great musicians as Paul McCartney. Top Bassist… Read More

The best guitar books were the YouTube channels of the ’90s. A good instructional or reference book could contain years of knowledge over hundreds of pages, and it would still cost les… Read More

Lars Ulrich reveals his favorite albums that he can’t live without. Metallica‘s drummer Lars Ulrich shares his 5 albums of all time. Lars Ulrich is a musician from Denmark who wa… Read More

Legendary guitar virtuoso and a former member of Megadeth, Marty Friedman, discussed his long relationship with Jackson Guitars and how he stayed so long with the company. Appearing recently… Read More

Legendary guitar virtuoso Jason Becker, who lost most of his motor functions due to Lou Gehrig’s disease (or ALS), was interviewed by Guitar World recently to discuss his approach to s… Read More

Buying a new guitar is always a tough choice, it’s tricky enough with a standard 6 string, so it stands to reason that finding the best 7 string guitars would be even trickier. With so… Read More

American rock music is a diverse and influential genre. It has shaped the sound and culture of many generations. From the pioneers of rock and roll in the 1950s to the alternative rockers of… Read More

Rick Rubin names his favorite albums of all time. Rick Rubin is a producer who makes famous lots of musicians and bands. Rubin co-founded Def Jam Recordings with Russell Simmons, founde… Read More

The stage was set, the crowd was buzzing with anticipation, and the atmosphere was electric as music enthusiasts gathered at Holiday Park for the much-anticipated Rock the Ruins event. Joh… Read More

August 16, 2023: In the summer of 1969, a unique and groundbreaking event was about to unfold on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York. The Woodstock Music and Art Festival, though named after th… Read More

In a quandary over the Fender Stratocaster Vs Jazzmaster? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Here, you’ll uncover the critical contrasts between these celebrated electric guita… Read More

Music careers have long been an aspiration for many talented individuals, but the path to success is no longer limited to the traditional route taken by musicians of the past. In today&rsquo… Read More

Heavy metal is one of the most important genres ever, with millions of fans worldwide. When you think about heavy metal, there are so many great musicians, especially guitarists, but be… Read More

Ibanez has a long history in guitar building, and while they’ve made some “Jems” over the years, they’ve also sold some more questionable models. The best Ibanez guit… Read More

Adam Jones picks his favorite guitarists of all time. Tool‘s guitarist Adam Jones adds his guitar technique and solo parts to music bands like Tool. In this article, we will look at th… Read More

In the wide, dynamic world of music, every instrument holds a unique significance. But there’s one that has become an iconic symbol of musical expression – the guitar. Known for… Read More

The best humbucker pickups provide warmth and punch while doing away with the hum that is commonplace on single coils. There are plenty of humbucker models on the market, ranging from passiv… Read More

The year is 1983 and Brian May, the extraordinary guitarist of the legendary band Queen, sought solace from the rigors of rock stardom. Little did he know that a chance encounter with the in… Read More

Throughout the course of music history there have been select artists who choose to create intrigue by concealing their identities behind a mask. These veiled musicians are often mysterio… Read More

David Navarro is a renowned guitarist and songwriter who has played with some of the biggest names in rock music. He has been a part of several successful bands, each with its own unique sou… Read More

The best Rock bands that marked the 60s, with experimentation and innovation, sealed the foundations of Rock and the electric guitar. Rock bands of the ’60s The 60s were a time o… Read More

It is fairly common to replace your original guitar bridge in order to enhance tone and stability. Stratocasters are no exception, and there are plenty of bridge models out there to upgrade… Read More

In a recently published exchange with Guitar World, blues guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks discussed guitar players who made the biggest impact on him. But aside from a list of 11 of these guita… Read More

Megadeth is one of the greatest heavy metal bands, part of The Big Four of Thrash, and a vehicle for Dave Mustaine. The band has defied the odds. They’ve remained active and relevant i… Read More

The Who – My Generation The Who are undoubtedly one of the most iconic rock bands in history. Formed in London in 1964, this legendary quartet marked the golden age of British rock… Read More

Marty Friedman contributed to a number of Megadeth’s all-time classic albums, most notably 1990’s Rust in Peace and 1992’s Countdown to Extinction, but had not shared the… Read More

During his interview on Meltdown’s “Talkin’ Rock” podcast, legendary guitar virtuoso Steve Vai reflected on what many musicians are discussing these days — diff… Read More