John Frusciante says this YouTuber’s mindblowing theory on the secret to his Scar Tissue sound is… dead on
The Red Hot Chili Peppers man says Paul Davids’ idea about his Scar Tissue tuning is absolutely right – he just didn’t know he’d done it
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Read more » Al Di Meola: “Les Paul would get on his knees to get an up-close look at my hands and say, 'Do that again – I don’t understand how you just played that!'”
The fusion virtuoso recalled the time Les Paul offered up some especially high praise for his playing style, saying the entire experience was “almost like a dream”
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MEGADETH's Landmark Album 'Countdown To Extinction' Now Available In Dolby Atmos
MEGADETH’s Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum “Countdown To Extinction” album has been made available in full Dolby Atmos, submerging listeners in full 3D immersive sound with a new level a clarity and depth. In addition, “Countdown To Extinction” is also available newly remastered from the original 1…
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Is 'Almost Finished' Recording Second MAMMOTH WVH Album
In a new interview with U.K.’s Total Guitar magazine, Wolfgang Van Halen, the ex-bassist of the band VAN HALEN and son of the late guitarist Eddie Van Halen, confirmed that he is “almost finished” recording the second MAMMOTH WVH album. The effort will be the follow-up to “Mammoth WVH”, which arrive…
Read more » Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan: “I’ve tried to challenge myself to solo in different ways, rather than just turn the distortion way up on the Rat, step on it, and go”
The beloved indie trio’s guitar-slinger reveals how he’s gradually warmed up to plugins, the magic of “old and rickety” DigiTech PDS pedals, and the fan-made drive unit that now occupies pride of place on his pedalboard
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RIVAL SONS Announce May/June 2023 U.S. Tour, Share 'Bird In The Hand' Single
Two-time-Grammy-nominated band RIVAL SONS has shared a new single, “Bird In The Hand”, which is available today on all streaming platforms. It stands out as the latest anthem to be unveiled from the group’s upcoming full-length album, “Darkfighter”, set for release on June 2.
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The ultimate Jimmy Page guitar lesson: learn every aspect of the Led Zeppelin legend’s playing
Take a deep dive into the electric and acoustic techniques of one of the most influential blues, rock and folk guitarists of all time – and learn to incorporate them in your own style
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ALBUM REVIEW: Cognitive Dissonance – The Human Race Is Filth
THE HUMAN RACE IS FILTH is not a band – nor a name – to mess about. Now on their fourth album Cognitive Dissonance, they’ve stepped it up a notch…
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