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As an unseen White Lion video surfaces, we recall Vito Bratta's tremendous talent and shocking bad luck
By Phil Weller published
The clip demonstrates why Bratta caught Ozzy Osbourne's eye as a possible replacement for Randy Rhoads
Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian teases the return of a forgotten ‘70s Gibson guitar and a brand-new Mesa/Boogie amp on the eve of NAMM 2025
By Phil Weller published
The CEO has used Instagram to hint about new releases before, and this time looks to be a double whammy
Zakk Wylde reveals the origins of the first riff he wrote for Ozzy Osbourne
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist also names some of his favorite Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee tunes from their Ozzy eras
How Tosin Abasi went from worshipping Steve Vai to counting the guitarist among his fans
By Phil Weller published
The modern-day guitar hero was shaped into the player he is because of Vai, then he got to trade licks with him on stages across America
Grace Bowers reveals the legends who inspired her blues
By Phil Weller published
The 18-year-old prodigy says, "I don’t hate sad songs, but I don’t think I’ll ever write one"
Joe Bonamassa forced to move his Nerdville guitars to safety amid L.A. wildfires
By Phil Weller last updated
"I knew this day would come eventually," Bonamassa says, "but just not today.”
Why the mods Eric Johnson made to his ‘54 Strat were pivotal to his early success
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist made extensive revisions to the guitar's electronics and hardware that became central to his signature smooth tone
"She wants me to be Zakk Wylde.” Alex Skolnick on his moment as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist
By Phil Weller published
The Testament axeman got his moment with the Prince of Darkness in 1995 following Zakk Wylde's departure
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