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Listen to Television's Edgy “Marquee Moon” Performance Just Before the Band Split in 1978
Richard Lloyd and Tom Verlaine’s “telepathic” guitar interplay was an art-rock tour de force.
Watch Kurt Cobain Slay Amsterdam’s Paradiso Club as Nirvana Spearhead a New Chapter in Rock ‘n’ Roll History
Video This 1991 live clip of the song “Lithium” perfectly captures the energy and immediacy of a band that brought integrity back to the mainstream.
Here’s How The Velvet Underground Created a Template for Alternative Rock
Guitarists Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison were the prototype for alt-rock guitar tandems.
“The Ear and the Heart are King”: St. Vincent Talks Style and Inspiration
One of alt-rocks greatest guitarists has reshaped the instrument in form and function.
Kfir Ochaion Showcases the Donner Seeker Series DST-400 Electric Guitar
The YouTube sensation has teamed up with the innovative company to play his new single Ride the Dragon.
Expand Your Blues Vocabulary With These Essential Tunings, Scales and Chords
No guitarist should miss out on these blues staples.
Listen to Ricky Byrd’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos
The Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist reveals some rock ‘n’ roll he truly loves.
Dean DeLeo Names His Top Five Most Underrated Solos
The Stone Temple Pilots guitarist and songwriter shines some light on these lesser-known gems.
New for ’22! Look Out for This Tasty Line-Up of Guitar Gear in the Months Ahead
We take a glimpse at the hoard of great guitars, amps, pedals and accessories the New Year brings.
“They Make Me Shake My Head and Laugh Because They’re Just That Amazing”: Gretchen Menn Reveals Her Favorite Guitar Solos
The award-winning guitarist names three lesser-known strokes of genius.
The Cars, Aldo Nova and Pat Benatar – Zakk Wylde Tips His Hat to these Unlikely Inspirations
The Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society shredder names his top three under-the-radar guitar solos.
“A Lesson in Deep Expression”: Alex Skolnick Talks Allan Holdsworth and More
Testament’s primo axeman digs out some essential listens with a list of his top five lesser-known guitar solos.
“He Conjures Up a Surreal Sonic Landscape”: Reeves Gabrels on Todd Rundgren and More
The Cure and David Bowie guitar maverick reveals his inspirations.
Steve Stevens Recommends Listening to These Five Guitar Solos
The Billy Idol guitarist names his top five lesser-known favorites.
Steel Panther’s Satchel Names His Top Five Guitar Solos
The glam metal merchant reveals his lesser-known personal favorites.
Kirk Hammett’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos
Metallica’s shredmaster general recommends these lesser-known gems.
Five of Eric Johnson’s Favorite Guitar Solos
From Wes Montgomery to Louis Shelton the Grammy Award winner reveals his favorite under-the-radar gems.
Nels Cline Shares His Top 3 Lesser-Known Guitar Solos
The Wilco guitarist offers few tasteful tips for your playlist.
“I Said I Would Like to, Effectively, Sing a Verse On The Guitar”: Brian May Reveals the Studio Secrets of His Legendary “Bohemian Rhapsody” Solo
The Queen guitarist explains how he made the melody fit so perfectly with Mercury’s masterpiece.
Alter Bridge's Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy Choose Their Favorite Solos
The Alter Bridge two-some on some overlooked guitar solos...
