Mark McStea

Following a seven-year absence, Phil Collen explains how the band got it on like the old days.

The guitarist reveals the tales behind his deepest cuts, from the U.K. glam-metal scene to Def Leppard’s blockbuster hits.

Video Recorded in 30 takes with his Martin 00-21, this 1972 hit has delivered mixed blessings

The blues superstar reveals his “survival rig” as he tells the tales behind a handful of favorites from his catalog.

With thousands of sessions to his name the guitarist talks definitive solo records and collaborations from his multi-genre catalog.

First came the house fire. Then heart surgery. Now Ritenour bounces back with his first ever solo guitar record.

Bach transcriptions, power chords and grasshoppers. Steve Morse reflects on inspired tracks from his long career.

Rockabilly's most effectual top cat takes a trip down memory alley and discusses his discography's most significant cuts.

From the greatest song Jerry Lee Lewis never wrote to a powerful tune that features Bruce Springsteen, these are some of the legendary singer/songwriter's finest recordings.

The Porcupine Tree frontman and guitarist discusses his complicated relationship with the prog-rock genre, and the band's ferocious comeback album, 'Closure/Continuation.'

The guitar great reflects on his time with Danger Danger, tackling the Fab Four's magnum opus, and how some kind words from Steve Vai made him re-think his recording approach.

Video The friends jam out in this epic rendition of the Mountain classic “Mississippi Queen.”

With fans that ranged from Pete Townshend to Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen, the Mountain guitarist inspired players across the genres.

Thanks to a restart and a new album his future looks brighter than ever.

Between a pair of shoulder surgeries and armed with the triple-necked Hydra, the guitar wizard delivers a work of artistic purity.

The king of riffs is back in town! After a seven-year absence, Scorpions return to form with ‘Rock Believer.’

With nearly 20 albums to his name, the blues master says these cuts tell you the most about his journey.

Freedom has been on a lot of people’s minds the past two years and the jazz-fusion pioneer has made it the theme of his latest.

From Temple of the Dog to Pearl Jam, these are the cuts the guitarist singles out from his long, successful run.

Video The guitar phenom returns with the album he was born to make and goes head-to-head with JoBo.

The British guitarist created a new ethos and approach to guitar playing that defined alternative rock.

The master shredder emerges with a new long-player that laces ballads with twin-guitar rockers.

The amazing story of Joan Jett’s runaway hit.