Latest articles by Phil Weller
Zakk Wylde says you don’t need to re-write classic solos to make them your own
From Ozzy to Pantera and Generation Axe, the guitarist has spent much of his career playing other people’s solos and he’s found a surefire way to stay true to himself and the song
John Mayer will never turn his back on tube amps, but he says this pedal is the next best thing
The guitarist's comments come in the wake of his clever solution to the noise restrictions that affected Dead & Company’s Las Vegas residency
Brian Setzer gives health update after auto-immune disease diagnosis
The disease has seen him unable to play his beloved Gretches, but he’s now delivered a positive update
Snow Patrol's guitarist plays a gig with two broken hands
Known for their Grammy-nominated hit "Chasing Cars," Snow Patrol say guitarist Johnny McDaid required surgery on his mitts but never missed a gig
Steve Vai recalls his biggest spills with David Lee Roth and Whitesnake
Vai has countless gigs under his belt and most have passed by incident-free. But two particular mishaps will always haunt him
Ace Frehley says Kiss are lying about his departures from the group. Here's his side of the story
The guitarist parted from the glam rockers in 1982 and 2002, but he says the stories Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have been spinning are false
Joe Satriani on the Eddie Van Halen song that proved his biggest challenge
As the guitarist prepares for the Van Halen tribute's Las Vegas residency, he shared the numerous difficulties he faced getting himself and his gear up to speed
Paul McCartney leads the charge of 400 stars opposing changes to AI copyright laws
AI firms want exemptions to expand the tech’s learnings. An open letter backed by McCartney highlights the risks to America’s creative industries
Peter Frampton heaps praise on “wonderful talent” Grace Bowers as the pair take on a Beatles classic with Phish’s Trey Anastasio
The trio traded licks at a benefit concert earlier this month, and Bowers’ age-defying skills stole the show
Alex Lifeson explains how modding his Stratocaster led him to create one of his most iconic guitars
The guitarist also revealed he and Geddy Lee are “bombarded” by requests from drummers to resurrect Rush
Steve Stevens on how Paul Stanley turned him onto Hamer guitars in the '80s
Billy Idol’s right-hand man went on to have a pair of signature guitars with Hamer — but says they never appeared on any significant recordings
"No one can do this with me as well as he can.” Alex Van Halen enlists Steve Lukather to help create a new Van Halen album from Eddie Van Halen's demos
The Toto guitarist confirms his involvement, noting, "Ed, Alex, and I were very close for years"
"It was a hard decision we all had to make." Bill Kelliher speaks out about Brent Hinds' departure from Mastodon and looks to the metal band's “new chapter”
The breakup, announced March 7, brought an end to Hinds' 25 years with the group. Kelliher says the decision was mutual
A British teenager has channeled his hero Brian May by building a guitar from scrap wood
The youngster's project shares many similarities with May’s Red Special, while it bears the distinctive shape of Randy Rhoads' Jackson-built guitar
Al Di Meola gives his indispensable tool for rhythm guitar playing – and it doesn’t involve the hands
The versatile guitarist might be best known for his silky leads, but he says his rhythm sensibilities underpin everything he does
New tariffs are having a negative impact on Fender’s credit rating
The taxes affect production at Fender’s facilities where guitars, amps, pedals and other electronics are made
How John Lennon's “least favorite” Beatles song made it onto 'Rubber Soul'
Paul McCartney said the track demonstrated Lennon's insecurities about relationships, noting, "John was always on the run, running for his life"
His dad’s vintage Les Paul became the most important ingredient in Dario Lorina's new band
Dario Lorina typically plays Wylde Audio six-strings, but his love for the vintage LP is about family
Cory Wong sets a new bar for guitar excellence. But Stevie Ray Vaughan probably wouldn't have passed his test
The funk maestro says if guitarists can't ace this one skill, “I would not consider you an advanced guitarist”
Mastodon part ways with guitarist Brent Hinds and draft in YouTuber Ben Eller to fill his place
Hinds' exit was announced on March 7, leaving Eller just hours to step into his new — though possibly temporary — role in Mastodon
Andy Fairweather on 3 am jams with Jimi Hendrix and sleepless nights while playing in George Harrison’s band
The session guitarist has played with some of the biggest names in the business – even if he was Harrison’s seventh choice for the gig
When George Harrison’s “Lucy” Les Paul was “kidnapped” in 1973, he went to extreme measures to get it back
The cherry-finished Les Paul — dubbed Lucy — had been owned by several famous guitarists, including Eric Clapton, who gifted it to Harrison in 1968
Courtney Barnett tells why switching to a Jaguar proved a pivotal moment in her career
The Aussie played Telecasters until necessity required her to chase a bigger, more versatile sound
