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Steve Vai says he underestimated Adrian Belew’s “brilliance” ahead of the Beat tour
By Phil Weller published
The two guitarists have had the punishing job of performing King Crimson's 1980s output live onstage

Tony Iommi almost launched Black Sabbath's heavy metal crusade with a Fender Stratocaster
By Phil Weller published
If it weren’t for two events, the band’s debut album and the genre it shaped would have sounded very different

Gene Simmons on intimidating Geezer Butler and Kiss’ territory-marking tour with Black Sabbath in 1974
By Phil Weller published
Black Sabbath were at the height of their powers in the mid '70s, but that didn’t stop Simmons from trying to scare off the competition

"We were like, ‘Who?’” Metallica's first national tour left audiences scratching their heads.
By Phil Weller published
The British metal act Raven sheds light on the thrash giant’s tour for their debut album, 'Kill ‘Em All'

Did Joe Satriani's deal with Peavey cause Eddie to leave for Fender?
By Phil Weller published
The late virtuoso departed the firm in 2004 before starting up EVH with Fender. But his time with Peavey benefited the gear maker in more ways than one

Rockabilly legend Brian Setzer reveals auto-immune disease prevents him from playing guitar
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
Setzer said the effects of his illness became apparent during the Stray Cats' 2024 summer tour, the group's first road stint in five years

Don Felder feeling better after being rushed offstage by medical emergency
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist was playing on the Rock Legends Cruise when he became disoriented during a performance of the Eagles' classic “Tequila Sunrise”

Joe Satriani: "She can shred any guy out there"
By Elizabeth Swann published
Satch points to Alyssa Day as an example of how the digital age has leveled the playing field for women and others who once had to rely on record labels for success
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