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Brian May is in talks with Gibson to produce new Red Special replicas
By Phil Weller published
Speculation regarding what the new May-Gibson partnership will produce has been hotting up, and now May has poured fuel on the fire
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The guitarist who inspired Brian May’s tapping techniques reflects on pivotal chance meeting
By Phil Weller published
Having stolen the technique from Rocky Athas, May’s tapping would, in turn, help shape Eddie Van Halen’s playing – and now Athas hopes to be reunited with the Queen guitarist
![(from left) Brian May, Eddie Van Halen, Phil Chen and Alan Gratzer in the studio for Star Fleet Project. Note Ed and Phil’s axe swap.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tG3DmkSDE9htjcvaSTTbfA-320-80.jpg)
“I Kind of Stole Ed...And That Wasn’t Something That Happened Very Often”: Brian May Expounds on Eddie Van Halen’s Role in the Fabled ‘Star Fleet Project’
By Gary Graff published
As he releases his expanded ‘Star Fleet Project’ box set, the guitarist reveals his thoughts on EVH, the future of Queen, and the dangers AI poses for music in the coming year
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“I Think We Might Look Back on 2023 as the Last Year When Humans Really Dominated the Music Scene”: Brian May Shares His Hopes and Fears About the Impact of AI
By Gary Graff published
Having been involved with artificial intelligence in his scientific pursuits, the astrophysicist and Queen guitarist has some unique insights that may shock you
![Billy Squier plays guitar as he performs onstage at the Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, September 2, 1984.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qiEZ999pTnd83QerabroEi-320-80.jpg)
“The Concept Is Simple: Plug a Great Guitar Into a Great Amp, and Don’t Let Anything Get in Between”: Billy Squier Explains How He Honed His Tone on Five Classic Tracks
By Joe Matera published
“I’ve always taken a tremendous amount of inspiration from the guitars I’ve played,” says the chart-topping arena rocker
![Brian May of Queen performs on stage at Palau Sant Jordi on May 22, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qkcsizVjfSCR2hnZdxTyt5-320-80.jpg)
Half a Century of Killer Guitar Tone and Now More Popular Than the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones on Spotify, Queen Are Still Delivering their Unique Kind of Magic
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
50 years on from the release of Queen’s self-titled debut album, Brian May remains an inspiration to guitarists of all ages
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“I Could Never Play Like Him”: Steve Vai Talks Jimmy Page, Brian May and Jimi Hendrix
By Mark McStea published
In this insightful interview, the guitarist reveals his “biggest influences” and “favorite rock song in history”
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“If I Want to Push the Boundaries of Guitar, It’s Not Going to Be by Using a Pedal”: Brian May Guitars Signature Artist Arielle Talks Ditching Pedals and Turning up the Volume
By Rod Brakes published
Schooled by Eric Johnson, the tone purist says playing loud is like, “living on the edge of utter disaster and awesome inspiration”
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The Ultimate Brian May Lead Guitar Lesson
By Charlie Griffiths published
Learn the signature licks and tricks of Queen’s legendary guitarist
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Brian May: "When Queen Heard Led Zeppelin, We Thought, ‘Oh My God, This is Where We’re Trying to Get to, and They’re Already There!’"
By Jackson Maxwell published
Zeppelin, May explained in a recent interview, inspired Queen to follow their own playbook when it came to making records, even if that meant ignoring conventional wisdom.
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