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Arielle on Her Friendship With Brian May, Making an All-New Signature Guitar, and Following Her Own Star
By Richard Bienstock published
Arielle arrives with a retro-leaning debut album and a signature axe made in collaboration with Brian May Guitars.
Brian May Reflects on His Debut Solo Album, and How It Made Him Doubly In Awe of Freddie Mercury's Peerless Vocals
By Richard Bienstock published
The Queen icon's solo catalog is returning to print, one album at a time, starting with 'Back to the Light.'
How to Play Like Brian May
By Simon Bradley published
Our insider’s guide to emulating the unmistakable style of Queen’s legendary guitarist.
Watch Brian May Play "Ode to Joy"
By Jackson Maxwell published
May recorded his own interpretation of Beethoven's Ninth as part of the all-star "Himno a la Alegría" video.
Brian May Names His Best Solo: "It Was Quite a Step into the Unknown"
By Jackson Maxwell published
May also revealed his favorite guitar solo of all time: "the hottest burning high-passion piece I’ve ever heard in my life."
How Brian May, Joe Perry, Eddie Van Halen, and More Re-Shaped Hard-Rock Guitar in the 1970s
By Guitar Player Staff published
As hard-rock diversified and graduated from halls to arenas, these guitarists defined the sounds and styles of the '70s.
Watch Brian May and Eric Johnson Demo the Arielle Signature Guitar
By Jackson Maxwell published
The first non-Red Special model from Brian May Guitars, it's set for a March 28 release.
Brian May Talks About His Gear and Shows How to Play Queen's Hits
By Guitar Player Staff published
Red Special in hand, May discusses his equipment and techniques, and demonstrates a number of his most legendary solos.
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