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“We’ve Been On a Very Long Encore”: Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs Testify to the Power of Electric Guitar
By Mark McStea published
The king of riffs is back in town! After a seven-year absence, Scorpions return to form with ‘Rock Believer.’

Kirk Hammett’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos
By Guitar Player Staff published
Metallica’s shredmaster general recommends these lesser-known gems.

Pearl Jam Celebrates 30th Anniversary of ‘Ten’ and 25th Anniversary of ‘No Code’ Today
By Rod Brakes published
Video Relive the magic of these classic albums with new mixes and a free streaming event this weekend.

Metallica, Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar, Steve Lukather-Signed Kiesel JB24 to Be Auctioned in Jason Becker Fundraiser
By Jackson Maxwell published
Nili Brosh, Joe Satriani, and Mark Tremonti-signed guitars will also be sold by Reverb to assist Becker with health care costs.

Kirk Hammett's "Black Album" Ouija Board ESP to Be Auctioned
By Jackson Maxwell published
Also used on 'Load,' 'Reload,' and 'S&M,' the guitar is being sold with a minimum bid of $225,000.

Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type Sells for $112,500 at Auction
By Jackson Maxwell published
Played in the song's oft-played-on-MTV music video, the guitar had a starting bid of just over $20,000.

Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type is on the Auction Block
By Jackson Maxwell published
Bidding for the guitar – which was used in the song's MTV-favored music video – currently sits at $26,000.

ESP Announces New Kirk Hammett 30th Anniversary Signature KH-3 Spider
By Jackson Maxwell published
This metal-ready axe is based on the KH-3 model Hammett used extensively on Metallica's 1992 Black Album tour.
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