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St. Vincent discusses channeling Neil Young, and embracing a less-is-more approach on her new album
By Janelle Borg published
St. Vincent took inspiration from one of Neil Young's “one note” solos on her new record, All Born Screaming

Alex Lifeson says he’s back to jamming with Geddy Lee – but they sound like a “really bad tribute band”
By Janelle Borg published
Alex Lifeson sets the record straight on whether Rush will ever tour again

ThorpyFX’s Electric Lightning is a tube-driven overdrive/boost pedal built in collaboration with Chris Buck
By Phil Weller published
The Cardinal Black guitarist's signature dual pedal offers amp-like sweetness and “faultless” ruggedness

Can’t afford the Jimmy Page double-neck? Danelectro has you covered with an $899 alternative
By Phil Weller published
The Danelectro 6-12 Double Neck melds together six and twelve-string guitars with an “art deco guise” and pickups that boast “sweet and spicy” tones

Brian May pens personal tribute to Duane Eddy, and reflects on the time Eddy played his Red Special
By Phil Weller published
The Queen guitarist is one of the many who have championed Eddy's influence and “cutting-edge” attitude in the wake of the Rebel Rouser guitarist's death last week

“If you want to bench press 200lbs, you start at 80”: Kerry King on how to master thrash metal speed riffing
By Janelle Borg published
In a new interview with Total Guitar, the Slayer axeman demystifies his approach to light-speed riffing, and reveals what he loves about AC/DC

Slash almost missed out on the I’m Just Ken performance at the Oscars
By Phil Weller published
Speaking to Jimmy Kimmel, Ryan Gosling revealed that the Guns N' Roses guitarist barely made the show, and disappeared as quickly as he came

Shoegazers DIIV on their pedal-first approach to songwriting
By Janelle Borg published
After prioritizing pedals in their songwriting process, DIIV reveal how they manage to translate their studio sound to the stage
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