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B.C. Rich Andy James Assassin

“Go into your local shop and pick one up… just try not to kill anyone with it”: How Five Finger Death Punch’s Andy James made one of the most dangerous signature guitars of all time

By Amit Sharma published

Now armed with the B.C. Rich Assassin and its lethal Pitchfork headstock, the British shredder reveals what made him jump ship from Kiesel and ESP Guitars, what his last-minute FFDP initiation was really like, and why he couldn’t find any tube amps that “sounded as good and dependable as the Kemper”

B.C. Rich Andy James Assassin

B.C. Rich adds Five Finger Death Punch's Andy James to its artist roster – and his first signature guitar is one seriously dangerous metal machine

By Matt Owen published

Lord have mercy on anyone who crosses the path of Andy James and the Pitchfork headstock of his Assassin signature guitar

Cory Wong, Joe Satriani, Peter Frampton and Nili Brosh

Joe Satriani recruits Peter Frampton, Steve Lukather, Mateus Asato, Cory Wong, Nili Brosh and more for G4 V6.0 Experience 2023

By Matt Owen published

Steve Morse, Alex Skolnick, Eric Gales, Andy James, and John 5 are also among the chosen players for four days of workshops, mentor sessions, exclusive live performances and other six-string activities

Andy James of Five Finger Death Punch

Check out Five Finger Death Punch's new arena-worthy rock ballad, Times Like These

By Sam Roche published

Taken from FFDP's upcoming album AfterLife, it features soaring lead guitar from British shred-champ Andy James

[L-R] Zoltan Bathory and Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch announce release date and artwork for 9th album, AfterLife, share pummeling new track, IOU

By Sam Roche published

The Las Vegas outfit's first full album with guitarist Andy James is set to arrive August 19

Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory and new recruit Andy James on new beginnings and shred in the era of Covid

By Joe Bosso published

Augmenting the FFDP sound with seven-string shred, James' arrival marks a new chapter for the perennially touring metal juggernaut

Kiesel AJ2

Kiesel partners with shred god Andy James for the ultra-customizable AJ2

By Sam Roche published

Other than its Polarity active pickups, pickup poles and hardware, customers have total control over the AJ2's construction

Andy James is the new guitarist in Five Finger Death Punch

Jason Hook confirms departure from Five Finger Death Punch

By Richard Bienstock published

British shredder Andy James is now officially the band's new lead guitarist

Five Finger Death Punch’s Jason Hook to sit out remainder of the band’s European tour

By Richard Bienstock published

UK shredder Andy James will take his place for the rest of the dates

Andy James' STL Tones Revenant preamp pedal offers "perfect response"

By Richard Bienstock published

New collaboration is STL's first-ever hardware design

Andy James Shares Playthrough Video of New Instrumental Song, “Equinox”

By Richard Bienstock published

The British guitarist’s new album, ‘Arrival,’ is out October 19.

Sinaro Premiere New Song, “Ruins of the Empire,” Featuring Andy James

By Damian Fanelli published

In recent years, New York City-based guitarist Gus Sinaro has made a name for himself in metal and rock, courtesy of his eponymous project, Sinaro.

Andy James Premieres "Made of Stone" Playthrough Video

By Damian Fanelli published

Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of a new playthrough video by guitarist Andy James.

Betcha Can't Play This with Andy James: Roller Coaster Picking

By Damian Fanelli published

GuitarWorld.com has once again teamed up with guitarist and guitar instructor Andy James to bring you a brand-new edition of Betcha Can't Play This.

Andy James Demos John Petrucci Cry Baby Wah

By Guitar World Staff published

Because we like to share things, check out this new demo video for Dunlop's John Petrucci Cry Baby wah pedal.

Stéphan Forté Premieres New Song, "Enigma Opera Black" — Exclusive

By Damian Fanelli published

JamPlay with Andy James: Three Pentatonic Hybrid-Picked Runs to Increase Speed and Dexterity

By JamPlay published