Orianthi news and features

“We had a blast in the studio – the blues resonates with me more than anything”: Orianthi taps up Joe Bonamassa for soulfully scorching new single First Time Blues

By Phil Weller published 23 February 24

Both guitarists unleash fretboard-burning solos on the new Kevin Shirley-mixed track, which was recorded at Robby Krieger’s LA studio

Orianthi performs in concert with Carlos Santana at Dos Equis Pavilion on May 06, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

"I'm finally getting up there with Eric Johnson… and the amp goes to s**t!" Orianthi on her A-list collaborations and the guitarists who shaped her sound

By Andrew Daly published 17 July 23

The Aussie virtuoso reflects on playing with Steve Vai and Santana, meeting B.B. King, and why Gary Moore was a pioneer of blues-metal soloing

Orianthi and Eric Johnson tackle technical issues and trade freestyle solos in searing cover of Never Make Your Move Too Soon

By Matt Owen published 11 May 23

The two titans shared the stage at the Dallas International Guitar Festival and overcame a dodgy backline to take on the track released by B.B. King in 1978

PRS 2022 Private Stock Orianthi signature guitar

Is PRS going to issue an SE version of Orianthi’s $11,000 Private Stock signature model?

By Matt Parker published 10 March 23

The Australian virtuoso says her latest signature model is “like a Porsche”. Now she reckons an affordable option might be on the way

Orianthi performs onstage during the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Hear Orianthi lend her majestic lead work to this orchestral cover of Stairway to Heaven

By Matt Parker published 20 February 23

The rock guitarist has guested on composer Kitt Wakeley's explosive instrumental take on the Led Zeppelin classic, featuring the London Symphony Orchestra

Orianthi breaks down 10 standout guitar tracks from across her repertoire

By Mark McStea published 3 January 23

The Aussie guitar star takes a deep dive into her discography, and unpacks her approach to writing, recording, soloing and more

Orianthi: “I wanted the verses to focus more on storytelling than aggression”

By Australian Guitar published 21 October 22

Orianthi’s fifth studio album, ‘Rock Candy’, is pretty damn sweet. The Adelaide pop-rocker tells us how it came about

Vieux Farka Toure performs at the FORM Arcosanti 2019 at Arcosanti Urban Laboratory on May 12, 2019 in Arcosanti, Arizona

From psychedelic transatlantic collaborations to nostalgic acoustic ballads: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Matt Owen, Jonathan Horsley, Sam Roche, Jackson Maxwell published 29 July 22

Round out July with exciting, guitar-fronted tracks from Orianthi, Hot Mulligan, Lamb of God, David Lee Roth, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin, and more

Orianthi announces new album Rock Candy and drops riff-loaded single Light It Up

By Matt Owen published 28 July 22

The Australian guitarist's 11-track LP arrives October 14 but you can enjoy Light It Up's high-gain fretboard pyro right here, right now

Orianthi announces new live album, Live From Hollywood

By Matt Owen published 11 May 22

Due July 15, the 12-track album captures Orianthi's January 2022 performance at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood

Learn Orianthi's classic rock rhythm and lead styles

By Martin Cooper published 4 May 22

The Aussie wunderkind's playing is a masterclass in rock technique and swagger

(from left) Nancy Wilson, Orianthi and Jennifer Batten

Nancy Wilson, Orianthi, Jennifer Batten to host women-only Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp in Los Angeles

By Jackson Maxwell published 18 January 22

Melissa Etheridge, Kathy Valentine and Rhonda Smith will also serve as instructors at the camp, which is set to take place from May 6 through May 9

PRS unveils mesmerizing Orianthi Private Stock and 24-08 switch-equipped S2 and SE electrics

By Matt Owen published 12 January 22

A breadth of updates have also been added for 2022 across the SE, S2 and signature ranges, including PRS-Fishman Sonitone acoustic pickups and fresh finishes

[L-R] Alice Cooper, Ace Frehley and Orianthi

Alice Cooper joined by Ace Frehley and Orianthi at his 19th annual Christmas Pudding benefit concert

By Sam Roche published 7 December 21

The event – which benefits Cooper's Rock Teen Center in Phoenix, Arizona – took place on Saturday

Gibson launches the luxuriously appointed Orianthi SJ-200 Acoustic Custom

By Sam Roche published 5 May 21

An ES-345 neck, Cherry finish, and lotus flower pickguard and fingerboard inlays head up the guitar's impressive spec sheet

Orianthi: "I wanted to really mess with my sounds and try new stuff"

By Ellie Robinson published 4 March 21

On her first solo album in over six years, Orianthi taps into a wicked world of new inspiration.

Orianthi: “There are endless possibilities when it comes to the sounds you can pull out of a guitar. That’s the most magical thing about it“

By Amit Sharma published 8 February 21

The Australian six-string phenom talks signature gear, Michael Jackson, and taking inspiration from the greats

Gibson announces Orianthi, Tom Petty, Slash and Noel Gallagher signature acoustics alongside new Modern and Historic models

By Matt Owen published 21 January 21

It's slim pickings for details, but here's what we know so far about Gibson's 2021 acoustic releases

Australian Guitar #141 kicks the new year off in style with a double-length AC/DC cover story

By Australian Guitar published 5 January 21

New year, new riffs!

Orianthi can’t watch her viral Voodoo Child cover: “I hated my tone – it was just f**king awful!”

By Michael Astley-Brown published 26 November 20

The Aussie guitar phenom says her take on the Jimi Hendrix classic was a lot of fun, but the performance now makes her cringe