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Steve Vai reveals what it’s like to work side by side with fellow Frank Zappa alum Adrian Belew on the BEAT tour
By Janelle Borg published
The two virtuosos have been flexing their distinct styles on the ongoing BEAT tour – which celebrates King Crimson's '80s repertoire – alongside bassist Tony Levin and Tool drummer Danny Carey

Eddie Van Halen apparently left Peavey because it signed a second superstar shredder – Joe Satriani
By Matt Owen published
Van Halen had developed his Wolfgang and 5150 with Peavey, but the firm’s current CEO reckons Satch’s arrival ultimately convinced him to leave

Robby Krieger sets the record straight on how a Doors classic was really written – and what the controversial movie got wrong
By Janelle Borg published
Oliver Stone's 1991 movie The Doors was panned for its historical inaccuracy – and Krieger is now clarifying how the band's songwriting process actually played out

Jerry Cantrell opens up on his missing guitar fears, pushing beyond his limits – and why AI could never do AIC
By Amit Sharma published
The Alice In Chains icon took his abilities to new heights on I Want Blood, chasing new tones, going hard with the riffs, and even digging out the bass guitar and getting coached by Duff McKagan

Paul Simon teams up with Sabrina Carpenter for Simon & Garfunkel classic during SNL's 50th anniversary special
By Janelle Borg published
The star-studded event also featured Jack White's rendition of Neil Young's Rockin’ in the Free World, Adam Sandler on acoustic, Bonnie Raitt joining forces with Coldplay's Chris Martin, and Paul McCartney serving Beatles classics

We asked Tim Henson and Tosin Abasi who is blowing their minds right now. They both named the same guitarist
By Matt Owen published
This progressive virtuoso has already been labeled shred’s next hope – now he’s been tipped for greatness… and a Polyphia guest spot

My band has 35 members in five countries – and it’s actually made my musical life easier
By Guitar Gabby published
An ambitious mission requires finding creative solutions – Guitar Gabby explains how she came up with the idea of a 35-strong band, and how it’s ensured she doesn’t miss opportunities ever again

Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder issues statement after being rushed offstage due to medical emergency
By Janelle Borg published
Felder had just started performing 1973's Tequila Sunrise during his Rock Legends Cruise performance

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings on their Nashville rebirth after a devastating tornado
By Glenn Kimpton published
The Americana duo tell the story of their return to a long-serving Nashville studio and a remarkable record that bears its name

Harvey Mandel was one of the pioneers of the two-handed tapping technique – yet he claims he was never properly credited for it
By Janelle Borg published
The technique reached new heights in the late '70s and early '80s thanks to Eddie Van Halen and his peers. However, Mandel was already using it several years earlier
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