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Brian Robertson sets the record straight on his Thin Lizzy exit
By Matt Owen published
Robertson left Thin Lizzy amid conflict with Phil Lynott and a serious hand injury – but came back as a session hand on future albums and tours

Manowar founding guitarist Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman diagnosed with ALS
By Matt Owen published
Friedman has been diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Tosin Abasi explains how Abasi Concepts became one of the biggest names in progressive guitars
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The Animals as Leaders virtuoso charts his journey as an ergonomic guitar pioneer, from commissioning eight-strings to having his own designs imitated

Why Billy Corgan changed the way he plays guitar solos
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Social media burnout has impacted the role of guitar solos in the Smashing Pumpkins’ live show

Dave Mustaine breaks down Megadeth’s final album, track by track – and why he paid tribute to Metallica
By Andrew Daly published
The thrash pioneer reveals the stories behind the thrash icons’ final songs

Billie Joe Armstrong shows off mysterious new Marshall at Green Day's Super Bowl set – could a signature amp be on the cards?
By Janelle Borg published
Eagle-eyed viewers have pointed to the top left corner of the amp, which has a label boasting a word that looks a heck of a lot like “Dookie”. An official take on Armstrong's “Dookie mod” Marshall, perhaps?

Marty Friedman on leaving Megadeth, reconnecting with Dave Mustaine, and why he wasn't a good fit for Ozzy
By Andrew Daly published
Friedman recalls 18-hour days working on his solo debut alongside Jason Becker’s first album, how Kiss were the blueprint for his career, and why he’s avoiding making a follow-up to 2024’s Drama

The heartwarming moment James Hetfield met a 10-year-old superfan
By Phil Weller published
The Metallica icon spent time with the young fan, and had one important message for him
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