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How Chris Buck and his band, Cardinal Black, took their first U.S. show by storm
By Janelle Borg published
The blues rock ace remembers how a venue booker in Nashville was astounded when a lot more people than he initially expected turned up for their show

Paul Stanley on the success (and controversies) of Kiss' Alive!, and the band's upcoming unmasked gig
By Andrew Daly published
The Kiss star discusses the 50th anniversary of one the most legendary live rock albums ever made, why he’s recently been playing more acoustic than anything else, and why the band’s controversial avatars aren’t really avatars at all

Derek Wells on the transcription hack that helped him go from server to working with Post Malone
By Janelle Borg published
The in-demand guitar player has played with a who’s who of the country world – including Maren Morris, Luke Combs, and Kelsea Ballerini

Blues-inspired but metal-trained, he had a top 5 album at 16 – with no spiky guitars in sight. Meet Alien Weaponry’s Lewis de Jong
By Amit Sharma published
The New Zealand metallers have supported Kerry King, have Lamb of God guesting on their record, and a sound that celebrates their Māori heritage that de Jong says is all about the riff

Jason Becker hails Matteo Mancuso as a guitar hero destined for greatness
By Phil Weller published
Mancuso impressed Becker with both his virtuosity and his heart

Steven Van Zandt sidelined from Bruce Springsteen tour following emergency surgery
By Phil Weller published
The 74-year-old missed a recent show after experiencing shooting pains, and was rushed to the hospital the next day

Wolfgang Van Halen pulls out of Black Sabbath’s last show – here’s why
By Phil Weller published
The Mammoth frontman has dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with his tour with Creed

Godfather of ska, Ernest Ranglin, recalls working with a young Bob Marley
By Janelle Borg published
Ranglin’s rhythmic style and blend of mento, jazz and reggae in his guitar parts not only influenced the inception of the ska movement, but also some of Jamaica’s biggest talents
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