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Billy Corgan on the first time he met future Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf der Maur

It was nothing more than a throwaway jam – then they were playing it at the Grammys in tuxedos

What really happened with Cream behind the scenes? Ginger Baker’s daughter reveals all

Michael Anthony on how the new Van Halen album should be finished

“Was this an attempt to challenge Metallica’s success with the Black Album?” A guide to every Megadeth album – and guitarist

Rush's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee look back on the moment that sparked the idea for a reunion tour

They were one of the world's first “all-female” rock bands – then they disappeared. But the Rolling Stones and the Beatles never forgot them

Alter Bridge's Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti on recording at Eddie Van Halen's legendary 5150 Studios

The band's guitarist felt the song was beneath its writer, but it became one of the biggest guitar-pop hits of the 2000s

Steve Di Giorgio sets the record straight on what it was like to sideman for Dave Mustaine and Megadeth

How new Nine Inch Nails bassist Stu Brooks went from pop royalty to one of rock’s most sonically adventurous gigs

Melissa Auf der Maur reveals the biggest lesson she learned from Billy Corgan and The Smashing Pumpkins

How Gail Ann Dorsey honed her bass craft with David Bowie and Lenny Kravitz

Meshell Ndegeocello favors restraint over fretboard theatrics; but Marcus Miller (and Jaco) get a pass

“I’m a better bass player when I use my fingers”: Nikki Sixx names his biggest weakness as a rock bassist

“I deserved a songwriting credit. They sold millions and I only got $200!” Flea’s bittersweet hip-hop recording experience

How bassist Andy Fraser electrified a Free classic with his less-is-more brand of fiery blues-rock

Bought from grunge icons and stolen before Soundgarden reunited – the story of Ben Shepherd’s 1972 Fender Jazz Bass

Pat Metheny, Al Di Meola and more of the biggest names in jazz and fusion are playing in London this year

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Eric Clapton announces US tour – and he’s bringing another blues guitar hero on the road with him

Metallica announces Sphere residency – and they’ll be spared from the issues all other guitar bands have faced so far

What was the guitar-like instrument played during Bad Bunny's history-making 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?

Jack Osbourne sets the record straight on how much Back to the Beginning actually donated to charity

3 of today's leading virtuosos have assembled for a US tour – and it involves one of Steve Vai's favorite new guitarists

Steve Vai and Joe Satriani announce the return of the SatchVai Band with their debut U.S. tour – and tease an upcoming album

Jim Carrey remembers Chris Cornell and Soundgarden’s generous guitar gift as he inducts them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Nancy Wilson joins Chappell Roan on stage for an explosive rendition of a Heart classic

When Bonnie Raitt took Melissa Etheridge guitar shopping – and convinced her to swap her Les Paul for a Strat

How John Mayer helped Doug Pettibone sharpen his pedal steel skills

If the Eagles quit this year, Vince Gill will leave with gratitude and great memories

Joe Satriani put Nuno Bettencourt’s name forward for the failed EVH tribute tour with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth

Who's the best guitar player you've ever seen live?

Jake E. Lee has added Yungblud’s signature guitar to his collection

How Robben Ford helped Fender design their short-lived answer to the Gibson ES-335

Noodling alone at home is fine. But you’ll never be a great guitar player unless you join a band

Jacob Collier on what happened when he gave his 5-string acoustic to Julian Lag

Mike McCready has spent 20 years making a rock opera that explores an alternate history of grunge – and it’s finally ready

Steve Vai has recorded a new solo over Van Halen’s Jump

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Guitar Hero producers have announced a new game – and it’s got the backing of Gibson

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Steve Vai guests on the new Matteo Mancuso album – and he had one piece of advice for the young virtuoso

Megadeth shares new single ahead of farewell record – and it’s a shred guitar celebration

Guns N’ Roses share 2 new singles ahead of 2026 world tour – could the long-awaited studio album be next?

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