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Sophie Lloyd lifts the veil on being a successful guitarist in the era of social media
By Janelle Borg published
Lloyd accompanies her candid statement with an unfiltered rendition of Satch Boogie from Joe Satriani's Surfing with the Alien

Billy Corgan and Kiki Wong on the guitar chemistry behind Smashing Pumpkins’ new era
By Joe Bosso published
How bonding over Dimebag Darrell and dressing like “Rob Halford's cousin” helped turn Wong into a Pumpkin overnight

Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal on the magic of the guitar instrumental and the letter a man name Guthrie sent him
By Andrew Daly published
The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist's new solo album features Brian May, Steve Vai and Guthrie Govan – and, yes, it does not disappoint

A rare 12-string guitar that Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler “borrowed” for 50 years is now up for auction
By Janelle Borg published
The guitar was originally owned by his friend, Lindisfarne's Jeff Sadler – and was played on the Dire Straits' sophomore album, Communiqué

Tony Iommi on why he never became a Les Paul player – despite wanting to become one
By Phil Weller published
The Black Sabbath riff lord made the reveal at the launch of his newly revived signature Gibson humbuckers

Atlanta police release further details of Brent Hinds' fatal motorcycle accident
By Janelle Borg published
The former Mastodon guitarist died following the accident that occurred on August 20

Daron Malakian joins System of a Down tribute band onstage – after wandering into their gig off the street
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist was enjoying a day off before SOAD’s Chicago show and suddenly found himself playing one of the band's classics in front of a shell-shocked audience

He played with blues legends and taught Trey Anastasio. Now Paul Asbell is reflecting on 50 years as a player’s player
By Andrew Daly published
The Chicago-born guitarist has worked with Magic Sam, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Sitt and the Sun Ra Arkestra – and even found himself filling in for Eric Clapton…

Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols’ legacy, their ill-fated second guitarist auditions and how a new singer has rejuvenated the band
By Andrew Daly published
Original Sex Pistols Steve Jones, Glen Matlock and Paul Cook are about to kick off a rare U.S. tour with 41-year-old Frank Carter on vocals. And Jones is finally enjoying himself
![The Voidz perform live on Jimmy Fallon in October 2024: [from left] Amir Yaghmai, Julian Casablancas and Jeramy “Beardo” Gritter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RJQhcs7LQmsMefG5v9TaYf.jpg)
Meet the virtuoso ax-slingers from the Voidz – Strokes singer Julian Casablancas’ inventive other band
By Adriana Toma published
Amir Yaghmai and Jeramy “Beardo” Gritter on how Julian Casablancas’ high standards and vision for the Voidz is letting them stretch out and express themselves – hand fatigue be damned
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