Latest articles by Andrew Daly
Joe Perry on the painful memory of selling his ’Burst – and why he’ll never forget the moment it came back to him
The Aerosmith guitarist was forced to sell his most cherished guitar in the late-’70s and spent years trying to get it back, until Slash made the ultimate guitar collector sacrifice
Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons are making Kiss a rock ’n’ roll dynasty – just don't mistake their music for their fathers'
Bands formed by rock stars’ kids rarely work out – but this one does. Say hello to Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, whose dads you might just recognize, despite all that Kiss makeup
The life and legacy of the Grateful Dead icon Bob Weir
Remembering the Grateful Dead co-founder, songwriter and rhythm guitarist, and legend of the San Franciscan psychedelic scene
The glam-rock guitarist who accidentally turned down Kiss
Punky Meadows, best known as the guitarist for glam-rock outfit Angel, sets the record straight on auditioning for Kiss, being chosen on the spot, but never actually making the band…
Bernard Allison grew up surrounded by blues legends – and hid the fact he was learning guitar for years
Luther Allison’s son played with Stevie Ray Vaughan for his 16th birthday, toured in a band where pedals were forbidden, and achieved his ambition of being in his father’s band, and even leading it
Mike Vennart on the Squier Strats that are simply unbeatable – and why he hates acoustics
The former Oceansize and long-time Biffy Clyro touring guitarist on his love of off-the-beaten-path six-strings and why you've got to try before you buy
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Michael Angelo Batio on the time Billy Corgan spared his blushes during a Smashing Pumpkins guest spot
The double-neck guitar shred icon once shared the stage with Smashing Pumpkins during their Riot Fest headline slot
Rudolf Schenker’s 60 years with the Scorpions – Flying Vs, trading guitars with brother Michael, and anchoring one of the 30 greatest rock bands
He lost Michael Schenker to UFO and Uli Jon Roth to Jimi Hendrix’s ex, then Matthias Jabs helped him fulfill his ambition of being in one of the 30 greatest rock bands. But it might have been very different if his dad had bought him a motorcycle
April Wine's Brian Greenway on his hopes for a new album, and the pedal he couldn't live without
The last man standing from the Canadian band's best-known era recalls the making of classic songs, talks about being underrated, and explains how he’s modded the Les Paul Custom he’s had for over 50 years
Dave Mustaine breaks down Megadeth’s final album, track by track – and why he paid tribute to Metallica
The thrash pioneer reveals the stories behind the thrash icons’ final songs
Marty Friedman on leaving Megadeth, reconnecting with Dave Mustaine, and why he wasn't a good fit for Ozzy
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
“I asked for a discount. The assistant said, ‘I could phone up Clapton and he’d buy it’”: Robert Fripp’s life in three guitars
The King Crimson founder has enjoyed the company of all kinds of guitars in his time – from the good, bad to the ugly – but these are the three that have meant the most to him
How the Beastie Boys saved the day on Aerosmith and Run D.M.C.’s Walk This Way
The Def Jam community spirit was alive and well in NYC's Chung King Studios
How B.B. King changed Billy Gibbons’ approach to guitar strings
When the King speaks, his subjects listen
Pete Evick has played with Bret Michaels for 21 years. Here’s what he learned
He compares the Poison singer to Prince and Trent Reznor in terms of creativity, hails his boss for the freedom he’s given, recalls making early gear choices for the wrong reasons, and says he can only tolerate one Marshall amp – but it’s his all-time favorite
Why Marty Friedman has no regrets leaving Megadeth
Friedman says he's flourished in his time away from the group
How Stevie Ray Vaughan surprised the son of blues royalty at his 16th birthday
Allison thought he’d lost the chance to jam with his hero, then he noticed a tour bus passing the venue
“Dave helped us understand how to make a good Megadeth album”: Teemu Mäntysaari on the making of Megadeth’s final album
Mäntysaari says Dave Mustaine's last hurrah was a very modern collaboration built upon the established principles of Megadeth's sound
When he joined the Black Crowes, Marc Ford had no time to second-guess his playing – even when he found it embarrassing
After he was hurried into the studio, Ford’s instincts took over for the Black Crowes’ The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion. Now, he wouldn’t change a note. Back then, however…
How Taylor is building quality acoustic guitars in the face of tariffs and uncertainty
As the guitar industry faces mounting pressure, Taylor Guitars CEO Andy Powers reveals how the company is grappling with these challenges
Don Was on why Keith Richards shouldn't be underestimated
Was first started working with the Stones in 1994 – and the partnership would continue for decades
Jake E. Lee recalls how his conflict with producer Ron Nevison impacted Ozzy Osbourne's The Ultimate Sin
The two clashed during the recording sessions – but a compromise was eventually reached
Mark Kendall on Great White’s two big tragedies, and why he welcomed Nirvana's rise
Great White’s legacy has come to be defined by two-fold tragedy – the Station nightclub fire in 2003, and the recent death of vocalist Jack Russell – but when Kendall, who’s currently battling cancer, looks back, he does so with gratitude
