Gus GVirtuoso guitaristGus G is one of the most prominent metal guitarists on the scene today. He plays with his band Firewind and has also played in Mystic Prophecy, Nightrage, Arch Enemy and Dream Evil. He was Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist during 2009-2017. Latest articles by Gus G Betcha Can't Play This: Wide Stretches, String Skipping and Tapping with Gus G By Gus G published 15 May 14 Lessons Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1“The guitar head poked through the ceiling. When I brought it out, the top of the neck was left behind... They were laughing their heads off”: Pete Townshend's guitar-smashing became a controversial onstage ritual, but it started by accident2“Never in a million years did I think that doing those once-a-month Friends sessions would turn into the highest-paying gig I've ever had”: Elton John bassist Matt Bissonnette looks back on one of his best gigs – playing on the Friends soundtrack3“One of the most dangerous myths in guitar culture is that barre chords are ‘advanced’ while open chords are ‘beginner’”: Stop hiding behind barre chords – use smarter voicings that serve the song4“Before toe, my guitar was always distorted. The concept was to make music with cleaner tones”: Guitarist behind influential Japanese post-rock outfit toe, Yama made his career with cheap guitars – and barely any pedals5“I may have swiped that guitar from underneath him”: Jake Kiszka once came close to finding an equal for his famed Number One Gibson SG – but his Mirador bandmate ‘stole’ it from him
Betcha Can't Play This: Wide Stretches, String Skipping and Tapping with Gus G By Gus G published 15 May 14
