Articles by James Turner

Twisted Sister's Jay Jay French takes us through his 6 favorite guitars from his collection

By James Turner published 2 November 21

The heavy metal icon delves into his love affair with the Les Paul, his transition to Guild Guitars and his affinity for the “pointy” guitars of the 1980s

The Neal Morse Band's Eric Gillette counts down his top 5 favorite guitar solos

By James Turner published 14 July 21

With the band's upcoming album Innocence & Danger almost upon us, Gillette takes us through the most memorable, mind-melting solos that have influenced his own playing throughout the years

PRS Guitars aims to support emerging artists with 2022 Pulse Artist Program

By James Turner published 2 July 21

Artists accepted into the program get exclusive discounts on guitars, equipment and accessories as well as exposure through PRS's social media channels

Tedeschi Trucks Band with Trey Anastasio

Watch Tedeschi Trucks Band and Trey Anastasio revisit the Derek and the Dominos classic Tell the Truth

By James Turner published 2 July 21

The driving performance will appear on upcoming live album Layla Revisited

Robert Trujillo and Scott Weiland’s sons form new punk band Blu Weekend

By James Turner published 2 July 21

Tye Trujillo and Noah Weiland join forces once more after departing Suspect208 earlier this year

Guitarists Logan Mader and Robb Flynn performs with Machine Head at Fox Theater on February 21, 2020 in Oakland, California.

Robb Flynn reunites with former Machine Head bandmate Logan Mader for new Once Human single, Deadlock

By James Turner published 2 July 21

The crushing new track is set to feature on the LA metal outfit's forthcoming Scar Weaver album

Tenacious D release madcap acoustic-driven Beatles medley in support of Doctors Without Borders

By James Turner published 1 July 21

The mashup sees Jack Black and Kyle Gass take on You Never Give Me Your Money and The End

Jerry Cantrell recruits Duff McKagan, Greg Puciato and Gil Sharone for new solo single

By James Turner published 1 July 21

The Alice in Chains frontman signaled his collaboration with the Guns N' Roses and former Dillinger Escape Plan members in photos from a new video shoot

Alex Lifeson, Tom Morello and Kirk Hammett

Alex Lifeson is working with Tom Morello and Kirk Hammett on new material

By James Turner published 1 July 21

A collaborative track from the trio will appear on a new album being assembled by the Rage Against the Machine guitarist

Is Duff McKagan handling bass duties on Jerry Cantrell’s new solo album?

By James Turner published 30 June 21

The Guns N’ Roses bassist has been spotted shooting a music video alongside the Alice in Chains leader

Faith Guitars PJE Legacy acoustic guitars

Faith Guitars revisits historic acoustic shapes with new PJE Legacy Series models

By James Turner published 30 June 21

Three new OMC, drop-dreadnought and baby-jumbo additions to the Legacy line boast torrefied Canadian Sitka spruce tops and Fishman's Flex Blend pickup system

Andy Sneap performing live with Judas Priest

Andy Sneap confirmed to be playing guitar for Judas Priest on upcoming 50th anniversary tour

By James Turner published 30 June 21

Rob Halford revealed Priest's producer will once again join up with the band for their 50 Heavy Metal Years tour