Latest articles by Nick Bowcott
The Wylde man waxes lyrical about songwriting, recording, his approach to soloing, and Ozzy’s Song, a poignant track from BLS's hard-charging new album
As artist relations for Marshall and GW journo, Nick Bowcott got to be pretty close to the late Kiss co-founder. Here he recounts some fun times on Earth with the Spaceman
The underrated guitarist, who died aged 81 in June, had an uncanny ability to blend restraint, melody, and songwriting, giving Mott the Hoople and Bad Company hits that remain on radio decades later
AntiFragile finds All That Remains dialing up the action with dual solos and some of the most ferocious metalcore you will hear this year. Here Richardson talks technique, tones and explains why dynamics are essential
Is music theory necessary to write guitar solos that stand the test of time? All That Remains' lead guitarist weighs in...
We’ve collected the best of Dimebag’s “Riffer Madness” columns for the ultimate masterclass in the late Pantera guitarist’s trailblazing style
When Dimebag first tracked the outro to the Pantera classic, it was out of tune. It was only when it was due to be handed over to the label that he realized he’d forgotten to re-record it
A personal tribute to the Tygers of Pan Tang and Blue Murder guitarist, who passed in January at 65
These notorious characters from Pantera’s home videos reflect on the legacy of the Texas power groove pioneers’ genius guitarist
![[Left] Acclaimed producer Terry Date reclines on a blue couch as he speaks at an industry convention; [right] The late Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell, holds a note and feels it. He is wearing a white Garth Brooks T-shirt and plays his blue lightning finish Dean ML electric guitar.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nCqZukJJJMwpDY4ZeZhtsL-840-80.jpg.webp)
The acclaimed producer describes Dimebag as a force of nature – and reflects on that ill-fated time when the late Pantera guitarist decided to give him a guitar lesson…
An all-star panel names the leads that cemented Dimebag’s name in the guitar history books
![[L-R] Rita Haney wears round sunglasses and drinks a pre-mixed cocktail; Dimebag Darrell shreds on his blue lightning bolt Dean ML electric guitar at a 1991 Pantera show.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8G6Ke3CMs8F3fsfVe23SnV-840-80.jpg.webp)
The driving force behind Blacktooth Beverages and Dimebag's new signature Warhead amp is keeping the flame alive for one of metal guitar's greatest heroes
An all-star panel of six-string superstars – including Zakk Wylde, Kerry King, Marty Friedman, Glenn Tipton, Alex Skolnick, Nita Strauss, Scott Ian, Bill Kelliher and Chris Broderick – explain why Dimebag is still so relevant 20 years after his tragic death
It's one of the most legendary GW cover shoots of all time: two metal legends, one with a freshly dyed green beard, and lots of alcohol…
Five minutes alone with this face-ripper and and we are officially in love
The Pantera producer reveals the (sometimes extreme) measures Dime would take to achieve his desired tone
Just how to do you replicate the hyper-aggression of Dimebag's guitar? Well, as Zakk Wylde explains, you need a noise gate, you need to let things rip, and you might need some magic, too
Stephen Murillo, Zakk Wylde’s guitar tech for the past decade, pulls back the curtain to reveal the guitars, amps and pedals Wylde uses to pay tribute to Dimebag Darrell onstage
Dimebag Darrell’s guitar tech and friend on how he put together Zakk Wylde’s rig for the most high-profile metal tour of 2023 – and why “people have to understand it’s a tribute, it’s a celebration”
The YouTuber and Solar Guitars head honcho reveals what he thinks of the Pantera reunion: “You can be a gatekeeper, but we also need to keep the legacy of Pantera alive”
The Black Label Society titan stumbled on Guitar World's advice while searching for the one pedal he needed to harness Dimebag Darrell's sound – and said “he wouldn't be able to get through the Pantera show” without it
The Pantera legend offered an intimate look at his riff and solo secrets in this heavy and often hilarious lesson
The renowned producer behind Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman reflects on capturing Rhoads’ leads
