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Brian Robertson knows what Thin Lizzy lost when he left

By Rich Davenport, Per Olsson published 27 February 26

Half of the classic-era twin guitar attack discusses how the iconic sound was built, his relationships with his bandmates after he left, his forensic approach to modding Kirk Hammett Les Pauls to look like Peter Green’s Greeny, and why he couldn’t play the real thing

What really happened with Cream behind the scenes? Ginger Baker’s daughter reveals all

By David Mead published 27 February 26

Nettie Baker’s new book Cream Chronicled debunks a few myths about one of rock’s most influential power trios

How Steve Vai lived his ultimate guitar rockstar fantasy on David Lee Roth’s Eat ’Em and Smile

By Andrew Daly published 27 February 26

Working with David Lee Roth was like "being strapped to a rocket made of charisma and fueled by tequila” – and the music was pretty fun, too

How Billy Idol seized upon the success of Rebel Yell – and Linn Drums – to take his sound to new frontiers

By Joe Bosso published 26 February 26

Steve Stevens remembers the early days of true international stardom, when he and Billy Idol utilized their creative freedom and exciting new tech to make a very different kind of record

Andy Powers on the evolution of Taylor acoustics, and the promise and challenge of exploring new tonewoods

By Andrew Daly published 26 February 26

A dedicated luthier, Taylor CEO and “Geppetto,” Powers talks Gold Label guitars, urban-harvested wood, Action Control necks and where the company is headed in 2026 and beyond

“Was this an attempt to challenge Metallica’s success with the Black Album?” A guide to every Megadeth album – and guitarist

By Andrew Daly published 26 February 26

As Dave Mustaine prepares to ride Megadeth out into the sunset, we chart the thrash pioneers’ explosive studio output, album by album, guitarist by guitarist

YouTube superstar, entrepreneur, guitarist for the Haunted… Inside the unstoppable rise of Ola Englund

By Jon Wiederhorn published 25 February 26

The affable Swede on how he got his big break in Six Feet Under, the amps that make him feel “terrible” about his playing, and how he found YouTube success by being himself. As for Solar Guitars? Why not make the guitars himself?

Karnivool explain the 13-year wait for their new album – and why we have Guthrie Govan to thank for two of its standout sonics

By Rob Laing published 25 February 26

Guitarists Drew Goddard and Mark “Hoss” Hosking break down In Verses’ long gestation period, reveal their Soundgarden-level tunings, and share Govan’s unexpected bagpipe connection

Why Leo Fender’s favorite custom color finish still drives guitarists wild

By Huw Price published 25 February 26

As this small selection from a very large vintage collection proves, Candy Apple Red looks fantastic on any Fender guitar – but the process of applying it changed over the years

From inventing the Quad Guitar to fast times with Yngwie, Michael Angelo Batio has stories for days – and no regrets

By Andrew Daly published 24 February 26

Determined to be a star from age 10, his highlights include seeing Yngwie Malmsteen's first US show, joining Manowar, being saved from a stage fail by Billy Corgan, and inventing the double guitar, Quad Guitar, and over 20 signature models