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Jasmine.4.t on being produced by all three members of boygenius, borrowing their baritone – and why you should try writing in DADGAD
By Ellie Rogers published
The first British artist signed to Bridgers’ label explains how she used her Dano ‘63 Baritone to escape her previous life and turn horror into triumph on You Are the Morning

Bass journeyman Phil Soussan looks back at his storied career – and why he picked Ozzy Osbourne over Jimmy Page
By Andrew Daly published
The Last in Line member recalls his weird experience of recording bass on The Ultimate Sin, what it was like being in the room for Zakk Wylde’s Ozzy audition, being frustrated with Vince Neil’s band, and his amazing chemistry with Steve Lukather

An all-star panel of Dimebag Darrell's friends and fans pick their favorite Dime solo
By Nick Bowcott published
An all-star panel names the leads that cemented Dimebag’s name in the guitar history books

Cult guitar hero Rob Fetters on his friendship with Adrian Belew – and the time they raced home to try tapping after seeing EVH
By Andrew Daly published
The Raisins co-founder has returned to making his own music after years of commercial work. He looks back on his fruitful friendship with Zappa sideman Belew – but can’t predict if they’ll reboot their former band

Riff inspiration can strike in the strangest places – just ask William “Billy” King Reynolds
By Gregory Adams published
Billy King & the Bad Bad's new album, Introspective Resolute, is all Lovecraftian punk sneer, howling at the moon and the sound of a band stretching out

Vic Flick played sessions for The Beatles, Tom Jones and Dusty Springfield – but the iconic Bond riff is his legacy
By Henry Yates published
Remembering the veteran gun-for-hire who played the tough, wiry riff from the James Bond theme

Deep Sea Diver’s Jessica Dobson talks most rocking riffs, goofy stage humor and unheard Silvertones
By Gregory Adams published
The Seattle band on wielding Silvertones – and preparing to launch new album, Billboard Heart

Why the Fender Esquire remains a stone-cold classic
By Chris Gill published
Loved by Billy Gibbons, Steve Cropper and Jeff Beck, the Fender Esquire is one of those guitars that have stood the test of time and proved that sometimes one pickup is all you need
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