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That time Yngwie Malmsteen shredded his way through The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
By Phil Weller Published
The Swedish virtuoso played an insane number of notes as he sat in with the Roots on Jimmy Fallon

How bassist Zach Cooper earned a permanent place in Coheed and Cambria
By Nick Wells Published
Cooper has since become an integral part of the Coheed machine, bringing an aggressive but articulate approach to the band’s low-end

The story of Oceansize, the unsung prog icons worshipped by Sleep Token and modern guitar heroes
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
Major players including Misha Mansoor and Yvette Young have cited Oceansize as an influence, yet the combustible UK outfit remain under the radar – in part because they simply cannot be imitated

Steve Louw on making his folk-country rock mashup – with a little help from Joe Bonamassa once again
By Amit Sharma Published
Traces of the Flood is produced by Kevin Shirley, features Louw making the most of a third guitarist, and channeling his Dylan influences for one of the most breathtaking records of 2026

"You’ll be making your first songs in no time": 7 steps to record your guitar in GarageBand
By Matt McCracken Published
From project setup to bouncing tracks, a 20-year recording pro shows beginners how to record electric guitar in GarageBand and get studio-quality tones

Why I spent 15 years playing guitar to killer whales
By Jim Nollman Published
In their own words His work was dismissed by scientists, but Jim Nollman’s playing was admired by orcas for years. Now he’s releasing an album of oceanic field recordings that capture his efforts

Robert Fripp on his landmark David Bowie sessions – and why he didn’t join the legendary singer on tour
By Joel McIver Published
In their own words When David Bowie needed a unique guitar voice for Heroes, he called Robert Fripp. In his own words, the King Crimson founder recalls those heady days “by the Wall”

Dolly Parton on writing Jolene’s iconic guitar parts and pushing the boundaries of her playing (before the long fingernails)
By Janelle Borg Published
Jolene’s guitar parts were eventually recorded by Nashville session players Wayne Moss and Chip Young
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