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Madi Diaz

Madi Diaz: "My Harmony Meteor kicks the s**t out of everything. I know I'm gonna be able to hold my own because this guitar, it's just got me"

By Matt Parker

The Nashville songwriter and guitarist on how documenting a bitter heartbreak with a Harmony Meteor was the making of her cathartic new album, History of a Feeling

Bill Steer of Carcass

Bill Steer: “If you play fingerstyle for half an hour, then use a plectrum, a whole world opens up – you really notice the things you can do with a pick”

By Greg Prato

The Carcass founding guitarist on the future of extreme metal, how he honed his ultra-fast rhythmic picking style, and the gear he used on the band's seventh album, Torn Arteries

Bicurious guitarist Taran Plouzané

Taran Plouzané, guitarist for Bicurious, names 10 math/post-rock riffs you need to hear

By Michael Astley-Brown

Riffs that will expand your definition of what instrumental rock can be, picked by one of the freshest talents on the scene

George Harrison

Dhani Harrison on the incredible story of his father George's All Things Must Pass album

By Alan di Perna

“You need a rhythm guitar player and you get Eric Clapton. How amazing is that?”

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Derek Trucks on how Tedeschi Trucks Band partnered with Trey Anastasio to perform Derek and the Dominos' Layla in its entirety

By Alan Paul

“Being slightly unsure of how Trey worked, I learned all the guitar parts myself… When we got to the first rehearsal, it turned out Trey had done the same thing!”

Mark Lettieri

Mark Lettieri: "It’s funny that I have a guitar with so many options, because I like my amps as simple as possible. If there are switches on amps, I freak out!"

By Jamie Dickson

Lettieri discusses the creation of his new signature Fiore, which sees PRS debut a new body shape that's designed for all styles

Blu DeTiger

Blu DeTiger: "I would bring my bass to my DJ sets and improvise over disco, house and funk records. People would go crazy"

By Bass Player Staff

The New York bassist, songwriter and DJ’s profile has gone stratospheric. We get the lowdown on her story so far

Best Squier guitars 2021: Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jaguars and more for the budget-conscious player

Best Squier guitars 2021: Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jaguars and more for the budget-conscious player

By Rob Laing

Learn why Squier guitars have never been better and find the right one for you

Billy Sherwood

Billy Sherwood on his best (and worst) bass albums

By Bass Player Staff

The Yes bassist and prog legend takes a critical view of his discography and shares some tone tips and memories along the way

Myles Kennedy

Myles Kennedy on his greatest gear finds and regrets, and how a '53 Tele made him fall in love with guitar all over again

By Guitarist editors

The Alter Bridge guitar man and vocalist recounts how sometimes you can strike gold when working in a music store – and there's money in horse manure…

Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield of Metallica during Rock In Rio Lisboa - Day 4 at Belavista Park in Lisbon, Belavista Park, Portugal.

The story behind the fake Metallica track that fooled the world

By Total Guitar editors

How a Total Guitar ‘Play Like’ track – aka Apocalypse Dawn – accidentally achieved mythical status among Metallica fans

Four In The Morning

Spotlight: Alex Lees of Four In The Morning

By Matt Doria

The new EP, Stress Dreams, is out now

The Superjesus

The Superjesus’ Jason Slack: “I had no real plan from the start, I just wanted to make a guitar”

By Matt Doria

Ahead of their tour celebrating 2000’s Jet Age this September, Jason Slack gives us an exclusive tease of the homemade guitar he’ll be playing on it

Stephanie Bradley

Yes, you can play guitar while pregnant: Stephanie Bradley reflects on her journey shredding for two

By Stephanie Bradley

The social media shredder details her experiences playing while pregnant, during which she filmed a slew of successful videos and treated her unborn child to the high-gain thrills of Eddie Van Halen

Paul Leary

Paul Leary: “My 1978 Les Paul Custom was so heavy, I was having to go to massage therapy every week just to work the knots out of my back!”

By Tom Beaujour

The Butthole Surfers guitarist discusses his eclectic new release – and first solo record in 30 years – Born Stupid, recording the Edge, and the pedal he received from John Paul Jones

Jerry Cantrell

Jerry Cantrell: “Sometimes I’d be late for soundcheck and I’d show up to find Eddie Van Halen up there with the band, rockin’ out”

By Amit Sharma

Following the reveal of his Gibson signature "Wino" Les Paul Custom, the Alice in Chains icon discusses his favorite gear and his bond with EVH

Davie504

Davie504: "Slap bass is still the best for making videos on YouTube, because it's very easy to hear, on any kind of speaker"

By Bass Player Staff

The internet's biggest low-end sensation on his remarkable bass journey so far – and what that '504' really means…

Billy Strings performs during 2021 Railbird Festival at Keeneland Racecourse on August 28, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Billy Strings: "A lot of times I’ll walk right out and say, 'I’m not going to lie, folks. I’m nervous as f**k right now'"

By Alison Richter

The bluegrass acoustic ace details how overcoming anxiety and panic attacks inspired his songwriting and live performances

8 best beginner classical guitars 2021: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners

8 best beginner classical guitars 2021: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners

By Chris Corfield

We round-up the best classical guitars for beginners from industry-leading brands, including Yamaha, Cordoba, Takamine and Epiphone

Charlie Parr

Charlie Parr: “My physical setbacks have strengthened my relationship to the guitar… we're still here together”

By Matt Parker

Drone bands, resonators and reflection with the Minnesotan picker