Learn Johnny Marr’s rhythm guitar secrets By Jon Bishop published 20 May 22 From the sophisticated slash chords sounds of The Smiths to funky two-note dyads and capo’d strums, Marr’s playing style is a feast of different techniques and approaches
How to get more out of fewer notes in a guitar solo By Richard Barrett published 19 May 22 Here are four blues solo ideas that demonstrate how sometimes less is more, reminding us that the space between the notes is music too
Watch John Mayer cover Tears For Fears’ Everybody Wants to Rule the World with Alexander 23 By Matt Owen published 16 May 22 The Sob Rock mastermind made a surprise appearance during his support act's set, and helped serve up an irresistible rendition of the cult ‘80s track, pink Jackson Soloist in hand
This Is Spinal Tap sequel confirmed for 2024 with original cast By Matt Parker published 13 May 22 Double ’Tap! Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins and Derek Smalls are set to return to cinema screens for one final show
Digging the new Polyphia? Here are 10 trap and lo-fi beat-loving guitar players you need to check out By Michael Astley-Brown published 12 May 22 10 production-savvy guitarists breathing fresh life into guitar playing with hip-hop inspired arrangements and dizzying chops
Guitar Pro launches version 8 of its industry-standard notation software By Sam Roche published 11 May 22 New features include a new audio import capability, improvements to both visuals and workflow, and a new drag-and-drop pedalboard for crafting playback guitar tone
Joe Satriani discusses the “terrifying” prospect of playing Eddie Van Halen's guitar parts for a potential tribute tour By Matt Owen published 10 May 22 “Any sane guitar player would just turn around and start running away because you can't measure up to Eddie,” the shred legend said
Polyphia go acoustic on their first new song in three years, Playing God By Matt Owen published 10 May 22 Tim Henson and Scott LePage are on devastating form, and serve up their usual six-string pyrotechnics while wielding custom Ibanez Talman nylon-strings
Marty Friedman on why streaming listeners are skipping guitar solos: “Solos often have an obligatory existence – they must be there for a deeper reason” By Sam Roche published 10 May 22 The former Megadeth man says guitar solos are often included to meet a quota, rather than because the song actually requires one
Matt Heafy teaches the ins and outs of Trivium's most ferocious riffs in latest episode of Gibson's Riff Lords By Jackson Maxwell published 6 May 22 Signature Epiphone Les Paul in hand, Heafy offers up some useful technical tips, and reveals how the unusual healing of a broken pinky on his fretting hand helps him with some particularly gnarly stretches
Eric Johnson shows multiple sides of his virtuosity on new singles, Sitting on Top of the World and Love Will Never Say Goodbye By Jackson Maxwell published 6 May 22 The songs – one from each of his upcoming albums – show the Strat master's love of the blues and Motown, respectively
How to devise creative blues turnarounds By Joe Bonamassa published 6 May 22 Joe Bonamassa offers some strategies for gaming out your blues jams and holding the audience's attention
Jason Richardson wields John Petrucci's Majesty 8 signature in staggering new 7-minute single, p00mbachu By Matt Owen published 6 May 22 It's the third track to be lifted from Richardson's upcoming album, II – due July 15 – which sees him team up with longtime drummer, Luke Holland
Learn Orianthi's classic rock rhythm and lead styles By Martin Cooper published 4 May 22 The Aussie wunderkind's playing is a masterclass in rock technique and swagger
Kirk Hammett reveals his 11 favorite wah solos with Metallica By Jackson Maxwell published 3 May 22 Containing songs from throughout Metallica's career, the list contains some obvious picks – and some unexpected deep cuts
Learn the Chicago blues shuffle style By Kirk Fletcher published 3 May 22 Kirk Fletcher gives you a lesson in the blues guitar style pioneered by the great Buddy Guy, Junior Wells and Magic Sam
Joe Satriani reveals Robert Fripp’s bizarre stage demands for 2004 G3 tour By Matt Owen published 29 April 22 The King Crimson guitarist’s peculiar requests led Satch to label him as “one of the most interesting characters” to have been involved in the event
A sequel to Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco De Lucia’s legendary live album Friday Night In San Francisco is on the way By Matt Parker published 29 April 22 A lost recording of the following evening’s set – Saturday Night In San Francisco – is set for release in July
Learn the essential techniques of ‘80s guitar By Jon Bishop published 29 April 22 It was the decade of big shoulder pads and formidable guitar playing, and here we have four lessons – all stylistically different – to roll back the clock...
Adrian Belew drops energetic new single, a13 By Matt Owen published 28 April 22 The track is lifted from the former King Crimson guitarist's 25th solo studio album, Elevator, which arrives later this year
