Why TikTok is going nuts for a cheap tennis accessory By Matt Owen published 20 June 24 Put away those elastic bands – there's a far better guitar cheat code that could be the easiest way to replicate the tone loved by Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift and Bob Dylan on a budget
Michael Schenker celebrates his tenure with UFO with a new reimagined greatest hits record – and it features Slash By Janelle Borg published 20 June 24 Michael Schenker's new album, My Years with UFO, marks the 50th anniversary of the guitarist's tenure with the British classic rock band
George Benson is leading a four-day concert and workshop event featuring the biggest names in session guitar By Matt Parker published 19 June 24 Breezin’ with the Stars combines workshops, gigs and a luxury hotel resort
Slash channels a whale-like guitar tone in new song highlighting environmental destruction By Janelle Borg published 18 June 24 Slash shows off his range and commitment to environmental awareness on a new track by Canadian survival expert Les Stroud
Trey Anastasio tackles Steely Dan classics in searing eight-minute performance at Songwriters Hall of Fame By Janelle Borg published 17 June 24 The Phish guitarist honored Steely Dan and their session guitarists’ work with an extended version of the Reelin’ in the Years solo
Tim Henson names the Black Sabbath album that all beginner guitarists should learn By Phil Weller published 14 June 24 The Polyphia virtuoso says learning to play this iconic record by ear had a huge impact on his riff-writing abilities
Young guitarist endorsed by Jack White after dueting on Seven Nation Army – from her bedroom window several streets away By Janelle Borg published 13 June 24 A young guitarist who jammed with Jack White without him knowing has now caught the attention of the White Stripe himself
Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan on the moment he met Slash… and his pet snake By Janelle Borg published 11 June 24 Duff McKagan recalls a teenage Slash bringing along an unexpected guest to their first-ever meeting
Serj Tankian on his collaborations with the enigmatic Buckethead – and the time they played a high school battle of the bands together By Janelle Borg published 10 June 24 From taxidermy-inspired music videos to playing a high school battle of the bands as fully grown adults, the System of a Down frontman recalls his artistic camaraderie with Buckethead
“That was Eddie Van Halen’s favorite”: Tony Iommi reveals the Black Sabbath riff EVH was always asking him to play By Janelle Borg published 6 June 24 Eddie Van Halen compared his favorite Tony Iommi riff to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
“I was in shock for the first few days”: Rusty Anderson on how he became Paul McCartney's guitarist By Janelle Borg published 6 June 24 Rusty Anderson recalls the moment he met Paul McCartney – and recorded with him on the same day
Robin Trower cancels North American tour due to health concerns By Janelle Borg published 5 June 24 While the guitar legend was forced to cancel his upcoming tour due to imminent major surgery, he's hopeful that he will return to the stage in the future
Unseen footage of Eddie Van Halen and Leslie West's onstage jams and backstage hangs has been unearthed By Janelle Borg published 5 June 24 In 2002, Eddie Van Halen joined Mountain on and offstage – and cameras were there to capture the moment
Billy Corgan reveals how many guitarists the Smashing Pumpkins auditioned in person – and how they knew Kiki Wong was the one By Michael Astley-Brown published 5 June 24 The band have also finished a guitar record that will make “the old-school fans happy”
James Hetfield opens up on the guitar-based anxiety dreams he had ahead of Metallica’s recent tour By Phil Weller published 3 June 24 The Metallica guitarist’s nightmares included unplayable gear, tragically short cables, and disappearing roadies as he opens up on the self-doubt he suffered ahead of their latest world tour
Lost recordings from flamenco virtuoso Paco de Lucia have been discovered – after spending 60 years stored in a meat can By Janelle Borg published 31 May 24 The 21 new tracks highlight guitar virtuoso Paco de Lucía's extraordinary talent at just 11 years old
Elliot Easton on the emotional rollercoaster that helped him record one of his most iconic guitar solos By Matt Owen published 30 May 24 The Cars guitarist was particularly proud of the part he wrote, but was reduced to tears by his bandmates' initial reaction
Peter Frampton honored with Les Paul Spirit Award By Janelle Borg published 29 May 24 Peter Frampton is being acknowledged for pushing the boundaries of music technology, particularly through his use of the talk box
Al Di Meola gives his take on the Matteo Mancuso phenomenon By Janelle Borg published 29 May 24 Al Di Meola stresses how important it is for young guitarists to develop their songwriting skills alongside their technique
Joe Satriani has seemingly switched out his Ibanez guitars to play Van Halen material on the Best of All Worlds Tour By Phil Weller published 28 May 24 Satch is having an amp custom-made for the tour – and now it looks like he's got a new guitar and pedalboard, too