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”
These 15 pioneering Fender Stratocaster players made the model their own – learn their trailblazing approaches By Jon Bishop published 4 June 24 Learn the signature styles of 15 Strat-wielding icons – including Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Nile Rodgers, H.E.R., Mark Knopfler and more
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
“No-one played like him before, and everyone played like him after”: Joe Bonamassa demonstrates the genius of Albert King By Joe Bonamassa published 31 May 24 Joe Bonamassa pays homage to one of his favourite blues influences – and why he can’t play a slow blues without asking, “What would Albert do?”
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
Acoustic vs electric guitar: which is better for beginner guitarists? By Jonathan Horsley last updated 29 May 24 For new guitarists this is one of the biggest questions. We’re here to help you choose the right path and find the right guitar for you
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
10 Eric Johnson techniques that will take your solos up a notch By John Wheatcroft published 29 May 24 The Texas virtuoso has a phenomenal command of touch, tone and technique – find out how you can apply his playing approaches to your own style
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
The mystery virtuoso who inspired Brian May to two-hand tap recalls the moment it happened By Matt Owen published 28 May 24 The Queen guitarist credited an unnamed Texan guitarist as the player who inspired him to hone his two-hand tapping chops. Now, after much speculation, his identity has been confirmed
Why the Black Crowes’ Hard to Handle guitar solo was played by producer Brendan O’Brien instead of Slash By Janelle Borg published 28 May 24 Legendary producer and multi-instrumentalist Brendan O’Brien sets the record straight on whether he played all the instruments on The Black Crowes’ debut album
Get to grips with double-stops in our definitive lesson on the cornerstone technique By Simon Barnard published 28 May 24 Playing two notes together is an essential addition to any guitarist’s arsenal – and can be used in any kind of style
Eric Clapton picks an unlikely contender as his favorite contemporary guitarist By Janelle Borg published 24 May 24 The blues veteran has a deep admiration for one of modern guitar's premier lo-fi players
“The strings were heavy as hell”: Lee Ritenour on the time he played B.B. King’s prized guitar Lucille By Janelle Borg published 24 May 24 Lee Ritenour recalls the moment B.B. King spontaneously called him on stage – and he ended up playing the King’s Gibson
Dave Navarro has played with Jane’s Addiction for the first time in 3 years following his long Covid battle By Phil Weller published 24 May 24 The band's classic lineup have reunited for their first show together since 2010 – and they marked the occasion with a brand-new song
Americana is where country, blues, folk and bluegrass collide – and players like Steve Earle, Jason Isbell and Lucinda Williams are masters of the craft By Stuart Ryan published 24 May 24 Expand your fingerpicking skills and master the techniques used by Americana greats in this in-depth lesson