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The two last spoke backstage at the 2004 Download Festival, as Hammett frantically searched for a temporary replacement for an ill Lars Ulrich

It's not the first time that Apple exec Craig Federighi has incorporated guitar into the much-watched conference, either...

In a new clip with Gibson TV, the Canadian guitar legend has been discussing days spent haunting guitar stores before Rush made it big

Unmissable new jams from King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Gov't Mule, Nita Strauss, Towa Bird, Empire State Bastard, My Ugly Clementine and LOADS MORE

The three players trade licks and smiles – all backed by Josh Smith – on this classic King cover, albeit seemingly unaware of the irony that they’ve crowded in a room to do so

With a Canadian build and choice Seymour Duncan pickups, the Superstrat-styled Session T-Pro has serious potential

In a long-form chat with Rick Beato, Bettencourt also discussed a part of EVH's guitar arc that “nobody talks about”

The swap may not have worked out for them but Strauss says it made her feel good about the health of the guitar industry

The virtuoso guitarist first put two DigiTech pedals to the metal on a lesser-known track from her 1992 solo album

The blues-rock superstar has been discussing what it’s like to live with his immense gear haul – and what might happen to it after he’s gone

The lightning bolt-finished Wylde Audio Warhammer pays homage to Dime’s iconic Dean ML design – and could point towards a new range of guitars inspired by the late guitar hero

Also new from the pickup firm is the Exciter humbucker, which takes its sonic cues from the glory days of glam rock

“Whatever you do on the guitar with the whammy bar you should be able to emulate with your fingers,” says the Megadeth icon

The Extreme virtuoso voiced his thoughts on his Rage Against the Machine guitar buddy in a recent joint press conference

Music photographer Mick Hutson, the man behind iconic shots of all your favorite guitarists, has died

New research has analyzed searches for guitar lessons to determine the most popular tracks

The influential British rock guitarist backed John Lee Hooker, recorded with Jimmy Page and played with Eric Clapton and John Mayall

First road-tested by Mayer in the spring, the SE Silver Sky Maple comes in its own set of smart colorways

Fender has unveiled a stunning new limited-edition signature model for the MCR bassist

The Brazilian guitarist has had a dream weekend – jamming onstage with Extreme and meeting Steve Vai in a whirlwind 24-hour trip