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“I gravitate more towards Victor Wooten than the straight-up shredding of Billy Sheehan, but I’ve ripped pages from both books”: Jacob Umansky unpacks the origins of his cutting-edge slap technique

By Nick Wells published 25 March 24

How the Intervals and JIA bassist powered up his slap technique – with the help of Victor Wooten and Billy Sheehan

Wolfgang Van Halen’s favorite guitarist tears it up while death metal has never sounded more alive: this week’s essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown published 6 October 23

Round out the week with our curated list of unmissable songs from Intervals, Alluvial, Sophie Lloyd, Santana, Kvelertak, Sleater-Kinney and more

Intervals' Aaron Marshall takes a deep dive into his guitar-playing philosophy, and talks tones, tempos, modes and his favorite guitar instrumentals

By Jason Sidwell published 30 November 22

After Wolfgang Van Halen named him his favorite guitarist right now, find out how the Canadian prog virtuoso tackles soloing, melodies, harmonies and other aspects of instrumental guitar from the man himself

Wolfgang Van Halen names his favorite guitar player right now

By Matt Owen published 29 November 22

“He manages to work in the catchiest melodies. His melodic sensibility is one of my favorite things about his playing,” the Mammoth WVH frontman explained of his pick

Schecter launches new “minimalistic workhorse” Aaron Marshall signature models

By Michael Astley-Brown published 1 September 22

The long-awaited guitars designed by Intervals’ progressive mastermind are available in six– and seven-string incarnations

Intervals: “I wanted to bring the more angular and aggressive riff-centric parts back... it’s an itch I wanted to scratch“

By Amit Sharma published 31 March 21

Canadian prog-metaller Aaron Marshall on why no pedals or amps were harmed in the making of his aggro new album

Intervals’ Aaron Marshall joins forces with Marco Sfogli for this awe-inspiring progressive playthrough

By Michael Astley-Brown published 10 November 20

Two guitar titans collide in the premiere of 'String Theory'

How adding intervalic leaps can breathe new life into your melodies

By Trey Xavier published 15 June 20

Trey Xavier breaks down one of the essential building blocks of all music theory

The Power of Thirds

By Keith Wyatt published 13 December 18

Thirds are real workhorses, frequently used by R&B, rock, country and blues guitarists.

What You Need to Know About Intervals

By Bobby Kittleberger published 15 December 17

Intervals Premiere "Touch and Go" Playthrough Video

By Damian Fanelli published 27 October 17

GW has teamed up withguitarist/composer Aaron Marshall—also known asIntervals—to offer a taste of his new album, 'The Way Forward.'

Intervals and Plini Announce the Plintervals Experience, a Four-Day Music Camp

By Guitar World Staff published 6 April 17

Music Masters Camps has announced the Plintervals Experience, a summer retreat featuring Intervals—Aaron Marshall, Troy Wright, Nathan Bulla and Simon Grove—Plini andother guests.

Intervals Premiere "Libra" Music Video

By Damian Fanelli published 11 January 17

Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of“Libra,” the new music video by Intervals.

Intervals' Aaron Marshall Demos PRS Guitars 408 Pickup System

By Guitar World Staff published 5 May 16

In this new video, Intervals guitarist Aaron Marshall walks us through how he uses PRS Guitars' 408 pickup system to get all the tones he needs—out of a single guitar.

Intervals Premieres New Album, 'The Shape of Colour'

By Damian Fanelli published 30 November 15

Intervals, "Automaton" Dual-Guitar Playthrough Video —Exclusive

By Damian Fanelli published 25 July 14

Intervals Premiere "Siren Sound" Guitar Play-Through Video —Exclusive

By Damian Fanelli published 3 June 14

Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of a guitar play-through video for "Siren Sound" by Canadian/U.S. progressive metallers Intervals.

Exclusive Song Premiere: Intervals —"Siren Sound"

By Damian Fanelli published 27 February 14

Canadian/U.S. progressive metallers Intervals are releasing a song a day from their new album, A Voice Within, which will be released in the U.S. March 4.

Exclusive Song Premiere: Intervals — "The Escape"

By Damian Fanelli published 21 January 14

Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of "The Escape," the second single off Intervals' debut album, A Voice Within.

Exclusive: Intervals Premiere "Epiphany" Music Video

By Damian Fanelli published 25 April 13