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In this classic 1992 Guitar World interview, Kiss's Starchild and Demon share the stories behind 18 key tracks, including Strutter, God of Thunder, I Was Made For Lovin' You and more

The LA guitarist, music director and actor waxes lyrical on his impressive resume – which includes playing with Demi Lovato, Jennifer Lopez and Bebe Rexha – and how guitarists can adapt to stay relevant in today's industry

The Toronto rock outfit's lead guitarist talks gear secrets, the origins of some of their biggest tracks and their expansive new album, Steady

Part of a bustling new wave of classic rock, Pieper discusses the metaphorical passing of the torch, and the wisdom he learned direct from Mick Mars, Joe Elliot and Joan Jett

The Rage Against the Machine bassist on why playing with Polonsky is like “jamming with Hendrix”, and his failed experiments with short-scale basses in RATM

Guitarists Shermy Freeman and Nicole Damoff wax lyrical on their retro-voiced rigs, the difficulties of learning to play on a 12-string acoustic, and why getting new Fender amps was "better than Christmas"

The Pantera legend offered an intimate look at his riff and solo secrets in this heavy and often hilarious lesson

These are your favorite riffs of the year, and it's a top 10 that brings together some of rock and metal’s biggest hitters

MAB on mistakes to avoid as a guitarist, recording and touring with Manowar, his upcoming acoustic record and the absolutely staggering number of guitars in his collection

The drone metal Lord talks teaming up with vocalist Petra Haden and channeling Indian classical music on his latest solo outing, and why he's a “complete nerd” for fuzz and distortion pedals