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Eric Johnson premieres two new songs, Move on Over and To Be Alive
By Jackson Maxwell published
The atmospheric, piano-driven To Be Alive features Arielle on vocals, while Move on Over showcases the Strat king's tougher, bluesier side

Eric Johnson shows multiple sides of his virtuosity on new singles, Sitting on Top of the World and Love Will Never Say Goodbye
By Jackson Maxwell published
The songs – one from each of his upcoming albums – show the Strat master's love of the blues and Motown, respectively

Joe Satriani reveals Robert Fripp’s bizarre stage demands for 2004 G3 tour
By Matt Owen published
The King Crimson guitarist’s peculiar requests led Satch to label him as “one of the most interesting characters” to have been involved in the event

Eric Johnson and Fender are developing a Stratocaster with onboard overdrive
By Jonathan Horsley published
Watch the guitar legend demo the slider-equipped Strat prototype from the comfort of his tastefully appointed kitchen

From screamo revival to suave grooves: here are this week's essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Kick off April with a bang with these vital new songs from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adrian Quesada, Eric Johnson, Justus West, Willow, Opeth and more

Eric Johnson announces two new albums, shares both lead singles, Soundtrack Life and Yesterday Meets Today
By Matt Owen published
Both The Book of Making and Yesterday Meets Today – which will provide a total of 18 new tracks between them – will arrive on July 29

Eric Johnson pays heartfelt tribute to late amp-building icon Howard Alexander Dumble
By Matt Owen published
Kenny Wayne Shepherd has also paid his respects to the legendary designer, who personally built amps for both players

George Lynch: “You can get fast using fuzz if you use it in the right way. Look at Eric Johnson – his main tone is a Fuzz Face!”
By Amit Sharma published
With his first full instrumental album, Seamless, out now, the guitar legend talks fuzz, the influence of Satch, and explains why he doesn’t want it easy from his gear

The Neal Morse Band's Eric Gillette counts down his top 5 favorite guitar solos
By James Turner published
With the band's upcoming album Innocence & Danger almost upon us, Gillette takes us through the most memorable, mind-melting solos that have influenced his own playing throughout the years
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