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Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme performs on stage at Tons Of Rock Festival 2024 on June 27, 2024 in Oslo, Norway
Nuno Bettencourt pays tribute to his first guitar hero as he brings his brother on stage to shred an Extreme classic

By Phil Weller Published

It was a 70th birthday to remember for the older Bettencourt brother

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Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme performs onstage during the Above Ground 4 concert benefiting Musicares at The Fonda Theatre on October 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California
Nuno Bettencourt names the Extreme track that changed his life overnight

By Janelle Borg Published

Bettencourt and his bandmates fought hard for the song that would eventually become Extreme's most enduring hit

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Left–Nuno Bettencourt performs at Lucky Strike Live on January 11, 2017 in Hollywood, California; Right–Flea performs during Pathway to Paris at Le Trianon on December 4, 2015 in Paris, France
Extreme and Red Hot Chili Peppers classics among first tracks confirmed for Guitar Hero's successor, Stage Tour

By Janelle Borg Published

The game seems to be taking a page from Guitar Hero's playbook by featuring both old-school legends and more contemporary powerhouses

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In this live shot, Nuno Bettencourt, bathed in red light, shreds on his N4 S-style
Nuno Bettencourt on turning down Ozzy, Sabbath’s final show and how Extreme finally got their dues

By Andrew Daly Published

Having torn up the rulebook and raised the bar once again for lead guitar, Nuno Bettencourt promises no let up – he’s out for blood again

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Wide shot of Nuno Bettencourt performing onstage during the Above Ground 4 concert benefiting Musicares at The Fonda Theatre on October 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California
Nuno Bettencourt on why, with his Six String Sanctuary, he’s finally ready to become a guitar teacher

By Amit Sharma Published

Sponsored by Nuno’s Six String Sanctuary

The Extreme man’s Six String Sanctuary weekender goes way beyond your typical guitar clinic – and he’s recruited Steve Vai, Eric Gales, Mateus Asato, Richie Kotzen, Taj Farrant and guitar “Yoda” Rick Beato to help

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Nuno Bettencourt playing his Washburn N4
Nuno Bettencourt solos while ‘ice skating’ – as he shreds guitar and shaves ice in new Extreme music video

By Phil Weller Published

Is there anything the man can’t do?

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Nuno Guitars
Nuno Bettencourt has launched his own guitar brand, Nuno Guitars – marking the end of his longstanding partnership with Washburn

By Matt Owen Published

Many speculated a Bettencourt brand was in the works after the virtuoso was spotted performing at Ozzy Osbourne's last-ever show armed with a mystery guitar

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Nuno Bettencourt X Out Custom Washburn
Nuno Bettencourt’s outrageous part-guitar, part-keytar Washburn is 2025’s wildest Custom Shop creation

By Phil Weller Published

The guitar was crafted by Washburn Master Builder Chris Meade, and was spotted in Extreme’s music video for X Out

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Photo of Nuno BETTENCOURT and EXTREME; Nuno Bettencourt AND Ozzy Osbourne performs on stage at Monsters Of Rock, Donington Park , United Kingdom, 17th August 1996
Nuno Bettencourt remembers his final exchange with Ozzy Osbourne – a reminder of the gig he once turned down

By Matt Owen Published

As a 15-year-old, Bettencourt auditioned to become Randy Rhoads’ replacement. When the gig presented itself years later, he declined

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Nuno Bettencourt covers three Ozzy Osbourne classics with Extreme – and nails Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee’s iconic solos

By Phil Weller Published

Fresh from his spot at Back to the Beginning, Bettencourt is continuing to doff his cap to the Prince of Darkness’ legacy

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