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Nuno Bettencourt vows to keep Eddie Van Halen's guitar fire burning on Extreme's first new single in 15 years, Rise
By Matt Owen published
Bettencourt dazzles with a breakneck guitar solo on the hard-riffing track – complete with a breakdown that nods to Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee

Eddie Van Halen used to play this Nuno Bettencourt riff at “every single soundcheck”
By Matt Owen published
The late guitar legend played the song so much that his guitar tech – then working with the Extreme guitarist – believed it to be a Van Halen riff that never got released

Nuno Bettencourt: "Kurt Cobain had more vibe, feel and atmosphere than half of the guitar players who were shredding"
By Mordechai Kleidermacher published
In this classic GW interview, the guitar hero opines on the rise of alt-rock, the excitement of creating his first solo album, and why Extreme were – in their heyday – "the most misinterpreted band of all time"

Learn 5 ways to shred like Nuno Bettencourt with this lesson in Extreme guitar playing
By Charlie Griffiths published
Get the funk out with Nuno's formidable rhythm, tapping and alternate-picking licks

Mateus Asato covers a Nickelback solo - only to realize it was originally by Nuno Bettencourt
By Richard Bienstock published
“I’m coming for you Mateus,” jokes the Extreme guitarist in response

Fluid Mechanics: A brief guide to Nuno Bettencourt's most musical and brilliantly flashy tapping licks
By Scott Marano published
Have fun entertaining and impressing your fellow guitarists, non-guitarists and yourself with this incredibly effective set of tapping and soloing tools

Duane Morano Announces Debut Album, ‘Incognito,’ featuring Nita Strauss, Members of Extreme and Others
By Richard Bienstock published
The guitarist and songwriter will release guest-packed effort on February 8.

Joe Perry Shares New Song and Video, "Quake"
By Richard Bienstock published
The track features Extreme frontman Gary Cherone on vocals.
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