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Slowly Slowly: “I want to help people party through the pain”
By Ellie Robinson published
On their game-changing fifth album, Slowly Slowly slam their darkest lyrics into their brightest songs, making for one hell of a musical rollercoaster. Australian Guitar takes it for a ride

Hoobastank's Dan Estrin names the 10 guitarists (and one bassist) who shaped his sound
By Ellie Rogers published
The Hoobastank guitarist on getting hold of Rage Against the Machine's first demo tape, how Dave Navarro broke his heart, and why he'd rather watch Victor Wooten than Eddie Van Halen

Joji Malani, aka Pei: “As a solo artist, I’m able to be way more intentional about everything”
By Ellie Robinson last updated
On his debut album as Pei, ex-Gang Of Youths strummer Joji Malani welcomes us to a world of technicolour indie-pop. Australian Guitar takes a first-class tour

Spotlight: Viktor Rufus of Kirklandd
By Ellie Robinson published
The new single, ‘OTHERSIDE’, is out now

Sammy Hagar on his all-time favorite Van Halen album, and why Michael Anthony's bass playing is better than ever on The Circle's new album, Crazy Times
By Andrew Daly published
The former Van Halen frontman says The Circle's musical chemistry was so potent the band recorded “two songs a day and were partying by 5 o'clock”

Zakk Wylde on why his new online guitar course is about "not burning the steak", and how he's approaching Dimebag Darrell's parts for Pantera's upcoming shows
By Andrew Daly published
The Black Label Society man on imparting decades of six-string wisdom in his new Berzerker Guitar Camp, and how some serious woodshedding is helping him learn Dimebag's formidable catalog of solos

Nova Twins: “Half of my family is from Australia, so I’ve always wanted to go and see what the vibe’s like”
By Ellie Robinson published
Less than a month away from their live debut Down Under, Nova Twins take Australian Guitar behind the scenes of their audio-visual assault

Myles and Layne Ulrich on the epic signal-splitting rigs behind Taipei Houston's fuzz-heavy debut – and why their dad didn't give them any lessons growing up
By Amit Sharma published
The dedication to their craft may have been inspired by Metallica, but as the Ulrich brothers explain, Lars wanted them to pave their own way. And with the release of their scuzzy debut album, Once Bit Never Bored, the strategy sure paid off

Sly Withers: “For however challenging it was to dive that deep into our songs, it was equally exciting”
By Ellie Robinson published
Just a year on from their second album, Sly Withers have returned with clearer minds and catchier hooks. Australian Guitar journeys through the fierce rock foliage of ‘Overgrown’
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