Four Year Strong's Dan O'Connor: "You don’t have to have the most expensive gear to get the best tone" By Adam Kovac The guitarist/vocalist shares his tips for life on the road, and why band cohesion is more important than high-end equipment
Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil: ”I like my Strat to sound like someone losing their mind and clawing at the door” By Amit Sharma The guitar-toting frontman talks new gear discoveries, why the Boss Metal Zone continues to thrill, and the enduring influence of Soundgarden and Rush
Mike Landau: "Some people drive fancy cars - I went with a cheap Ford and bought a Dumble instead" By David Mead Bought and Sold: He’s played with artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Phil Collins, Miles Davis and Pink Floyd - but Mike Landau still mourns the ’61 Strat that got away...
Justin Hawkins on AC/DC: "There’s no left turn that leaves you disappointed. Every crescendo satisfies" By Amit Sharma The Darkness frontman shares his love for the most iconic fraternal guitar duo of all time - Angus and Malcolm Young - and hails “the ultimate rock riff” in Back In Black
Tom Morello: "Guitar playing has a different emphasis now – young people want to be producers before musicians" By Amit Sharma The Rage Against the Machine six-stringer and political activist talks the current landscape of guitardom, and his new Audible release, Tom Morello at Minetta Lane Theatre: Speaking Truth To Power Through Stories And Song
Trivium's Paolo Gregoletto: "I haven’t used a cab live in years. Bass was ahead of the curve when it came to DI" By Bass Player Staff The architect of Trivium's low-end on his studio setup, and why MIDI drums were key to their monstrous new album, What The Dead Men Say
Felix Pastorius: ”Even if Jaco wasn’t my father, I’d still be comparing myself to other bassists” By Mike Brooks, Joel McIver Felix Pastorius on the importance of an artist's individuality, managing fans' expectations and befriending your bass
Khruangbin discuss their musical process, uniting styles and cultures, and their favorite guitarists from around the world By Jamie Dickson The Texas three-piece return with an album replete with impeccable funk and richly embroidered guitar sounds from around the globe
Taylor Momsen: "Guitars are like people. The longer they've been in your life the better" By Amit Sharma The Pretty Reckless leader remembers Chris Cornell, and goes deep on the guitars, gear and creation of the band's star-studded upcoming album, Death By Rock And Roll
Lukas Nelson: "I always think about finding the space and playing just what needs to be played" By Matt Parker The country-rocker and Neil Young collaborator goes deep on his new Gibson signature model, pedalboard minimalism and how meditation helps him play great solos
Curt Chambers: "I've always loved matching the energy in hip-hop with aggressive guitar playing" By Amit Sharma The sought-after session man on playing with Eminem, Dr. Dre and Travis Barker, and how a 50th Anniversary Fender Strat Reissue shaped new solo single, Good Thing
Angus Young on life in one of the world's biggest rock bands: an in-depth interview with the AC/DC icon By Paul Elliott "It’s a little bit late for us to do ballads. Rock is what we do best"
Shaun Morgan: "Grunge guitarists are really good players, but they put aside finesse for the sake of emotion" By Amit Sharma The Seether frontman on rock music's place in South Africa, why he switched from Schecter to Ernie Ball Music Man and new album, Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
John Smith: “As soon as you take your bottom E string down to a D, you’ve got a different instrument” By David Mead One of the UK’s fastest-rising singer-songwriters on the magic of alternate tunings, his tonesome acoustic pedalboard, and not letting lockdown stop the music
Orville Peck: "I learned to play guitar without the high E string - I didn’t know how to change it when it broke!" By Jacob Uitti The man behind the mask on his musical roots, the future of country music and his new six-track EP, Show Pony
Phil X: "Livin’ on a Prayer is one of best rock songs ever. I still get goosebumps after playing it hundreds of times!" By James Wood The Bon Jovi man discusses touring with one of the world's biggest rock bands, his recent Gibson endorsement and The Drills' new single, Right on the Money
Adrian Vandenberg: "At 16 you think if you’ve got a good guitar and a good amp, you’re going to sound like Jimi Hendrix!” By David Mead Bought & Sold: The ex-Whitesnake guitarist displays a fondness for Gibson Les Pauls and regret at selling an original Marshall Plexi...
The Smiths’ How Soon Is Now? guitar secrets: producer John Porter reveals the exhaustive tonal sculpting behind the alt-rock anthem By Matt Parker The man behind the console goes deep on the creation of one of Johnny Marr and co's most enduring hits
Crown Lands' Kevin Comeau: "We were playing 20-minute instrumental songs about space whales at hardcore punk shows!" By Brad Angle Massive guitars, slide for days, Led Zep swagger and Sabbath riffs. Join Kevin Comeau on a trip into Crown Lands' sound...
Lynda Kay remembers Lemmy Kilmister, the rock 'n' roll icon with a heart of gold By Joel McIver The actor and musician Lynda Kay on a friendship less ordinary and a special duet with the late Motörhead frontman
