July 2017
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Continuing Our Look at Moving "Outside" the Tonal Center
By Alex Skolnick published
If you develop a taste for moving "outside" the tonal center, it can provide a very cool expansion of your musical vocabulary.

Applying Four-Note Shapes and Patterns to Arpeggios
By Oli Herbert published
This lesson can really strengthen one’s awareness of intervallic construction, scale recognition across the fretboard and virtually every aspect of one’s playing.

Stephen Carpenter Looks Back on Deftones' Breakthrough Album, 'Around the Fur'
By Richard Bienstock published
When guitar world catches up with Stephen Carpenter, the Deftones guitarist is gearing up for a busy few months.

Warren Haynes Talks New Gov't Mule Album, 'Revolution Come…Revolution Go'
By Alan Paul published
Gov’t Mule was an idea before it was a band and a side project before it was a full-time affair.

Getting Acquainted with Gov't Mule Bassist Jorgen Carlsson
By Alan Paul published
Jorgen Carlsson had never heard of Gov’t Mule in 2008 when a mutual friend recommended him to Warren Haynes to be the band’s new bassist.

Eighteen Visions Reunite and Learn to Cope Without Fallen Bassist Mick Morris
By Jon Wiederhorn published
One of the pioneers of Cali-metalcore, Eighteen Visions formed in 1995 and released five albums before breaking up in 2007.

Megadeth's David Ellefson and Pro Tone Launch Dawn Patrol Chorus Pedal
By Edward Lander published
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has teamed up with Pro Tone Pedals to launch a chorus box that holds the power across low end notes when the effect is engaged.

Vocalist Mark Slaughter Lets His Guitar Skills Shine on 'Halfway There'
By Greg Renoff published
Mark Slaughter wants you to know that he’s a guitar player.
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