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Bathed in red-orange stage lights, Ty Tabor plays a blue Strat onstage with King's X

King’s X are one of rock’s most singular bands, and Ty Tabor is a master guitarist who fuses the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix in his supernova style

By Jamie Humphries published

Ty Tabor combines drop-tuned riffs with Beatles-esque harmonies and groove, and this video masterclass unpacks the King’s X guitarist’s influential rhythm and lead style

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Portrait of Doug Pinnick of Kings X in a photo studio in Chicago, Illinois, September 20, 1991.

Dug Pinnick on pushing hard rock’s boundaries with Kings X and a 12-string bass guitar

By Nick Wells published

Dug Pinnick’s onstage presence with King’s X is made even more compelling by his unusual 12-string bass guitar

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Doug Pinnick (left) and Ty Tabor of King's X perform on stage at Wulfrun Hall on January 21, 2009 in Wolverhampton, England

King's X have completed work on their first new studio album in 14 years

By Jackson Maxwell published

The trio also announced that they have signed with InsideOutsideMusic/Sony, which will release the follow-up to 2008's XV

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King’s X bassist and frontman dUg Pinnick announces new solo album Joy Bomb

By Matt Parker published

The hard-rock journeyman has revealed the new record alongside fresh, ZZ Top-inspired material from his Grinder Blues project

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King’s X Recording First Studio Album in More Than a Decade

By Richard Bienstock published

“I've been waiting for this to happen for a very long time,” says bassist/singer dUg Pinnick.

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The Secrets Behind Ty Tabor's Guitar Tone on "Out of the Silent Planet" by King's X

By Chris Gill published

Learn how Ty Tabor created his highly coveted tone on a King's X classic.

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Ty Tabor Talks Tone, 'Alien Beans' and a New King's X Album

By Damian Fanelli published

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Ty Tabor Premieres "Johnny Guitar" Music Video

By Damian Fanelli published

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Dear Guitar Hero: Submit Questions for King's X Guitarist Ty Tabor

By Damian Fanelli published

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Listen: KXM — Featuring George Lynch, Ray Luzier and dUg Pinnick — Premiere New Song, "Faith Is a Room"

By Guitar World Staff published

Below, check out "Faith Is a Room," a new song by KXM, a band that features guitarist George Lynch, Korn drummer Ray Luzier and King's X bassist dUg/Doug Pinnick.

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