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Chris Poland
"I don't even own a Strat! I used my Dean Thoroughbred, a far cry from what David Gilmour used": How ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland ended up covering Pink Floyd

By Andrew Daly Published

Dave Mustaine's former right-hand man was surprised to find himself tackling Floyd's San Tropez, but it's the perfect showcase for his flexible chops. He explains his approach to playing Gilmour's leads, what he thinks of Megadeth's latest material, and why he was "so bummed out" when he first heard Peace Sells…

Guitarists
Dave Mustaine with his signature Epiphone guitars
Dave Mustaine explains why "it's not really that hard to shred fast" and what makes his Gibson and Epiphone models impossible to tell apart

By Andrew Daly Published

The Megadeth leader shares how working with Gibson is "the greatest thing that's ever happened" in his career, the "massive piece of the puzzle" that makes a good guitarist, and why he "unfairly" poked fun at Kirk Hammett

Electric Guitars
Dave Mustaine plays a hardtail Gibson Flying V
Dave Mustaine thinks everyone has been using the whammy bar wrong – with two exceptions

By Matt Parker Published

“Whatever you do on the guitar with the whammy bar you should be able to emulate with your fingers,” says the Megadeth icon

Artists
Dave Mustaine's Epiphone Flying V Custom and Prophecy, and Kramer Vanguard signature guitars
Dave Mustaine’s Epiphone and Kramer signature models are finally here – and it looks like they’ve been worth the wait

By Matt Owen Published

More than 3 years after the guitars were announced, Mustaine's affordable signature models have arrived, complete with Seymour Duncan or Fishman Fluence pickups and an assortment of metal-friendly aesthetics

Guitars
Kayla Kent playing a Kramer JK8000
What if Dimebag Darrell played the solo in Megadeth’s Symphony of Destruction? Kayla Kent makes it a reality – and the results are scary accurate

By Matt Owen Published

Can anyone channel the spirit of Dimebag better than Kent? We don’t think so – and after watching this, you might agree

Guitarists
Slipknot
Live Review: Knotfest, Sydney 25/03/23

By Australian Guitar Published

"Knotfest is home for the maggots who never felt that they had a home anywhere else"

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Dave Mustaine
Dave Mustaine: “I’m a very advanced rhythm guitarist who can play complicated rhythms and sing over the top of them – most people can’t do that”

By Andrew Daly Published

The Megadeth main man discusses his forthcoming signature “Gibson Les Paul for thrash guys”, why Kiko Loureiro is the band’s best-ever guitarist, and succeeding even though “Metallica has always tried to hold me back”

Guitarists
Jeff Young
Former Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young says he turned down the chance to play in David Lee Roth’s band

By Matt Owen Published

While Roth was in the market for a new guitarist following Steve Vai's departure in the late '80s, Young was initially sounded out for the role that ultimately went to Jason Becker

Guitarists
Marty Friedman performs live
Marty Friedman on the challenge of relearning his solos for the recent Megadeth reunion, his guitar legacy, and pushing the studio limits with Jason Becker

By Andrew Daly Published

As he sets out on his first US tour since the pandemic, the veteran shredder reflects on what he'd change about his early Shrapnel records and why he "borrowed" the Les Paul's shape for his Jackson signature model

Guitarists
Marty Friedman, Dave Mustaine and Kiko Loureiro
Marty Friedman hints at next Megadeth performance – and it might be closer than you think

By Matt Owen Published

Fans had to wait 23 years to see a reunion between Megadeth and their long-estranged guitarist. It's looking likely that the next wait will be much, much shorter

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