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Shredding for Hope II

35 high-octane shredders – including Michael Angelo Batio, Joel Hoekstra and Nikki Stringfield – join forces for massive charity speed-guitar fest

By Matt Owen

The second Shredding for Hope charity collaboration also features Marty Schwartz, Richard Shaw, Kiko Wongo, Alicia Vigil and many, many more

Kaki King performs live

From acoustic puzzles to terrifying shred: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche

An unapologetically eclectic set of new releases from Kaki King, IDLES, Michael Angelo Batio and many more

Shred for Australia: Angel Vivaldi to host epic star-studded fundraiser for bushfire appeal

By Jonathan Horsley

The epic seven-hour charity shredathon will be livestreamed on Friday 10th January and feature Nita Strauss, Tosin Abasi, Gus G and more

Michael Angelo Batio Talks Sweep Arpeggio Origins

By Troy Grady

Get a fascinating glimpse of the thought process behind Batio's famously silky sweep arpeggio technique.

Conquering the Scale with Michael Angelo Batio

By Troy Grady

Even though we tend to think of scale playing as the ultimate speed test, speed itself isn't really the problem. It's switching strings.

Using Sweep Picking and Tapping to Outline a Chord Progression

By Michael Angelo Batio

How to use arpeggio sweeps, with and without taps, to melodically outline a chord progression.

Using Tapping to Extend Sweep Arpeggios

By Michael Angelo Batio

How to Livestream a Shred Legend:Michael Angelo Batio 2017 Live Interview

By Troy Grady

Interview: Michael Angelo Batio Discusses His 'Star Licks' DVD and Auditioning for Kiss

By Dave Reffett