Nuno Bettencourt
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Satriani, Vai, Nuno, Yngwie and many more wish Guitar World a happy 40th anniversary in epic video message
By Richard Bienstock published
#GuitarWorld40: Satch will be holding one note for 40 hours in our honor

Nuno Bettencourt, Nancy Wilson and Taylor Hawkins “blow the roof off their homes” with virtual cover of Heart’s Barracuda
By Richard Bienstock published
“It's one of the greatest rock songs of all time as far as I’m concerned,” Nuno says

Brian May joins Nuno Bettencourt, Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen and Tosin Abasi for epic Bohemian Rhapsody jam
By Richard Bienstock published
The virtual performance was part of the At Home and Social with Nuno Bettencourt & Friends AXS TV special

Nuno Bettencourt to be joined by Brian May, Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde and more for At Home and Social special
By Richard Bienstock published
The AXS TV show will raise funds for out-of-work touring and venue crews impacted by the COVID-19 shutdown

Nuno Bettencourt reveals he sent an audition tape to Ozzy Osbourne as a teenager - years later, he turned down the gig
By Richard Bienstock published
The Extreme guitarist tells the whole story on a podcast celebrating the release of photographer Mark Weiss’ The Decade That Rocked retrospective

Steve Vai and Nuno Bettencourt react to Brian May being crowned greatest rock guitarist
By Richard Bienstock published
“This is a totally appropriate recognition in my opinion,” Vai says

Nuno Bettencourt tears it up alongside Phil X and Orianthi on 68-musician cover of The Beatles’ Let It Be
By Richard Bienstock published
Charity single also features Avril Lavigne, Stu Hamm, dUg Pinnick and Mike Mangini

Mateus Asato covers a Nickelback solo - only to realize it was originally by Nuno Bettencourt
By Richard Bienstock published
“I’m coming for you Mateus,” jokes the Extreme guitarist in response
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