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Phil X (left) and Michael Anthony perform at Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, California on March 25, 2023

Watch Phil X jam Van Halen's Somebody Get Me a Doctor with Michael Anthony

By Jackson Maxwell published 30 March 23

The onstage jam took place shortly after the one-time Van Halen bassist alluded to a new project with the Bon Jovi guitarist and a mysterious "really, really cool singer” in an interview with Eddie Trunk

Michael Anthony says he’s working on a project with Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X and Aerosmtih drummer John Douglas

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony teases new band with Bon Jovi guitarist, Aerosmith drummer and “a really, really cool singer”

By Matt Parker published 24 March 23

Phil X and Aerosmith live drummer John Douglas are involved, but who’s the mystery vocalist?

[L-R] Rick Beato, Phil X and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal

Rick Beato, Phil X and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal rewrite Angus Young’s Back in Black solo

By Sam Roche published 22 June 22

Beato and Phil X stay faithful to the original, wielding AC/DC-appropriate Gibson SGs for a flurry of pentatonic runs, while Bumblefoot takes a different approach...

NAMM 2022: Phil X endorses removable stickers that make your guitar look as though it's been relic'd

By Sam Roche published 7 June 22

For those that “want a worn/distressed look without actually beating, filing or sanding the shit out of your guitar”

Edgar Winter recruits Joe Bonamassa, Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons, Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Derek Trucks, Keb' Mo' and more for Johnny Winter tribute album

By Jackson Maxwell published 7 January 22

Set for release in April, Brother Johnny will also feature David Grissom, Taylor Hawkins, Warren Haynes, Doyle Bramhall II, Phil X and Bobby Rush

Phil X Two Notes Audio Engineering cab pack

Two Notes Audio Engineering introduces Phil X artist range of virtual cab sims

By Matt Owen published 19 July 21

Five of the Bon Jovi guitarist's favorite stage and studio cabs from throughout his career are now available in Dynamic Impulse Responses format

Signed guitars from Bon Jovi, Kiss and Ghost headline massive auction to benefit Roadie Relief

By Richard Bienstock published 25 March 21

Fundraiser will assist music industry workers affected by the COVID-19 shutdown

Eric Johnson plays Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven

What if Eric Johnson or Eddie Van Halen played Jimmy Page’s iconic Stairway to Heaven solo?

By Richard Bienstock published 6 October 20

Rick Beato asked the question – Phil X and Johnson himself provided the answer

Phil X delivers near-perfect version of Van Halen’s Unchained and dives deep into how to achieve Eddie’s “violent” sound

By Richard Bienstock published 19 August 20

“You’re never, ever, ever, ever going to nail it,” he says of Ed’s tone. “But it’s fun getting close.”

Phil X: "Livin’ on a Prayer is one of best rock songs ever. I still get goosebumps after playing it hundreds of times!"

By James Wood published 13 August 20

The Bon Jovi man discusses touring with one of the world's biggest rock bands, his recent Gibson endorsement and The Drills' new single, Right on the Money

Phil X teaches Bon Jovi classics including Wanted Dead or Alive and Bad Medicine in debut episode of Gibson’s Riff Lords

By Richard Bienstock published 1 June 20

Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner also sits down to demonstrate how to play Hell Bent for Leather, Electric Eye and more

Nuno Bettencourt tears it up alongside Phil X and Orianthi on 68-musician cover of The Beatles’ Let It Be

By Richard Bienstock published 13 May 20

Charity single also features Avril Lavigne, Stu Hamm, dUg Pinnick and Mike Mangini

Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X joins Gibson

By Sam Roche published 23 January 20

The US guitar giant expands its roster of brand ambassadors

NAMM 2020: Has Phil X joined Gibson?

By Jonathan Horsley published 10 January 20

The Bon Jovi lead guitarist posted a picture of his delighted self and a newly-minted SG

Zakk Wylde, Paul Gilbert, Orianthi, Phil X, Richie Kotzen, Tak Matsumoto, George Lynch and More Team Up for 'Disney Super Guitar'

By Guitar World Staff published 27 April 18

Framus Unveils New D-Series Guitars

By Guitar World Staff published 24 April 18

Bon Jovi Guitarist Phil X Discusses New ‘Hired Gun’ Music Biz Documentary

By James Wood published 8 June 17

Guitarist Phil X Demos Yamaha THR10C Amp — Video

By Guitar World Staff published 18 November 14

In the video below, guitarist Phil X demos and discusses why he likes low-gain, boutique amps—like the ones modeled by the Yamaha THR10C.