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Adrian Smith on Iron Maiden’s three-guitar line-up: “If you had three Yngwie Malmsteens, it would have been a fight after about five minutes”
By Richard Bienstock published
The guitarist opens up about transforming the band into “Lynyrd Maiden”

Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, Brian May and Others Play "Smoke on the Water" in 1989
By Christopher Scapelliti published
One of the greatest guitar hero gatherings of all time.

Listen to a New Song from Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, “The Storm”
By Richard Bienstock published
The track was originally recorded by the guitarist for his folk-oriented project, Blackmore’s Night.

Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow Premiere Updated Version of "Black Sheep of the Family"
By Jackson Maxwell published
"Black Sheep of the Family"—itself a cover of a 1970 track by Quartermass—was recorded by the original incarnation of the band for their self-titled 1975 debut album.

Watch Eddie Van Halen Play Ritchie Blackmore Riffs
By Damian Fanelli published
Some rarely seen footage of Eddie Van Halen backstage playing some of the riffs that influenced him the most.

Ritchie Blackmore Shows Off His Favorite Guitars
By Damian Fanelli published
Ritchie Blackmore exhibits his collection, and discusses the arduous process of scalloping his fretboards.

'It's Unfortunate': Joe Satriani Responds to Ritchie Blackmore Comments
By Jackson Maxwell published

Ritchie Blackmore on Joe Satriani: "If You’re Always Playing the Correct Notes, There’s Something Wrong"
By Jackson Maxwell published
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