Rodrigo y Gabriela

Rodrigo y Gabriela: “It wasn’t until I got the acoustic that I started to shred more. I felt like I could play faster. With the electric, I wasn’t really attracted to it”

By Ellie Rogers published 10 May 23

The Mexican duo’s Rodrigo Sánchez explains how the electric guitar slows him down, and why he and Gabriela Quintero are using backing tracks for the first time as they tour expansive new album In Between Thoughts... A New World

Whitney Petty performs with Thunderpussy at The Showbox in Seattle, Washington on April 15, 2022

From cowboy licks to all-star speaker-smashing remixes: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Matt Owen, Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Parker published 9 March 23

Treat your ears to some scintillating six-string action courtesy of Robert Smith's take on Noel Gallagher, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Eric Bibb, Svalbard, Thunderpussy, The Lathums, Cafuné, Skating Polly, Rose City Band and more

Gabriela Quintero (left) and Rodrigo Sanchez perform at the Pier 17 Rooftop on October 10, 2021 in New York City

Rodrigo y Gabriela groove while Lamb of God and Kreator slay in this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen published 16 February 23

With country-rock doozies from Marty Stuart and Chris Shiflett, bracing screamo/math-punk from nhomme, and a fuzzy alt-rock sugar rush from Bully and Soccer Mommy also on tap, this week has produced new tunes for all tastes

Vieux Farka Toure performs at the FORM Arcosanti 2019 at Arcosanti Urban Laboratory on May 12, 2019 in Arcosanti, Arizona

From psychedelic transatlantic collaborations to nostalgic acoustic ballads: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Matt Owen, Jonathan Horsley, Sam Roche, Jackson Maxwell published 29 July 22

Round out July with exciting, guitar-fronted tracks from Orianthi, Hot Mulligan, Lamb of God, David Lee Roth, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin, and more

Tom Morello announces star-studded new album The Atlas Underground Flood, featuring Kirk Hammett, Alex Lifeson, Ben Harper and Rodrigo y Gabriela

By Matt Parker published 17 November 21

The Rage Against the Machine man has rounded up another stellar line-up of guest talent for a quick follow-up on his previous Atlas Underground album

St. Vincent, Ghost, Royal Blood and Rodrigo y Gabriela discuss covering metal classics for the Metallica Blacklist

By Richard Bienstock published 21 October 21

Exit light! Enter some of the biggest names in popular music, whose interpretations of their favorite Black Album tracks helped celebrate its 30th anniversary

Rodrigo y Gabriela share awe-inspiring acoustic reworking of Metallica's The Struggle Within

By Sam Roche published 8 September 21

The Mexican acoustic guitar duo trade the original's military-style snare rolls for percussive slaps, and Hetfield's vocals for slide-delivered leads

Rodrigo y Gabriela: "With any kind of cover we play, we make it our own just by the fact that we play it with two guitars"

By Joshua M. Miller published 11 August 21

The acoustic duo dive head first into uncharted waters on their dazzling new EP

Rodrigo y Gabriela Share New Song, “Terracentric”

By Richard Bienstock published 12 April 19

The duo's forthcoming album, ‘Mettavolution,’ is out April 26.

Rodrigo y Gabriela Premiere New Song, "Mettavolution"

By Jackson Maxwell published 6 March 19

GW's got an exclusive on the title track from the acclaimed acoustic duo's new album. Listen here.

Listen to Rodrigo Y Gabriela’s Epic Cover of Pink Floyd’s “Echoes”

By Richard Bienstock published 1 February 19

The track will appear on the duo’s forthcoming album, ‘Mettavolution.’

Marty Friedman Talks Next Album and New Jackson Signature Guitar

By Greg Renoff published 17 November 16

Veteran shred guitarist Marty Friedman’s recent trip to California from his home in Japan was anything but a vacation.

Marty Friedman Jams in a Hotel Room with Rodrigo y Gabriela

By Christopher Scapelliti published 16 August 16

Rodrigo y Gabriela were joined by Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and guitarist Marty Friedman during their Hollywood Bowl performance on Sunday, August 14.

Rodrigo y Gabriela Premiere "Continuum" from 'Jaco' Soundtrack — Exclusive

By Damian Fanelli published 18 November 15

Lesson: Rodrigo y Gabriela Teach “The Soundmaker”

By Acoustic Nation published 29 July 15

Rodrigo y Gabriela Play "Savitri" in the Back of a Moving Car — Video

By Damian Fanelli published 25 June 15

Five Fabulous Acoustic Duets — Video

By Laura B. Whitmore published 12 January 15

Are two really better than one? They are when it comes to these duets! Here amazing performers pair up for some fabulous acoustic playing that is double the fun.

Acoustic Nation's Ten Top Releases of 2014

By Laura B. Whitmore, Tom Gilbert, Pauline France published 16 December 14

Robert Trujillo Performs Metallica Medley with Rodrigo y Gabriela — Video

By Acoustic Nation published 29 August 14

On August 17 at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo sat in with his good friends, acoustic guitar rock sensations Rodrigo y Gabriela, at their sold-out show.

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