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Collage of (L to R) Stephen Stills, Mike McCready, Geezer Butler and Scott Ian
Stephen Stills, Mike McCready, Geezer Butler, and Scott Ian join Tom Morello's Power to the People festival

By Janelle Borg Published

The one-day festival in Maryland also features Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Bruce Springsteen, and Joan Baez, among many others

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Charlie Benante and Scott Ian of the band Anthrax
Why Anthrax’s riff-writing isn’t like other bands’

By Phil Weller Published

Scott Ian might be their figurehead, but he’s not always the one driving the riffs

Bands
Randall Amps
The metal amp brand beloved by Dimebag Darrell, Kirk Hammett and Scott Ian is on the cusp of making a comeback

By Phil Weller Published

The once-giant amp firm has quietly reignited its product development in recent years

Guitar Amps
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth performs at Canada Life Place on February 28, 2026 in London, Ontario
Dave Mustaine reflects on the overarching influence he had on the guitarists of the Big Four of thrash metal

By Janelle Borg Published

Mustaine makes a compelling argument that he directly inspired the likes of Kerry King and Scott Ian

Guitarists
Stephen Carpenter in concert at the Fabrique, in Milan, Italy on 21st April 2017
Stephen Carpenter shares his power chord addiction as Deftones announce new album

By Janelle Borg Published

In a candid conversation with Zane Lowe, Stephen Carpenter and Chino Moreno describe how they search for soundscapes instead of songs – while Carpenter reveals his long-lasting guitar tone influences

Guitarists
Scott Ian of Anthrax plays a Floyd-equipped Jackson King V [left[ while Tony Iommi plays his JayDee custom SG.
Tony Iommi was such a big influence on Scott Ian that he tried to play left-handed

By Andrew Daly Published

Ahead of his performance at Back to the Beginning, Anthrax's riff-master reflects on the influence of Black Sabbath, and how he got into their "acid rock" in the first place

Guitarists
Jackson X-Series King V KVXT
Scott Ian is in his “Bruce Lee era” and giving his signature King V a solid makeover – complete with the classic Jackson logo

By Phil Weller Published

The thrash metal legend has given his signature axe a major overhaul, and owning one won’t break the bank either

Electric Guitars
Gary Holt of Exodus performs at Alcatraz Metal Fest on August 11, 2024 in Kortrijk, Belgium
Gary Holt's favorite pedal emulates Eddie Van Halen's iconic “Brown Sound” – and it retails for less than a $100

By Janelle Borg Published

Holt reveals his new go-to budget-friendly brand – and offers some of his mini-pedal recommendations

Guitarists
Scott Ian
Tony Iommi changed his life – now Scott Ian is playing Sabbath’s last stand

By Andrew Daly Published

The Anthrax guitarist was initially asked to take part on his own, but a chat with Tom Morello got the whole band on board. Now he hints at what to expect from July’s never-to-be-repeated heavy metal extravaganza

Guitarists
Scott Ian of Anthrax band, performs during a Mx Metal Festo 2024 at velodromo on April 13, 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico
Scott Ian on going from a lifelong Black Sabbath fan to playing their final show thanks to Tom Morello

By Janelle Borg Published

The Anthrax co-founder teases what we can expect from this July's heavy metal extravaganza

Guitarists
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