September 2018
Latest about September 2018

This compositional trick has been used to great effect by Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, The Eagles, Queen and many more
By Jimmy Brown published
Learn how to walk down scales with contrary motion

Nita Strauss: how to tighten up your rhythm chops
By Nita Strauss published
The Alice Cooper guitarist shows you how to increase your speed by using a metronome

Plini shows you how to build a complex riff from a simple melody
By Plini published
Craft mesmerizing guitar parts from basic components

Your Heroes and Your Own Sound
By Richie Faulkner published
Learn how to use others' guitar styles in your playing while still creating something unique from our newest columnist, Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner!

How to Make Soloing Sound Cool on Just Two Strings
By Andy Aledort published
Two-string soloing can help force you away from the “muscle memory” licks and patterns that so many players feel trapped by.

Why the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay remains a top choice for countless pro bassists
By Chris Gill published
A look at the resilience of the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay bass, arguably Leo Fender's final great design achievement.

The Record Company Guitarist Chris Vos Talks New Album, 'All of This Life'
By Alan Paul published
“We never want to polish all the edges off.” The Record Company discuss their terrific sophomore album with GW.

Dave Mustaine Reflects on Megadeth's 'Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good!'
By Richard Bienstock published
“It’s the one that started it all, isn’t it?” An oral history of Megadeth's monumental debut album.
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