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Kramer goes for gold with its 50th Anniversary models
The ’80s shred classics are back – as streamlined as ever – and sporting golden limited-edition colorways.
How the ’80s guitar scene left Jeff Beck feeling like an “observer”
He helped change the instrumental guitar scene forever. Then it nearly killed his career
The Jesus and Mary Chain call Eddie Van Halen one of the “worst guitar players in the world”
The band claims Van Halen’s music influence had a detrimental effect on guitar playing
Keith Richards shares his response to the Sunset Strip shredders of the 1980s
Richards never had any interest in becoming a lead player – and the early innovators of the shred movement did not change his mind
Why Paul Gilbert thinks it’s important to practice restraint when it comes to shredding
Every guitarist plays with a point to prove, he says, but we shouldn’t always be playing in fifth gear
Speed bursts are the path to Shred Heaven: boost your rock chops with 6 jaw-dropping examples (that won't break your fingers)
Learn how short and fast sequential patterns favoured by legends such as Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci and Zakk Wylde can be connected to create blazing solos
Wolfgang Van Halen on one the most overlooked and underrated aspects of Eddie’s playing
Eddie Van Halen’s talents reshaped the guitar scene in the 1980s, but his son says there’s far more to his craft than tapping
Wolfgang Van Halen says his dad’s legacy means fans think of him in the wrong way
The Mammoth multi-instrumentalist has pursued his own musical path – though some commenters can’t help but constantly compare him to Eddie Van Halen
Guitar heroes are hailing him as shred’s next big thing – but Spiro is already planning a blues left-turn
Touted as the guitar world's next big disruptor by Tim Henson, Misha Mansoor and Tosin Abasi, Spiro Dussias reveals his next project and why he hopes to record a blues album before he turns 30
