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Speed bursts are the path to Shred Heaven: boost your rock chops with 6 jaw-dropping examples (that won't break your fingers)
By Jamie Humphries published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Janelle Borg published
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

Justin Hawkins names the guitar virtuoso who could have been EVH’s equal in the 1980s
By Phil Weller published
The Darkness guitarist believes this shredder would have been better appreciated in the ’80s

Yngwie Malmsteen names the guitar picks that don’t work for shred
By Phil Weller published
The Swedish virtuoso says your pick may be holding you back

John 5 likes to push his playing to the limit – but says Ace Frehley does one thing better than any shredder on the planet
By Phil Weller published
Kiss first inspired the Mötley Crüe guitarist to take up the instrument

13 year-old Roman Morello proves his father right – he can shred circles around him
By Phil Weller published
There’s certainly no need for a DNA test in this fresh clip showcasing Roman’s chops…
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