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Cory Wong reveals how to solo over chords in a meaningful way
By Cory Wong published
Wong explains how outlining notes in the chord progression helps find a solo that's melodically on-point and just what the song calls for

Jared James Nichols spotted a pedal builder in the audience at one of his gigs – then handed him his guitar mid-solo
By Phil Weller published
The impromptu guest spot was full of high notes

How Eric Bell wrote one of Thin Lizzy’s most iconic guitar solos
By Janelle Borg published
Originally an Irish traditional song, Whiskey in the Jar found new life in Thin Lizzy's – and, eventually, Metallica's – respective repertoires

Joe Bonamassa trades licks with “the future” of the blues, Marcus King, during virtuosic Albert King cover
By Phil Weller published
Bonamassa invited the 29-year-old blues sensation on stage during his headline show on the Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea Alaska cruise

Steve Morse injects Coldplay with some Deep Purple flair as he adds a guitar solo to mega-hit Fix You
By Phil Weller published
The British pop rock giants don’t really do shred, so what happened when Morse got his hands on the track?

Slash joins Michael Schenker on stage to cover a UFO classic
By Phil Weller published
The pair joined forces last year for a re-recording of the track, and now they’ve taken it to the stage – and Slash kills his solo

Snowy White tells the story of his 1994 collaboration with Gary Moore and David Gilmour
By Phil Weller published
The album is packed with notable players who offer solos, slide, and plenty more, but the former Thin Lizzy man would have happily pushed on without them

Kayla Kent nails Eddie Van Halen’s Ice Cream Man solo in the style of Dimebag Darrell
By Phil Weller published
The Dime-loving shred star is at it again, blurring the lines between the tone and playing styles of two greats in one blinding performance
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