Thin Lizzy news and features

“I think Metallica thought that I knew who they were. I didn’t. They thought I was in awe of them – not true… it wasn’t enjoyable”: Whiskey in the Jar was the hardest song Thin Lizzy’s Eric Bell ever tackled, and he didn't enjoy playing it with Metallica

By Andrew Daly published 2 February 24

In a wide-ranging conversation with GW, Bell also acknowledges that he could never have returned to Phil Lynott’s band after an infamous onstage meltdown in 1973 – but at least he apologized to his beloved Strat for his behavior that night...

“The boys are back in town, baby”: Watch Polyphia pay tribute to Thin Lizzy – and their home state – during sublime pro-shot Texas performance

By Matt Owen published 4 August 23

Live shows do not get better than this newly posted 65-minute Polyphia concert – an epic display of the band's onstage virtuosity and mind-melting technical skills

Thin Lizzy's Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson brought twin-guitar leads to the masses – master their influential style

By Martin Cooper published 7 June 23

Jailbreak your rock chops with a lesson in the playing of two guitarists who influenced every guitar duo that followed

The Lowlist: Thin Lizzy's Live And Dangerous is one of the greatest live albums ever released

By Mike Brooks published 26 March 23

Unfairly maligned as an album "fixed in the studio", a new version of Live And Dangerous proves Lynott and co didn't need overdubs

Scott Gorham performing live with Black Star Riders

Scott Gorham leaves Black Star Riders to focus on Thin Lizzy

By Matt Owen published 21 September 21

The band, who are set to enter the studio to record a new album, will not look to replace Gorham and will instead continue as a four-piece

Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy performs on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon on December 11, 1977 in London

A new statue of Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott has been unveiled in his hometown

By Jackson Maxwell published 26 August 21

The statue was unveiled to the public last week in West Bromwich, England

Rory Gallagher beats U2 and Thin Lizzy to be voted Ireland’s Greatest Music Artist

By Matt Owen published 20 August 21

The bestowing of the award coincides with a number of upcoming releases that will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Gallagher's seminal self-titled debut album

Ricky Warwick: “I don’t have the patience to learn all the scales – it never interested me. My heroes were always the rhythm guys“

By Amit Sharma published 2 July 21

The Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders frontman on his latest solo album, vintage gear over plugins, and covering Britney Spears

How Gary Moore's propulsive playing and fiery tone changed the course of blues guitar

By Grant Moon published 1 July 21

With extracts from a previously unpublished 2004 interview, Total Guitar profiles the career of a blues-rock guitar legend

Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis on being inspired by Thin Lizzy and working with Kurt Vile

By Ellie Robinson published 17 June 21

Never ones to rest on their laurels, the legendary Dinosaur Jr. shake things up with meteoric might on their first album in five years

Scott Gorham: “I’m not this real technical guy – I never had a lesson. Thin Lizzy was my school of rock“

By Jonny Scaramanga published 16 March 21

The Black Star Riders and Thin Lizzy icon on a life spent at the sharp end of rock's greatest hits

Damon Johnson joins with Richie Faulkner for a Thin Lizzy Tribute

Damon Johnson and Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner team up for A Tribute to Thin Lizzy live event

By Richard Bienstock published 11 September 20

Johnson will also premiere new solo music during the show

Watch members of Judas Priest, Halestorm, Alice in Chains and more absolutely nail Thin Lizzy’s Bad Reputation

By Richard Bienstock published 22 May 20

Former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel assembled the group for his Collab-A-Jam #1

Kirk Hammett recalls the first time he ever heard a wah pedal: “When that sound came out of the speakers, it startled me”

By Richard Bienstock published 20 November 19

The beginning of a beautiful love affair between Metallica guitarist and effects pedal

Thin Lizzy's Eric Bell brands Metallica “bastards” after band failed to pay for Whisky in the Jar guest spot

By Richard Bienstock published 29 October 19

Guitarist claims metal legends stiffed him for his appearance at massive Dublin show

Bring the thunder and lightning with Fender’s new Phil Lynott Precision Bass

By Richard Bienstock published 20 August 19

Limited edition Custom Shop offering recreates the late Thin Lizzy frontman’s 1978 model, mirrored pickguard and all

Watch Metallica Dedicate “Whiskey in the Jar” Performance in Ireland to Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott

By Richard Bienstock published 11 June 19

“We love you Phil,” Hetfield said in tribute to the late singer and bassist.

Listen to "Still Got the Blues (For You)" from Forthcoming Gary Moore Tribute Album

By Richard Bienstock published 7 September 18

Track features former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes, among others.

Megadeth, Slash, Zakk Wylde, Jason Newsted, Vinnie Paul and David Draiman Perform Thin Lizzy's "Cold Sweat"

By Guitar World Staff published 23 June 18

Gary Moore’s Guitars Fetch $190,000 at Auction

By Christopher Scapelliti published 5 July 16

Guitars and amps from the collection of the late Gary Moore sold at auction for a total of about $190,000.