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Kirk Hammett: “I was pretty active during Covid, writing a ton of different types of music. I wrote Metallica music, Portals music – all different types of music”

By Ellie Rogers published 2 July 22

The Metallica guitarist on his horror-inspired instrumental solo EP, Portals, the evergreen joy of musical discovery, and why the omens look good for a new album from metal’s biggest band

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (left) and Jimi Hendrix

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter gave Jimi Hendrix his first Fender Stratocaster

By Jackson Maxwell published 1 July 22

The Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitar icon says that he was the mysterious source of young Jimmy James' first Strat, and was docked two weeks’ pay for the exchange

Erja Lyytinen performs on stage at The Blues in Hell Festival on September 03, 2021 in Stjordal, Norway

From psychedelic wah odysseys to oceanic soundscapes: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Jackson Maxwell published 1 July 22

Start the month off right with an eclectic and exciting collection of songs from Erja Lyytinen, Sonic Flower, Julian Lage, Dayglow, Bleeding Through, Bad Wolves, Cave In, Buñuel and more

You can already save hundreds this Independence Day with Guitar Center's early 4th of July sale

By James Farmer published 1 July 22

There's amazing deals to be had on guitars, amps, effects and more with up to 35% off deals in every department

Eddie Munson shreds in the trailer for the fourth season of the popular Netflix show, Stranger Things

Revealed: What Stranger Things’ metal hero Eddie Munson was really jamming on his BC Rich Warlock

By Jonathan Horsley published 1 July 22

Stranger Things Season Four Vol. 2 has dropped, and we told you all along that Munson's six-string heroics were taken from a mid '80s metal classic. Very mild spoilers ahead...

CopperSound’s Strategy V2 is the two-channel preamp and overdrive pedal with a monster 30dB of boost and audiophile build

By Matt Parker published 1 July 22

Strat super-fans will love the enclosure design, but electric guitarists of all stripes will find a pedal like this useful, be it as a drive, boost, or always-on tone sweetener

Jack White says his James Bond theme is “one of the most divisive things” he has ever worked on

By Sam Roche published 1 July 22

Another Way to Die from 2008 Bond flick Quantum of Solace continues to receive mixed reviews to this day

What is the greatest song Muse have ever recorded?

By Total Guitar editors published 1 July 22

Is it Plug In Baby? Supermassive Black Hole? Or even the new banger Will Of The People? You decide!

Thom Yorke performing The Same with The Smile on his Starfire II bass

Those needing a Radiohead-grade anxiety fix will love this performance from Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood’s The Smile

By Matt Parker published 1 July 22

The Smile post Primavera footage with Yorke rocking a Guild Starfire II bass, Greenwood on piano, atmosphere off the charts. Sure it's anxious, but in a good way...

Best cheap electric guitars under $500 2022: 12 epic electrics for smaller budgets

By Amit Sharma published 1 July 22

These budget electric guitars offer fantastic tone and great playability, all within a more wallet-friendly price range

Carl Barât reunited with prized Gibson Melody Maker as stolen guitars recovered

By Sam Roche published 1 July 22

The Libertines guitarist thanks his “net detective friends” for helping him find the six-strings

Watch Metallica play Kill ‘Em All deep cut Metal Militia for the first time since 2016

By Jonathan Horsley published 1 July 22

Pro-shoot footage captures James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett tear through the headbanger’s favorite live from Pinkpop 2022

Gary Cherone says Extreme’s new album has some of Nuno Bettencourt's best-ever lead work: “His solos blow me away”

By Sam Roche published 1 July 22

In a new interview with Eddie Trunk, the former Van Halen frontman also recalls rekindling his friendship with Eddie Van Halen prior to the guitar legend's death

The Greatest Guitar Albums Of All Time: Inside the new issue of Total Guitar

By Total Guitar editors published 1 July 22

Also in issue 360! Interviews: Jimmy Page, Matt Tuck, Samantha Fish, Mark Tremonti, Joe Satriani, Jake Kiszka and more! Reviews: Epiphone Jerry Cantrell signature Les Paul Custom Wino & Prophecy, Boss RE-2 Space Echo, Positive Grid Spark Mini amp, TC Electronic SCF Gold stereo chorus/flanger pedal. Learn songs by Thin Lizzy, Foals and Post Malone!

Pink Floyd perform at Pavillon de Paris, France on February 22, 1977

Pink Floyd announce release of long-delayed Animals remaster

By Jackson Maxwell published 30 June 22

The remix of the band's 1977 best-seller had been held back over disputes between Roger Waters and David Gilmour regarding its liner notes

Metallica cover Ozzy, Deep Purple, The Beatles and Rare Earth on live acoustic EP

By Sam Roche published 30 June 22

The performance was recorded during the band's set at the MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert in LA in 2014

Fender Japan unveils eye-catching Blue Paisley and Blue Flower Acoustasonic Telecasters

By Matt Owen published 30 June 22

Fender's game-changing hybrid acoustic-electric design gets a psychedelic makeover

Hear Megadeth, Metallica and Iron Maiden hits like never before in major key Happy Metal YouTube experiment

By Matt Owen published 30 June 22

Traverse the musical multiverse courtesy of shredders Ben Bouissieres and Andy Xiong, and discover what classic metal anthems sound like when transposed to a major key

Native Instruments adds Strat vibes to its Session Guitarist virtual guitar library with the all-new Electric Mint

By Sam Roche published 30 June 22

Based on a US-built 1960 solidbody electric guitar, Electric Mint is loaded with 222 loop patterns, amp and speaker cab emulations, and there is even a whammy bar

Gene Simmons says Ace Frehley lacks “physical stamina” to play a full Kiss show on the End of the Road tour

By Jonathan Horsley published 30 June 22

The God of Thunder maintains the door is open for Frehley to play encores, but claims Ace wanted to replace Tommy Thayer full-time as a condition for his return

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