Angus Young on life in one of the world's biggest rock bands: an in-depth interview with the AC/DC icon By Paul Elliott "It’s a little bit late for us to do ballads. Rock is what we do best"
Shaun Morgan: "Grunge guitarists are really good players, but they put aside finesse for the sake of emotion" By Amit Sharma The Seether frontman on rock music's place in South Africa, why he switched from Schecter to Ernie Ball Music Man and new album, Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
What makes a great metal guitar? By Jonathan Horsley High-output humbuckers, a speedy neck and a headstock that wouldn’t make it past airport security? Here’s what to look for in a metal guitar
The Lemon Twigs: "We have nothing against recording digital - but rock music probably shouldn't be done that way" By Matt Parker The Long Island D'Addario brothers on their individual writing styles, suffering from gear acquisition syndrome and masterful new album, Songs For The General Public
4 signs your guitar strings need replacing By Amit Sharma ...plus 5 ways to extend the life of your strings, and why boiling them should only be a last resort
Orville Peck: "I learned to play guitar without the high E string - I didn’t know how to change it when it broke!" By Jacob Uitti The man behind the mask on his musical roots, the future of country music and his new six-track EP, Show Pony
Phil X: "Livin’ on a Prayer is one of best rock songs ever. I still get goosebumps after playing it hundreds of times!" By James Wood The Bon Jovi man discusses touring with one of the world's biggest rock bands, his recent Gibson endorsement and The Drills' new single, Right on the Money
10 best guitar audio interfaces 2021: an essential tool for recording your guitar at home By Chris Schwarten These are the best audio interfaces for taking your guitar recordings to the next level, regardless of your budget or experience
The Smiths’ How Soon Is Now? guitar secrets: producer John Porter reveals the exhaustive tonal sculpting behind the alt-rock anthem By Matt Parker The man behind the console goes deep on the creation of one of Johnny Marr and co's most enduring hits
Best bass amps 2021: 10 high-quality low-end amplification options for bassists By Jonathan Horsley Give yourself the gift of thunder with the best bass guitar amps money can buy – featuring Trace Elliot, Hartke, Ampeg and more
Former White House official Don McGahn: "I know how tough the life of a musician is - I respect them for what they do" By Clifford Hall So, exactly how did the ex-Chief Counsel to the White House wind up performing Ain't Talkin’ ‘Bout Love with Winger last year?
Why The Byrds' Roger McGuinn is one of rock's greatest guitar heroes By Alan di Perna In general, Roger McGuinn has gotten more love from the rock critic fraternity than from the guitar community. Maybe it’s time to turn that perception around
9 best patch cables 2021: tidy up your ‘board with the best patch leads By Alex Lynham Need to organize a messy pedalboard? Patch cables are a simple and creative cable solution for your guitar pedals
Joey Zampella: "Music has lost a lot of mystery now with YouTube and the internet. The value of music has to return - or else there’ll be no music business" By Mark McStea The Life Of Agony guitarist talks melodic solos, his unusual approach to recording and the band's latest album, The Sound of Scars
Konvent's Sara Nørregaard: "I like to keep everything raw; having too many effects detracts from the power" By Mark McStea From doom metal to Squier Jagmasters to realizing dreams, the guitarist unpacks the Konvent story so far...
Stu Mackenzie: "King Gizzard was made to be loose... we didn't have a rehearsal for years!" By Stan Bull The King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard mastermind on the band's laidback approach to jamming, recording in shipping containers and his newfound love for the Gibson Explorer...
Phil Demmel on the joys of "four dudes jamming covers" in BPMD By Gregory Adams “I was a '70s kid, so these are all bands I loved and [that] really got me into heavy music," the former Machine Head guitarist says
The secrets behind Geordie Walker's guitar tone on Killing Joke's Eighties By Chris Gill The Killing Joke guitarist found his sound in a Gibson ES-295 and an ear for lush yet haunting tone
Black Veil Brides: "We really hated the lead tones on that first album - it was exciting to go back and re-record it all" By Amit Sharma Jake Pitts and Jinxx wax lyrical on technique, classical influences and completely re-recording the band's debut album, Re-Stitch These Wounds
Best 8-string guitars 2021: embrace the low-end with our djent-friendly electric guitars for all budgets By Jonathan Horsley The 8-string guitar opens up a world of musical possibilities – these are the best from Schecter, Ibanez, Jackson and more
