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Mikey Demus

“Every rock band is trying to write their own Seven Nation Army riff... It’s nice when you write something powerful that even a beginner could learn”: Simplicity is the key to a good guitar anthem – just ask Skindred’s Mikey Demus

By Amit Sharma published

The enterprising guitarist discusses his love of UK guitar brands, pedalboard epiphanies, and how he ended up forming a pedal company with the “best pedal designer” in Britain

Mikey Demus of Welsh reggae metal band Skindred performs live at Alcatraz.

Mikey Demus: “For me, it's not about lead prowess – I just value something being memorable. If you can play something that moves someone, that's the ticket”

By Cait Devin published

The Skindred guitarist on the evolution of his signature Manson model, what sets his pedal company Redbeard Effects apart, the pros and cons of being a leftie and why drop D was a “total game changer”

Redbeard Effects Red Mist

Redbeard Effects launches with Red Mist MKIV overdrive

By Richard Bienstock published

New company headed up by Skindred guitarist Mikey Demus promises to “push the envelope of what a pedal can do”

Kill the Power: Five Questions with Skindred Guitarist Mikey Demus

By Dave Reffett published