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Ace Frehley is practicing more than ever as he keeps his demons behind him and returns to arenas
By Andrew Daly published
The Spaceman on his most recent solo album – which won’t be his last – his self-designed $200,000 studio, the state of play with his former Kiss colleagues, and his family connection to an object on the Moon

Steven Wilson on why guitarists need to switch up their tones to prevent their solos sounding stale
By Janelle Borg published
Alongside guitarist Randy McStine, the musical polymath took a tone-first approach to composing – and playing – solos on his new album, The Overview

Norman Harris almost sold John Fogerty back his iconic ACME Rickenbacker – years before he was eventually reunited with it
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Fogerty played the Rickenbacker 325 at Woodstock and on nearly every Creedence Clearwater Revival classic, but didn't want to pay for it

Zakk Wylde is hoping for more Ozzy Osbourne shows – but he’s got his hands full with new Pantera music and upcoming Wylde Audio gear
By Andrew Daly published
The Black Label Society leader is shaping up for the Prince of Darkness’ final show, and his Wylde Audio amps and plugins are finally taking shape

Vicki Peterson on the invaluable lessons she learned with The Bangles – and how she stopped worrying about her guitar playing
By Janelle Borg published
The Bangles' guitarist and co-founder shares nuggets of wisdom on how to avoid overthinking your guitar playing in a live setting

Spiro shares the secrets behind his speed picking technique that will help you play faster
By Phil Weller published
“Shred’s next great hope” has offered an insight into the concept behind his jaw-dropping right-hand technique

“He's made of different stuff”: Snow Patrol guitarist performs live with two broken hands
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Frontman Gary Lightbody says guitarist Johnny McDaid couldn’t move his fingers at soundcheck, but still made the gig

Former Chappell Roan guitarist Eliza Petrosyan on how to survive as a guitarist for hire
By Andrew Daly published
The session guitarist reveals what it was like to work with a rapidly-rising star, the approach she takes to developing her skills, and the stripped-down setup she’d use with her beloved Harmony Comet if she had to
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