Latest articles by Christopher Scapelliti
Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, Jeff Beck and More: 10 Surprising Guitarist Guest-Star Spots
Everyone knows about Eric Clapton’s performance on the Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”
Brian May: ‘Wayne’s World’ “Bohemian Rhapsody” Scene Hit Close to Home
Despite four decades of performing and hearing the song, guitarist Brian May still enjoys what is undoubtedly his biggest hit. “I’m not sick of it,” he tells the BBC.
Nita Strauss Shares Her Top Tip for Better Guitar Playing
Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss recently shared her number-one playing tip in a video for UltimateGuitarTV.
Watch Chris Cornell and His Daughter Sing “Redemption Song”
While performing at New York’s Beacon Theatre in 2015, Chris Cornell invited his then-11-year-old daughter Toni to join him onstage for a duet on the Bob Marley classic “Redemption Song.”
New Strings vs. Seven-Year-Old Strings. What’s the Difference?
How big a difference is there in the tone of a new set of strings and one that’s been on a guitar for the past seven years?
Forget About Down Tuning. Does Up Tuning Sound Heavy?
Guitarists like to tune down to make their metal riffs sound heavier.But what happens to a metal riff when you tune up? Does it end up sounding wimpy?
Dave Grohl: "My Most Embarrassing Onstage Moment"
Foo Fighters guitarist and frontman Dave Grohl recently joined his mother to promote her new book, From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars.
Chris Cornell Performs “Black Hole Sun” on ‘CBS This Morning’
Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell appeared on CBS This Morning on April 22 and played three songs, including the Soundgarden hit “Black Hole Sun.”
Kirk Hammett: “Jimmy Page Told Me to Buy Peter Green’s Les Paul”
In a recent interview with Guitarist, Hammett reveals how he came to own Greeny, the 1959 Les Paul made famous by Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green.
Watch Robert Trujillo's 12-Year-Old Son Tye Play Bass with Korn
As we reported here last week, Tye Trujillo, the 12-year-old son of Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, is filling in for Korn bassist Fieldy during that band’s South American run.
Five Guitar Things You Might Not Have Noticed in Metallica Songs
You may know Metallica’s catalog like the back of your picking hand, but let’s face it: The band has released 10 studio albums containing 115 original songs.
How Kids React to Hearing AC/DC for the First Time
Fine Brothers Entertainment, makers of the popular “Kids React” videos, are back with a new clip showing how youngsters respond to hearing AC/DC for the first time.
Ritchie Blackmore Shreds “Difficult to Cure” Live in 1985
Deep Purple’s official YouTube channel has just uploaded classic footage of the group performing “Difficult to Cure,” the title track from their 1981 album.
Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Others Pay Tribute to Allan Holdsworth
What does it take to become a guitar hero to guitar heroes? Take a listen to Allan Holdsworth and you’ll get an idea.
“These Bands Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame”—Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament
Most rock fans have a band or two that they think deserves induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Five Riffs You Should Never Play at a Guitar Store—And How to Play Them
Undoubtedly, you’ve walked into your local guitar store to check out some axes, pulled a guitar off the wall, plugged it in and began wailing with a selection of your favorite riffs.
Brian May: “The Guitar Isn’t the Most Important Thing”
Brian May has some surprising things to say about the guitar in a new interview with Music Radar.
James Hetfield: No Interest in Lady Gaga Collaboration Despite Lars Ulrich's Comments
Lars Ulrich called Lady Gaga “the quintessential perfect fifth member” of Metallica following the group’s collaboration with her at the Grammy Awards on February 12, 2017.
