Latest articles by Nick Bowcott
Zakk Wylde: “It’s not just about Dime’s chops – it’s about what he created. That’s his legacy – and it’s way, way bigger than just being a great lead player”
Just how to do you replicate the hyper-aggression of Dimebag's guitar? Well, as Zakk Wylde explains, you need a noise gate, you need to let things rip, and you might need some magic, too
A complete rundown of the guitar gear Zakk Wylde has been using with Pantera
Stephen Murillo, Zakk Wylde’s guitar tech for the past decade, pulls back the curtain to reveal the guitars, amps and pedals Wylde uses to pay tribute to Dimebag Darrell onstage
“You can see Zakk’s deep love and respect for Dimebag – that’s the reason I’m there, too”: Dime’s tech Grady Champion talks getting back on the road with Pantera
Dimebag Darrell’s guitar tech and friend on how he put together Zakk Wylde’s rig for the most high-profile metal tour of 2023 – and why “people have to understand it’s a tribute, it’s a celebration”
When Zakk Wylde needed a hand with Dimebag Darrell’s guitar parts, where did he turn? To Ola Englund’s YouTube channel, of course
The YouTuber and Solar Guitars head honcho reveals what he thinks of the Pantera reunion: “You can be a gatekeeper, but we also need to keep the legacy of Pantera alive”
Zakk Wylde used a Guitar World buyer’s guide to help him assemble his Pantera rig
The Black Label Society titan stumbled on Guitar World's advice while searching for the one pedal he needed to harness Dimebag Darrell's sound – and said “he wouldn't be able to get through the Pantera show” without it
Watch Dimebag Darrell's Destructional Home Video – a lost private guitar lesson from 2003
The Pantera legend offered an intimate look at his riff and solo secrets in this heavy and often hilarious lesson
Producer Max Norman recalls recording Randy Rhoads’ remarkable solos: “You could see it in his face... he was steeling himself, getting ready to pounce”
The renowned producer behind Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman reflects on capturing Rhoads’ leads
Rudy Sarzo on the rising star of Randy Rhoads: “The first time I saw Quiet Riot... I thought to myself, ‘That’s a rock star in the making right there’
The legendary rock bassist discusses the evolution of his friend and sparring partner
What was actually on Randy Rhoads’ “chip pan” pedalboard?
Plus how Budgie guitarist “Big” John Thomas and Randy Rhoads attempted an ill-fated repair on the ‘board, only to reveal a deeper mystery behind the late Ozzy guitarist's tone
George Lynch recalls the time he subbed for Randy Rhoads
Mr. Scary tells us how he came to take on – and lose – Randy Rhoads’ teaching sessions at Musonia, and how it made him a better guitar player along the way
The legend and legacy of Randy Rhoads’ iconic Jackson Concorde
The guitar icon‘s influence doesn't end with his playing. He also sparked the birth of Jackson, and helped set the template for metal guitars for decades to come
Zakk Wylde remembers tackling Randy Rhoads’ guitar parts for the first time
The BLS shredder-in-chief recalls his earliest days with Ozzy, when he cut his teeth playing a prison and chose a guitar with a high-risk finish for the job he was about to undertake
Dave Mustaine, Kirk Hammett and an all-star panel explain why Randy Rhoads was one of the greatest guitar players of all time
Forty years on from his death, guitar luminaries remember Randy Rhoads, a player Zakk Wylde believes should be held in the same esteem as Bach or Mozart
Randy Rhoads’ greatest guitar solos
We asked you and a string of guitar superstars such as Zakk Wylde, Kirk Hammett and Dave Mustaine to pick Randy's finest lead guitar moments, and the results are in...
Zakk Wylde reveals 15 in-depth playing tips that will take your playing from basic to brewtal
The living legend joins Guitar World for an exclusive interview and lesson to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Black Label Society
From the Archive: Dimebag Darrell Discusses Pantera's 1996 Album, 'The Great Southern Trendkill'
From the Archive: Pantera's Dimebag Darrell Discusses Opening for Black Sabbath and His Signature Randall Amps
