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For what would become his fifth solo album, Ocasek reached out to Smashing Pumpkins mastermind Billy Corgan, and came away impressed by his arranging talents and technical abilities

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

Timeless, iconic, yet also indisputably a product of the era in which it was designed, the Stratocaster was shaped in huge part by a few oft-overlooked players – one of whom suggested the whammy bar so he could get more money as a session guitarist

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

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

What’s rarer than a Burst, rarer than a korina Flying V, and even rarer than a korina Explorer? A vintage guitar that Kirk Hammett believes is second only to Greeny when it comes to the best-sounding instruments in his arsenal…

Spiritbox guitarist Mike Stringer dispels the illusion of the band’s “overnight success”, detailing their 12-year struggle just to pay rent – and why James Hetfield and John Mayer are both guitar GOATs in his eyes

After 25 years, the metal heroes are without a lead guitarist. In his first interview since the split, Kelliher reveals what went down – and what he’s looking for from a new six-string partner in crime

It’s impossible not to notice Thundercat onstage, especially when sporting a custom-made double-neck bass

Ever humble, the late guitar legend told GW in a 1982 interview that he felt many of his contributions to the album “lack feeling”