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Mike Rutherford reveals his secret studio sessions with Eddie Van Halen – and sheds light on their unreleased songs
By Janelle Borg published
Van Halen had just come across Rutherford's second solo album when he called the Genesis co-founder to collaborate
When rhythm guitar hero Andy Fairweather Low was recruited by a Beatle to play slide – even though he’d never played slide before
By Matt Owen published
Harrison and Fairweather Low had a mutual love for Ry Cooder’s slide guitar playing, and the Beatle convinced the Eric Clapton rhythm guitarist to develop his own slide chops for a Japanese tour
Derek Trucks recalls playing with the greats from an early age
By Phil Weller published
Sharing the stage with his heroes taught Trucks a wealth of valuable lessons – and also showed him the difference between mediocre players and the greats
Dweezil Zappa shares the surprising beginner guitar lessons he learned from Eddie Van Halen
By Matt Owen published
Zappa first met Van Halen when he was just 12 years old, and it wasn’t long before he was receiving lessons from the guitar god – on his legendary Frankenstein
Introducing the PickTwist – a new 3D pick that will make you a better player
By Phil Weller published
The pick’s ergonomic and self-centering design is the result of two years of rigorous prototype testing
Steve Vai gives his seal of approval to the viral Hungarian high-schooler who nailed For The Love of God at his school prom
By Matt Owen published
Laci’s flawless performance of the gruelling fretboard workout has attracted the attention of the man who composed it
Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have formed a new band together – and will release new music ahead of upcoming tour dates
By Matt Owen published
The two virtuosos hit the road next summer for a string of European dates – and a new original track is set to land shortly before
Can’t figure out why your improvised solos don’t feel right? Here’s how to fix them
By Justin Sandercoe published
It's not uncommon for competent players to become unmoored from rhythmic reality when vamping in a solo, but it's crucial to keep the beat at all times, and there are some practical ways you can do that
Body Count rip through their Comfortably Numb reimagining on the Tonight Show, as Ernie C does his best David Gilmour
By Jackson Maxwell published
In an interview with host Jimmy Fallon, Ice-T recalled getting the approval (and assist) for the modern-minded reworking from Gilmour – while also getting the go-ahead from Roger Waters
Kiki Wong on how playing with Smashing Pumpkins has made her a better guitar player
By Phil Weller published
From bedroom riffing with a Line 6 Spider to playing through tube amps in stadiums, Wong says her time in the band has opened her eyes to a whole new world of tone
Bonnie Raitt on why pushing beyond the blues was key to her success – that, and making her guitar “sound like bacon smells”
By Janelle Borg published
Praised by the likes of B.B. King and Sheryl Crow, Raitt’s guitar playing continues to influence – and transcend – genres and generations
Hungarian high schooler goes viral with flawless performance of For The Love of God at his prom
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist was in full control of his Music Man Cutlass as he ripped through the gruelling fretboard workout
Joe Satriani pays tribute to his long-time guitar tech with new video
By Phil Weller published
Mike Manning was Satriani’s tech for over 30 years, and helped him both on the road and in the studio with his “flawless” work and “sunny personality”
When Richie Kotzen learned a Hendrix classic wrong, his mom called him out
By Matt Parker published
The guitar virtuoso says he had to face down criticism at the very outset of his playing career – albeit from his own mother
Matteo Mancuso on why nobody in the contemporary guitar scene can afford a bad gig
By Janelle Borg published
Mancuso is one of this year's breakout stars – but with a brighter spotlight comes the added online (and offline) pressure to be consistent without fail
One of John Mayer’s favorite contemporary guitarists has lent his virtuosic skills to Beyoncé, Mac Miller and Ariana Grande
By Janelle Borg published
The guitarist in question was playing a show in Los Angeles, when he spotted Mayer admiring his guitar work from afar
David Gilmour explains the origins of his lauded ‘feel’ playing technique
By Janelle Borg published
In a new interview with Rick Beato, the Pink Floyd legend discusses the “David Gilmour effect” and picks apart his playing style, which has captured the hearts and minds of generations of guitarists
Zachary Ezrin showcases his wild whammy technique on Eye of Mars – and a Gibson with the Midas touch
By Phil Weller published
The experimental band’s forthcoming album, Goldstar, puts Ezrin’s oddball blend of influences and techniques center stage