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Phil Collen says today’s bands lack “star power” and argues that “the TikTok and YouTube crowd” are part of the problem
By Matt Owen published
Collen is yet to hear an artist Def Leppard can “pass the baton” to, and is waiting to hear bands of a similar caliber to Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Foo Fighters, Nirvana and The Sex Pistols
Def Leppard share 8 tips on how to create a killer rock anthem
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Leppard guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell on the art of the stadium rock banger. Rule number one: “Respect the melody...”
Vivian Campbell admits he developed his signature vibrato style by accident
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The guitarist didn’t even realize what he was doing until Ronnie James Dio pointed it out
From two-hand-tapped math-pop to arena-primed blues-rock: here are this week's essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
On tap this week are exciting and vital new tunes from Standards, Larkin Poe, Thrice, Malevolence, Foals, Horsegirl, Coheed and Cambria, Everything Everything and more
How John Petrucci revolutionized Phil Collen's guitar rig
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Dream Theater shredder persuaded Def Leppard to go all digital following 2018's G3 tour
Vivian Campbell used the Holy Diver Les Paul to record the new Def Leppard album
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The ex-Dio guitarist found inspiration in his oldest gear when making Diamond Star Halos, but admits he had no idea how to get it into a computer
Def Leppard harness infectious riffs and leads aplenty in punchy new single, Take What You Want
By Matt Owen published
It's the second track to be lifted from the rock icons' upcoming album, Diamond Star Halos, which arrives May 27 via UMe
From funk-leaning shred to blackgaze catharsis: here are this week's essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche, Matt Owen published
Kickstart the weekend with new music from Joe Satriani, Def Leppard, Machine Gun Kelly, James LaBrie, Royal Blood, Arcade Fire and more
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