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‘Hammer-ons from nowhere’ can blow your guitar playing wide open – and help you craft silky smooth, effortlessly fast and highly impressive solos

This Greg Howe and Joe Satriani-favored technique will whip your hammer-ons, pull-offs, tapping, and muting into shape

Guitar World · May 6, 2024

“I've put it through every nightmare scenario it could have been exposed to, and it's been faultless”: ThorpyFX’s Electric Lightning is a tube-driven overdrive/boost pedal built in collaboration with Chris Buck

The Cardinal Black guitarist's signature dual pedal offers amp-like sweetness and “faultless” ruggedness

Guitar World · May 6, 2024

“They probably only made two or three of them, but there’s a signature Burns Chris Stein Scorpion out there somewhere”: Ahead of a new Blondie album, Chris Stein talks folk and jazz influences, fighting with early effects, and his MIDI future

The co-founder of one the most beloved bands of the '70s and '80s recalls taking advantage of the time when they could go crazy in the studio, the one guitar he wishes he’d never sold, and another that you’ll recognize if you own it

Guitar World · May 6, 2024

Dua Lipa is Having a Crazy 72 Hours: From Hosting SNL to the Met Gala Red Carpet

You'd think her 'Saturday Night Live' duties would be enough to wear her out, but Lipa has more in store for New York City.

Fashion Times · May 6, 2024

Billy Porter Shines At Rolling Stone Rising Star Award Ceremony

Billy Porter shines at Rolling Stone Rising Star Award ceremony, showcasing his talent, style, and influence in the music industry.

Top News · May 6, 2024

“Keyboards started coming up a lot more, and so there was a little more of a fight for space with the guitar”: Alex Lifeson looks back on the difficult creation of Rush’s 1984 classic, Grace Under Pressure

Recorded during a brutal winter, Grace Under Pressure did not come easy, but all things considered, Lifeson can look back on it as a triumph. Rush had moved on, and that was the goal...

Guitar World · May 6, 2024

Every Tesseract album ranked from worst to best

You can’t go wrong with the UK prog metal maestros, but which album is the best of the best?

Metal Hammer · May 6, 2024

“If you want to bench press 200lbs, you start at 80... You should concentrate on performing with articulation at whatever speed it is”: Kerry King on how to master thrash metal speed riffing

In a new interview with Total Guitar, the Slayer axeman demystifies his approach to light-speed riffing, and reveals what he loves about AC/DC

Guitar World · May 6, 2024

What would it sound like if Black Sabbath recorded Dolly Parton’s Jolene? This Youtuber answers the question you never asked

Youtuber Moonic Productions has given country legend Dolly Parton the ’70s metal treatment

Metal Hammer · May 6, 2024

Listen to the only non-Metallica song that Lars Ulrich has ever recorded drums for

In 1993, Metallica’s drummer manned the kit for another band in the recording studio. He’d never done it before, and he hasn’t repeated it since.

Metal Hammer · May 6, 2024