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From the shred heroics of Joe Satriani to the melodic mastery of George Benson and fascinating phrasing of Yvette Young, we chart 25 game-changing Ibanez guitarists

While it’s easy to think of Ibanez as a company that’s solely at the cutting edge of metal machines for the modern age, they’ve also innovated much further afield, producing timeless acoustics, semi-hollows, and hollowbodies

Guitar World

“I’m just like, ‘Oh my God. This is a compliment and a diss at the same time from Kirk Hammett!’” Tim Henson addresses Kirk Hammett’s mixed response to his ‘boomer bends’ comments

Hammett recently had his own say on the boomer bends controversy, questioning how accessible the Polyphia virtuoso’s style is for casual listeners

Guitar World

“Scoring video games is something I’ve always wanted to do since I played Doom when I was 11”: How a video game about a cult led by a lamb united 5 of today’s greatest metal players in a quest for brutality

Scott LePage, Javier Reyes, Matt Heafy, Sean Long and Josh Baines reflect on sharing a record with elite shredders, how new gear discoveries shaped its direction, and the joys of scoring video games

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“This one is a prototype. We’re getting close to the finish line tho!”: Abasi Concepts set introduce an extended-range nylon-string to its lineup and Tosin Abasi got so excited with it he spilled his coffee

Tosin Abasi teases nylon-string version of the Larada 7-string and promises it is coming soon. Misha Mansoor wants one. We all do

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Cult of the Lamb is releasing an EP where metal legends rework the game's chiptunes, and the first track is a total banger

Death to all but metal.

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Current and former members of Trivium, Killswitch Engage, Animals as Leaders, Polyphia, While She Sleeps and more team up for epic, metalled-up Cult of the Lamb game soundtrack - listen to first single Cult

Breakout indie game Cult of the Lamb is getting a special soundtrack makeover courtesy of some metal heavyweights

Metal Hammer

Scott LePage played an Ibanez Xiphos alongside Steve Vai – now he’s teased a potential signature version of the radical X-type

The Polyphia maestro has shared a clip of him ripping a guitar solo on an axe we’re hoping gets a production run in the near future

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“There’s something about the JCM800 that just feels really good”: Polyphia’s Tim Henson and Scott LePage on why the classic Marshall tube amp has become a mainstay of their backline

No, progressive guitar’s boundary pushers are still using digital amp modellers, but as Henson says, “You just can’t beat the warmth of a tube amp”

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Watch Babymetal play Metal Galaxy standout Brand New Day live with megastar shredders Polyphia

The kawaii metal idols were recently joined by Polyphia’s Tim Henson and Scott LePage at their festival, Fox Fest

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“We were like, ‘What’s the difference between the POD Farm and the Axe-Fx?’ You realize it’s all about whoever is behind it, not the product itself”: Polyphia share their top tips for entering the daunting digital modeler world

Having experienced a lot of “user error” while trying to wrap their heads around amp modelers, Tim Henson and Scott LePage offer some sage advice to fellow amp sim-strugglers

Guitar World

Polyphia’s Scott LePage teases new signature Ibanez Xiphos – a reimagined über-metal classic from the X Series

One minute you're watching a playthrough of Bloodbath, getting twisted knuckles trying to play along, and the next you are checking the Ibanez site for updates, credit card in hand

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“We're gonna ask him, give him a three-minute long session and let him rip”: Tim Henson reveals the surprising collabs Polyphia are eyeing up for their next album

The band have already started looking ahead to their fifth album, which will once again include some big-name stars

Guitar World

“That record is such a wonderful thing for a beginner guitar player. The riffs are cool as hell and they're easy to figure out”: Tim Henson names the album that all aspiring guitarists should learn

The Polyphia virtuoso says learning to play this iconic record by ear had a huge impact on his riff-writing abilities

Guitar World

Three “God-like guitarists” join forces and stadium-conquering rockers channel their inner spy: This week's essential guitar tracks

Must-listen-to tunes from Guns N' Roses, Architects, IDLES, The Libertines, Devon Ross, Ryujin and many more

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“3 God-tier guitarists on one track”: Tim Henson, Scott LePage and Manuel Gardner Fernandes make late plays for solos of the year on fretboard-melting new collab

Featuring members of Polyphia and Unprocessed, Die on the Cross of the Martyr unites three of today's finest progressive virtuosos – and the result is “the ultimate guitar nerd’s wet dream”

Metal Hammer

The 10 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

Bruce Dickinson, P.O.D. and Blind Channel are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

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Newgarden cherishes "very special" trek to Borg-Warner sculpturer's shop

Behrends has been the artist behind the scenes, creating the sterling silver likeness of every victor of ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ since Arie Luyendyk in 1990, which is blazoned upon the famed Borg-Warner Trophy. Newgarden represents the 34th image for Behrends, who has hosted every winner since 2015 for a…

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Fishman Fluence Tim Henson Signature Series and Scott LePage Custom Series review: Innovative pickups that boast an awesome tonal range

The Polyphia guitarists' signature pickups take the Fishman Fluence multi-voice concept to a new level

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“The boys are back in town, baby”: Watch Polyphia pay tribute to Thin Lizzy – and their home state – during sublime pro-shot Texas performance

Live shows do not get better than this newly posted 65-minute Polyphia concert – an epic display of the band's onstage virtuosity and mind-melting technical skills

Guitar World

“I am fascinated by their talent, technique and creativity”: Steve Vai taps this generation's most innovative players for Vai Academy 7.0

Tim Henson, Yvette Young, Ichika Nito and Mateus Asato will all feature at the event, which puts the spotlight on guitarists defining the future of the instrument

Guitar World

Wait, Polyphia are using Marshall amps now?

Digital modeling enthusiasts Tim Henson and Scott LePage have been spotted with JCM800s – but is everything as it seems?

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Polyphia’s Tim Henson offered Tosin Abasi $1,000 to teach him thump guitar

In a quest for self-improvement, Henson reached out to Abasi for lessons on the Animals As Leaders guitarist’s groundbreaking percussive thumping technique

Guitar World

We’re living in a new golden age for guitar pickups – here’s why

From multi-voice options to Bluetooth switching and a stream of signature sets – after decades of stagnant development, there has been a boom in pickup innovations

Guitar World

Fishman debuts signature Fluence pickup sets for Polyphia’s Tim Henson and Scott LePage – complete with an onboard nylon-string substitute setting

The Polyphia boys land the big Fishman, with each pickup featuring three voices, including the ridiculously tantalizing “nylon-string surrogate” mode on Henson’s neck humbucker

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