If you think of being a rock star, chances are you’re either the lead singer or, more often than not, the lead guitarist, swaggering as your fingers conjure magic that makes the room jump. So for ...

Bending with precision: Spiritbox’s Mike Stringer demonstrates how syncopated bends can add rhythmic complexity and character to metal riffs. Mastering 8-string range: A comprehensive guide explores ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The fifth track from Tool’s second studio full-length Ænima sits amongst the progressive metal ...

Well there’s certainly no jokes going down this evening at Brighton’s Hope & Ruin venue on Queens Road, as a couple of quality bands ply their wares! These being Lorelle Meets ...

Rock guitar riffs aren’t just about playing notes—they’re about groove, timing, and knowing when not to play. From Led Zeppelin’s stomp grooves to modern practice platforms, mastering riffs means ...

Recorded with the help of Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme, Nightmare Tripping showcases bassist Tom Doyle’s Earth-shattering ...

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Artists “Pimply-faced boys wearing Iron Maiden shirts would be giving us the middle finger”: How Stone Temple Pilots fought their way to the top Artists “Of course I was intimidated. He’s a genius. He ...

Bluegrass superstar (it's kind of fun to have one of those these days, huh?) Billy Strings posted a photo of himself and some nasty-looking X-rays that came from an ill-advised bit of backstage ...

Billy Strings has broken his leg. The bluegrass singer, guitar virtuoso, and avid skateboarder was attempting a skateboard trick backstage after his show in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday ...

If you’ve followed Strings’ shows, you know the script is that there is no script. Sets are fluid, genre‑bending, and often stretch past the three‑hour mark with a short intermission. Strings balances ...