Rock Sound
WE GO AGAIN
TRAVIE LIFTS THE LID ON HIS PAST FEW YEARS, AND TELLS SOME TRUTHS ON HIS LONG-AWAITED NEW ALBUM, 'NEVER SLEPT BETTER'.
4 min |
August 2022
Rock Sound
COMING CLEAN
DEAF HAVANA HAD MORE UPS AND DOWNS DURING THE PANDEMIC THAN MOST BANDS HAVE IN AN ENTIRE CAREER. HERE'S HOW JAMES AND MATTHEW VECK-GILODI SET OFF ON A PATH TO SOMETHING BRIGHTER.
4 min |
August 2022
Rock Sound
A PROMISE KEPT
AFTER FIVE YEARS OF HEARTBREAK, UNCERTAINTY AND RESILIENCE, WE CAME AS ROMANS ARE READY TO TELL THEIR STORY. THIS IS HOW THEY OVERCAME TRAGEDY TO CREATE THEIR MOST VITAL, EMOTIONAL AND STUNNING ALBUM TO DATE.
10+ min |
August 2022
Guitar Techniques
PLAY LIKE… GEORGE HARRISON
John Wheatcroft discovers that, when it comes to guitar, the so-called quiet Beatle had plenty to say, as he explores George’s varied styles with four full-length pieces for you to learn and enjoy.
3 min |
September 2022
Guitar Techniques
IMPROVE YOUR STRUMMING!
RGT’s Simon Barnard kicks off a brand new series designed to improve a variety of guitar techniques. This issue; strumming.
2 min |
September 2022
Guitar Techniques
TRADITIONAL CATALAN Farewell Lad
While Declan takes a short break Bridget Mermikides returns to arrange, transcribe and perform this delightful Catalan folk song for solo classical guitar.
2 min |
September 2022
Guitar Techniques
JOE BONAMASSA
This month David Gerrish takes over from Phil Short while he's away, and delves deep into the style of modern blues titan, Joe Bonamassa.
3 min |
September 2022
Guitar Techniques
SLASH
Martin Cooper checks out the melodic lead style of rock legend Slash, as heard in his post Guns N’ Roses project Slash’s Snakepit.
2 min |
September 2022
Guitar Techniques
GUTHRIE GOVAN
Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month: Hans Zimmer’s guitarist and The Aristocrats’ virtuoso, Guthrie Govan.
10+ min |
September 2022
Guitar Techniques
KRIS BARRAS Four Lead Licks
In this special one-off video feature Andy Saphir transcribes four licks from Devon’s explosive blues-rock powerhouse and live performer extraordinaire, Kris Barras.
2 min |
September 2022
Guitar Techniques
ERIC JOHNSON
Stuart Ryan unveils the acoustic style of the legendary Texan guitarist Eric Johnson, but in his lesser-known role as a fine fingerpicker.
2 min |
September 2022
Guitar Techniques
THE CROSSROADS Eric Gales Pentatonic Sequences
For this month’s Crossroads, John Wheatcroft explores the style of Eric Gales and discovers how melodic sequencing can enhance your phrasing and expand your soloing vocabulary.
4 min |
September 2022
Guitar Techniques
NICK JOHNSTON Video Masterclass
In this exclusive feature, we welcome back Canadian virtuoso Nick Johnston. Nick treats us to a plethora of flowing rock phrases, all of which are played over Jason Sidwell’s specially written track, A Joy Fulfilled. Jon Bishop is your guide.
10 min |
September 2022
Guitar Player
GOING BIG
Josh Smith's band grows a larger horn section. The result is his big-band extravaganza Bird of Passage.
6 min |
September 2022
Guitar Player
MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS
Joe Ely shares highlights from his rockabilly career and recalls his former Lubbock, Texas, neighbor: Buddy Holly.
8 min |
September 2022
Guitar Player
SOME KIND OF MONSTER
Kirk Hammett set out to write background music. Instead, he created the four horror movie-themed guitar instrumentals that his debut solo effort, Portals.
6 min |
September 2022
Guitar Player
LIVING ON THE EDGE
WRITTEN AND RECORDED PIECEMEAL ON DAYS OFF BETWEEN GIGS, CLOSE TO THE EDGE COALESCED INTO A PROG-ROCK MASTERPIECE. ON THE ALBUM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY, STEVE HOWE REVEALS HOW YES CREATED THEIR GREATEST TRIUMPH.
10+ min |
September 2022
Guitar Player
AND THEN THERE WERE THREE
Following a 13-year hiatus, Porcupine Tree regroup with one less member and a broader musical palette. Steven Wilson explains why this is a new beginning for the progressive-rock group or maybe the end of the road.
9 min |
September 2022
Guitar Player
The LAST of the SINGING COWBOYS
He tutored under Woody Guthrie and influenced a young Bob Dylan. Now 90, folk legend Ramblin' Jack Elliott reflects on his role in the postwar folk revival and a life spent making music.
9 min |
September 2022
Guitar Player
KING of the ROW
With more than 700 albums to his credit - including his Dean DeLeo project, Trip the Witch Nashville session ace Tom Bukovac is one of the world's busiest guitarists. Here he shares the guitars behind Music Row's biggest records.
10+ min |
September 2022
Guitar Player
PHIL JONES BASS
Nanobass X4 digital amp
4 min |
September 2022
Guitar Player
Let It Rub
Trey Anastasio on using "rubs" to open up standard tuning.
2 min |
September 2022
Guitar Player
How I Wrote..."Close My Eyes Forever"
Lita Ford looks back at her badass signature 1989 power ballad.
3 min |
September 2022
Guitarist
EVOLUTION OF THE STRATOCASTER
It's often said that Leo Fender got it right the first time - but, actually, he got most of it right the first time and then figured out the rest as he went along. Join us as we examine how the Stratocaster evolved throughout the pre-CBS era
8 min |
Summer 2022
Guitarist
Light Fantastic
Blackstar claims its latest release is "the lightest 50-watt all-valve combo in the world". Is this really the future for valve amplification? Time to plug in
7 min |
Summer 2022
Guitarist
Tones Behind The Tracks
Al Di Meola on how a legendary live session with Paco de Lucía and John McLaughlin came to light after 40 years...
6 min |
Summer 2022
Guitarist
All Aboard
While Guild's Newark St Collection features numerous repros of past models, the latest bolt-on Surfliner is an all-new creation. What's going on?
6 min |
Summer 2022
Guitarist
A Taste Of Honey
Andy Powers discusses the character, clarity and ‘chatoyance’ of koa, the world-class tonewood of the Taylor 724ce
5 min |
Summer 2022
Guitarist
Silent Service
Vox's noise-cancelling headphones have acoustic tricks up their sleeve for guitarists who want to shut it all out during practice
2 min |
Summer 2022
Guitarist
ROBERT FRIPP
WITH A 32-DISC BOXSET OF HIS SOLO WORK DURING THE LATE 1970s ALREADY RELEASED INTO THE WILD AND A GUITAR BOOK COMING OUT IN EARLY AUTUMN, ROBERT SITS DOWN WITH US AT FRIPP HQ IN THE MIDDLE ENGLAND COUNTRYSIDE TO TALK ALL THINGS KING CRIMSON, AS WE TAKE AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE INSTRUMENTS THAT HAVE GIVEN VOICE TO SOME OF PROG-ROCK'S FINEST MOMENTS
10+ min |