Rock Sound
Through Hell and High Water
At the beginning of 2020, it looked like Lorna Shore were dead in the water. Now, they are one of the most exciting metal bands on the planet. In their debut cover feature, they chart their incredible journey, and look towards a year like no other...
10+ min |
February 2022
Rock Sound
ANY QUESTION ANSWERED WILLIAM RYAN KEY
WRK TALKS THROUGH HIS EARLY YEARS IN MUSIC, ALL THE WAY THROUGH YELLOWCARD TO HIS NEW SOLO OFFERING.
10+ min |
February 2022
Rock Sound
BUCKET LIST FFIN COLLEY DELAIRE THE LIAR
FFIN CHARTS THE MILESTONES HE'D LIKE TO REACH ACROSS HIS CAREER.
2 min |
February 2022
Rock Sound
Sharpen Your Teeth
In their new member, ex-pagan vocalist Nikki Brumen, Blood Command look set to reach another level. Here, Nikki and guitarist Yngve Andersen walk us through it all, and look towards the future.
6 min |
February 2022
Rock Sound
Nightlife
A brilliant new band taking control of their own future.
2 min |
February 2022
Rock Sound
CLOSER TO THE EDGE
WITH THEIR FULL-LENGTH DEBUT, MODERN ERROR HAVE BOTTLED A FEELING AND MINDSET THAT IS CURRENTLY SHARED THE WORLD OVER. THIS IS THE STORY OF HOW THEY FINALLY DELIVERED ON THEIR PROMISE.
5 min |
February 2022
Rock Sound
THE FIRST.. .MIKAILA DELGADO YOURS TRULY
MIKAILA LOOKS BACK ACROSS HER LIFE IN MUSIC SO FAR.
3 min |
February 2022
Rock Sound
WATERPARKS CLASS OF 2021 ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Another album, another lap around the world... another year that very much felt like it belonged to Waterparks. Their exponential growth continued this year with a new A label deal and their latest and absolutely greatest record.
10+ min |
January 2022
Rock Sound
THE MAINE CLASS OF 2021 ARTIST OF THE YEAR
It looks different, but it still feels like The Maine," frontman John LL O'Callaghan told us back in the summer. He was talking about his band's outstanding new album, 'XOXO: From Love And Anxiety In Real Time', but to be honest, he could've been talking about their entire year.
10+ min |
January 2022
Rock Sound
SPIRIT BOX CLASS OF 2021 ARTIST OF THE YEAR
This year, in the shape of 'Eternal Blue', Spiritbox released a debut album that dyed heavy music in their very own shade.
10+ min |
January 2022
Total Guitar
Andy Summers
From Jazz roots to worldwide fame with The Police, he developed a signature style that defined the post-punk era. “being a guitar player,” says Andy Summers, “is who I am.”
10 min |
February 2022
Total Guitar
“I've Never Been Interested in Being Technically Good!”
Tom Dowse of art rockers Dry Cleaning plays by his own rules. His specialities: improvisation and guitar abuse
4 min |
February 2022
Total Guitar
'95 Per Cent of Tone Is in the Player'
How Eric Gales is taking one of electric guitar’s oldest art forms and reimagining it for a new generation
7 min |
February 2022
Total Guitar
'A Legato Workout Changed My Life'
Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge on the secret to fast picking, and the best fretting-hand exercise he ever learned
4 min |
February 2022
Total Guitar
“Some people might see my Hydra guitar and think, ‘Vai, what a joke!'”
Steve Vai reveals all about his three-necked Hydra, how he invented a new technique he calls “joint-shifting”, and how he made a track from his new album using only one hand...
8 min |
February 2022
Total Guitar
Framus Diablo Supreme
German efficiency meets affordability with this no-fuss six-string
3 min |
February 2022
Total Guitar
'The Thought of Playing on Stage Can Intimidate Me...
When Biffy Clyro made a triumphant return to the stage, frontman Simon Neil felt that he had rediscovered the meaning of life. Now, as part of TG’s 2022 Guitar Workout, he presents his guide to the art of rock guitar. How to make a Strat sound heavy. How to write in odd time signatures. How to prepare for playing live. And why there is still one pedal he can’t live without...
10+ min |
February 2022
Total Guitar
Icon of 2021 - Billy Gibbons
In a year when many legendary guitarists made fine music – from Steve Cropper to Carlos Santana – TG salutes Billy Gibbons, who dug deep in ZZ Top’s darkest hour
2 min |
January 2022
Total Guitar
“I Feel More Like a Guitarist Than a Singer”
Courtney Barnett is the singer-songwriter who doesn’t identify as one. Her secret weapon: “My ‘guitarmonies’...”
7 min |
January 2022
Total Guitar
“I Don't Believe in Perfection”
The power of Volbeat comes from Michael Poulsen’s mighty riffs. But as a self-taught player, he admits: “I’m pretty terrible at solos!”
4 min |
January 2022
Guitar Techniques
MITCH DALTON
The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: One Hit Blunders.
3 min |
February 2022
Guitar Techniques
PAUL GILBERT INTERVIEW
The Ibanez shred king has recorded a Christmas album! ‘Twas is full of great chops and festive fun. Jason Sidwell caught up with Paul to ask about chords, playing slide, great christmas songs and emu picking!
10+ min |
February 2022
Guitar Techniques
PAT MARTINO TRIBUTE
A personal recollection of a jazz guitar legend but also an old friend, from Milton Mermikides.
2 min |
February 2022
Guitar Techniques
THE CROSSROADS Blue Note Artists
John Wheatcroft explores some of the bluesy-jazz artists at the Blue Note label, with 10 classic and modern guitarists ranging from legends such as Grant Green, Kenny Burrell and Tal Farlow, to John Scofield, Bill Frisell and Julian Lage.
6 min |
February 2022
Guitar Techniques
OZ NOY Video Masterclass
In another exclusive GT video feature, we welcome back New York based fusion icon Oz Noy to solo over Jason Sidwell’s new track, Guzzle. If you want to solo with bluesy sophistication over a Stax styled stomper, Jon Bishop is your guide.
10+ min |
February 2022
Guitar Techniques
FRANCISCO TARREGA Pepita
Declan Zapala brings you this upbeat polka, full of quintessential Spanish flavour, packed full of arpeggiated runs, punchy rhythms, and busy melodies to improve and refine your classical guitar skills.
4 min |
February 2022
Guitar Techniques
Big Country
This month Martin Cooper nips over the border as he remembers Scottish rockers Big Country and the talented but troubled Stuart Adamson.
3 min |
February 2022
Guitar Techniques
Johnny Winter
This month Phil Short explores the virtuosic style of a Texas blues-rock firebrand with two uptempo, swinging 12-bars for you to learn.
3 min |
February 2022
Guitar Techniques
Justin Sandercoe
As one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers, Justin lends us his insight into learning and playing guitar. This month: All Ten Parts.
4 min |
February 2022
Guitar Techniques
10 Chicago Blues Greats
Inject some authenticity into your blues playing as we turn back the clock in the Windy City, and check out the styles of 10 of the Chicago blues greats. Andy Saphir is your guide.
10+ min |