The world of guitar playing is vast and diverse, with legends like Chet Atkins, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Ray Vaughan showcasing unique styles and undeniable talent. However, their mastery doesn’t extend to the distinct realm of metal guitar. Metal guitar demands a specific set of skills: aggressive distortion, lightning-fast single note runs, unconventional tunings, sweep…
Metal music, with its intense energy and raw emotion, has always been a breeding ground for larger-than-life personalities and, inevitably, conflicts. From onstage brawls to behind-the-scenes feuds, the history of metal is peppered with epic fights. In this article, we will look at twelve of the most infamous fights that have rocked the metal world….
When you take a deep look at the world of heavy metal, you will see a number of musicians who are not satisfied with one successful band. They are addicted to success, and they enjoy the challenge and excitement of creating music with different groups, and bringing their unique talents to multiple projects. Their desire…
The whole drugs, s**, and rock and roll motto isn’t just for every musician on the scene. Sure, we’ve seen them, especially in the ‘80s, burn their fortunes with eccentric whims while their brains were drowned in alcohol or drugs. Well, although it was common, not every metal musician you know and love followed that…
Rock music history is riddled with iconic guitars, signature sounds, and legendary partnerships between artists and world-class guitar brands. Slash’s enduring status as a Les Paul player is nearly 40 years in the making. The handcrafted tone of Brian May’s DIY build, the Red Lady, made him one of the top rock guitarists of all…
The world of guitar playing is vast and diverse, with legends like Chet Atkins, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Ray Vaughan showcasing unique styles and undeniable talent. However, their mastery doesn’t extend to the distinct realm of metal guitar. Metal guitar demands a specific set of skills: aggressive distortion, lightning-fast single note runs, unconventional tunings, sweep…
Acoustic guitars aren’t very metal. That is, until you hear the intro of Metallica’s Fade to Black, or till Black Sabbath’s Planet Caravan sparks a compulsion to turn the overdrive down and jam the riff to some bongos. From the most esteemed and expensive to the silent heroes of the guitar world, our list collects…
The world of guitar playing is vast and diverse, with legends like Chet Atkins, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Ray Vaughan showcasing unique styles and undeniable talent. However, their mastery doesn’t extend to the distinct realm of metal guitar. Metal guitar demands a specific set of skills: aggressive distortion, lightning-fast single note runs, unconventional tunings, sweep…
Rock ‘n’ roll has always been synonymous with rebellion and outrageous antics, but the ’80s and ’90s took these to unprecedented levels. From on-stage shenanigans to off-stage escapades, rock bands during these decades seemed to be in a league of their own when it came to pushing boundaries. In this article, we are going to…