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…
There are many ways to play the guitar, and certainly many Legendary Guitarists, such as Chet Atkins, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, among countless others. While these are all stylistically varied and irrefutably great guitarists, they are not Metal Guitarists. The specific stylings of Metal Guitar are almost universal within the genre: Big Distortion,…
When we talk about the legends of metal music, we often think about the shredding guitarists and powerful vocalists who command the stage. But behind these frontmen (and women), there’s a force that drives the music forward with thunderous beats and jaw-dropping speed – the drummers. Metal wouldn’t be the same without these masters of…
While the rock and roll bands in the ‘60s laid the foundations for rock and roll to take over the world, the top 12 rock bands from the ‘70s took everything to the next level. Yes, ready or not, in this decade, the world experienced some of the biggest, most ambitious, and most grandiloquent rock…
When we talk about the power of music to gather masses, few genres do it quite like metal and rock. There’s something inherently communal about these concerts, a shared energy that pulses through the crowd, uniting everyone in a singular experience. Over the years, several concerts have not just broken attendance records but have also…
I’ve been playing the electric guitar for almost three decades now. During that time, I’ve had the privilege of plugging my instrument into all kinds of amplifiers. In other words, I’ve rocked most of the brands on this list in the past. So, if you don’t know where your tone journey should start and you’re…
What sets apart the best Metallica concerts from the live performances of others is that Metallica has yet to let fame get to them. No matter how famous they get, you will still see them perform at some of the smallest venues ever, like the basement of a music store. Here are 10 of the…
We all love singing our favorite metal tunes. For some, Metallica’s thrash riffs and Randy Rhodes’ enduring legacy energize them, and others get inspired playing some Metal tunes. Most metal enthusiasts often dream of playing killer solos on a top-notch Fender or Gibson guitar. If you feel the same, here’s a list of 12 easy…
In this article, we uncover a surprising connection among famous Metallica fans who, beyond their public facades, proudly declare themselves devoted Metallica fans. You shall read about Demi Lovato’s unexpected embrace of deathcore, Stephen King’s rock and roll tweets, and Jim Carrey’s venture into guttural vocals. Demi Lovato’s evolution from “Barney & Friends” to chart-topping…