The legendary guitarist who almost joined Jethro Tull: ‘He was the man’
There is a reason why Ian Anderson rates heavy metal so highly, and one of the supreme rock icons of the day almost joined Jethro Tull.
How Led Zeppelin Changed the World
Led Zeppelin, if you take in the full measure of their annihilating sunburst grandeur, are a very hard band to categorize.
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Watch Fox News Anchor John Roberts Absolutely Shred Metal Classic On Guitar
Who knew Fox News host John Roberts was an absolute menace on an electric guitar? The 68-year-old woke up Saturday morning ...
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Jackson Guitars: A Legacy of Shredding, Speed, and Innovation
Randy Rhoads was one of the first major musicians to popularize Jackson guitars, and his custom-designed Rhoads V (originally the Concorde) became an iconic instrument in metal history. Known for his ...
A 22-Year-Old Who Lives With His Parents Recorded a Solo Album at Guitar Center. We Can’t Stop Listening.
People send GQ columnist Chris Black a lot of new music. Most of it is so bad it makes him wonder if his friends know him at ...
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“In my head, I could hear it as a monster.” Tony Iommi on the moment he instantly composed “Iron Man,” calling it one of two Black Sabbath songs he relates to
The guitarist, who will regroup with Black Sabbath's original lineup, told Guitar Player the song is an example of his desire ...
Why Metallica’s forgotten guitarist believes he isn’t considered the heavy metal legends’ OG guitar player
Lloyd Grant jammed with Lars Ulrich and helped record an early demo of Hit the Lights – but isn’t recognized as an original ...
“It had so much weight. So much power”: How Led Zeppelin’s Communication Breakdown inspired heavy metal - and punk!
While tracks such as Dazed And Confused meld mammoth riffs and rhythms with the fluidity and feel of the blues, Communication ...