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Former Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell on his regret-filled experience playing “Whiskey in the Jar” with Metallica
By Phil Weller published
Metallica’s 1998 cover of the Thin Lizzy track introduced it to a new generation, but their link-up with Bell wasn’t a match made in heaven

Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over, but these 69 deals for guitarists are still live – act fast before they're gone forever
By Matt McCracken published
Missed out on the Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales? You've still got a chance to save big on guitar gear

The Cream song Eric Clapton doesn’t like — even though it’s the key to his legend as a guitar virtuoso
By Christopher Scapelliti published
According to producer Tom Dowd, there may be an even longer version of this classic in the vault — not even Clapton knows for sure

The group that stole an idea from the Who to make two of the 1970s’ greatest power-pop hits
By Elizabeth Swann published
Producer Tom Werman admits he was the guilty party: “Pete Townshend was always my main musical inspiration”

Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt opens up about the band’s upcoming feature film, plans for music — and his brand-new Epiphone signature bass
By Gary Graff published
Dirnt's Grabber G-3 is offered in two finishes and sports a Leo Quan Baddass II bridge, plus three Gibson G-3 pickups

Did this novelty act inspire the greatest guitar riff of all time?
By Phil Weller last updated
Blackmore didn’t feel as connected to the blues as his peers. For him, this band made all the difference

Joe Bonamassa cancels gig after hearing injury, has low-volume jams with a guitar legend instead
By Phil Weller published
He’s now back on the road, but will be handling his volume dials with caution

Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age on his near-death experiences
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist has had two brushes with death, starting with a boating accident when he was just 12
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