The guitarist says the rivalry erupted shortly after Dickinson joined the band — and is captured in the new documentary Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition.
During a late-night experiment in a rented Malibu home, the guitarist scraped the composer’s Yamaha grand with forks and knives — and turned the chaos into a track later used on Van Halen’s ‘Balance’
The Dethklok guitarist has also downsized his collection and changed his playing technique to correct years of bad habits
The unbranded pedal is strange and unpredictable, and Lee likes it that way
Ron Westwood puts his passion for this late-era tweed wonder to work in a faithful re-creation that’s also suited to today’s players
Lyndon Laney founded his namesake firm in Birmingham, England, in 1967, and helped forge the sound of heavy metal alongside the Black Sabbath guitarist
Marshall's mini tube amp delivers the spirit of the stack in a tiny 1-watt format
Engineer David Wieland’s PolyMap system captures each string at eight points, letting players create “virtual pickups” anywhere along the string
Unlock the freedom of the stage with our pick of the best wireless guitar systems from Boss, Line 6, AKG, Behringer, Sennheiser, NUX, and more
The sale officially ends on April 29th, so move quickly if you want to cash in on some great guitar gear deals
A reimagined Duo Jet for the modern era, it pairs chambered construction and new humbuckers with classic Gretsch snap, jangle, and attitude.
From Mono’s legendary hybrid bags to Gator’s military-grade hard shells, this is the top gear to keep your investment safe on the road or at home
As the session ace’s career took off, he needed an upgrade, and the guitar has been by his side ever since
The tear-jerking build features some incredible detailing as he ensures his wife remains with him forevermore
The album’s roots live on as 'Let It Be,' but Johns says the rest of the band didn’t get McCartney’s “really interesting” idea
Rubber-bridge guitars have changed the sound of acoustic guitar over the past 10 years. And it's all down to one man's invention
He’s recorded and mixed seminal records by some of rock’s biggest artists, and click tracks were always left out in the cold
Presented by Dreamcatcher Events this October, the camp is a hands-on learning experience unlike any other, featuring the acoustic virtuoso and other noted guitarists
The taxes affect production at Fender’s facilities where guitars, amps, pedals and other electronics are made
Ciari founder Jonathan Spangler tells the story behind his company's innovative folding guitar design and technology
While Allen can play stunning solos, his colorful chords hold equal weight, a fact proven across these 28 illuminating examples
Jeff Beck’s soaring licks meet Stanley Jordan’s fretting fluidity in Krauser’s tapping and whammy-bar techniques
Learn the virtuosic, expressive and sophisticated style played by guitarists like Steve Lukather, Neal Schon and Dan Huff
CEO Gabe Dalporto says the retailer surveyed store staff nationwide about the songs they hear constantly from customers trying out guitars.
The Beatles legends finally record together on “Home to Us,” a Liverpool-inspired song on McCartney’s upcoming album
Written by the future “Eye of the Tiger” composer, the 1970 smash became the fastest-breaking single in Warner Bros. history — even though the band thought it was a throwaway.
The folk troubadour explains how a pair of London session pros and a white Telecaster helped create one of rock’s earliest psychedelic albums
Guitar Player Presents an all-star cast at Papa Mali’s New Orleans birthday bash. It’s a special Jazz Fest after party at Chickie Wah Wah on Sunday, May 3
Springsteen, Steve Van Zandt and Doors drummer John Densmore perform “Light My Fire” as others are honored at the Springsteen Center’s annual event
May recalls how the dying singer downed a vodka and delivered one of the greatest vocals of his life
