Latest articles by Mark McStea
Video Robert Smith revels in exploring, expanding and demolishing the boundaries of what the Cure should sound like in this mid-‘80s classic
Guitarists Andy Partridge and Dave Gregory turned the new wave rule book on its head
Video Reunited, the band are greeted on stage with rapturous applause
Video For lovers of the unconventional and unpredictable, this Australian band’s music is endlessly rewarding
From freight trains to wild horses, Vai reveals the influences behind some of his most significant cuts
The guitarists discuss their epic ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ show
Video The neo-psychedelia stalwarts have remained unwaveringly true to their original artistic vision
Find out what went on in the studio as the British band crafted their 1987 hit
With 22 Grammys, 20 studio albums and more than 40 charting singles under his belt, the country music legend says, “I’ve always wanted to be moved by music rather than impressed by it”
Their expansive quadruple album project explodes with joy, power and positivity
Following a seven-year absence, Phil Collen explains how the band got it on like the old days.
The guitarist reveals the tales behind his deepest cuts, from the U.K. glam-metal scene to Def Leppard’s blockbuster hits.
The slide master shares the secrets to heavenly tone and technique
The blues superstar reveals his “survival rig” as he tells the tales behind a handful of favorites from his catalog.
With thousands of sessions to his name the guitarist talks definitive solo records and collaborations from his multi-genre catalog.
First came the house fire. Then heart surgery. Now Ritenour bounces back with his first ever solo guitar record.
Bach transcriptions, power chords and grasshoppers. Steve Morse reflects on inspired tracks from his long career.
Rockabilly's most effectual top cat takes a trip down memory alley and discusses his discography's most significant cuts.
From the greatest song Jerry Lee Lewis never wrote to a powerful tune that features Bruce Springsteen, these are some of the legendary singer/songwriter's finest recordings.
The Porcupine Tree frontman and guitarist discusses his complicated relationship with the prog-rock genre, and the band's ferocious comeback album, 'Closure/Continuation.'
The guitar great reflects on his time with Danger Danger, tackling the Fab Four's magnum opus, and how some kind words from Steve Vai made him re-think his recording approach.
Video The friends jam out in this epic rendition of the Mountain classic “Mississippi Queen.”
With fans that ranged from Pete Townshend to Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen, the Mountain guitarist inspired players across the genres.
