Latest articles by Phil Weller
Carol Kaye dismisses Rock Hall induction as it goes against what she stands for
In a now-deleted Facebook post, she outlined her reasons for boycotting the ceremony later this year
Scott Gorham on how John Sykes' heavy metal thunder gave Thin Lizzy one last chance
Gorham played with some serious guitar talents in Thin Lizzy, but Sykes brought a “fiery” edge like no other
Rudy Sarzo on Randy Rhoads’ relentless drive and unique approach to Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath songs
Rhoads was “too creative” to play songs exactly as they were recorded, his friend says
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley fought against a Kiss makeover. But it gave them their biggest hit
Producer Bob Ezrin pushed the group into uncharted waters and came out a winner with "Beth"
Tony Iommi says Led Zeppelin's John Bonham meant to compliment Black Sabbath's Ronnie James Dio. It didn't go well
The Sabbath guitarist found himself at the center of a dispute after the drummer's comments were taken the wrong way
Jason Isbell on the one thing young players should do when buying their first guitars
The serial Grammy winner and vintage gear enthusiast says this one small trick will help players become better players more quickly
Paul Stanley on the Kiss record that captured the group in all its glory and became his all-time favorite
Their previous albums weren’t capturing the Kiss spirit, he says. This one was different
Alex Lifeson on his first guitar, tonal curiosity, and a gear lesson from Jack White
The prog legend wants to be surprised by what leftfield gear choices can bring to a song
“That would be very challenging.” Jake E. Lee says he may be unable to play his biggest hit with Ozzy at Back to the Beginning
The guitarist is set for one last hurrah with his former boss and bandmate, but they may have to pivot to plan B
How Ben Harper got a rare Dumble belonging to the Beach Boys from a yard sale
The chance find might be the most miraculous Dumble discovery yet
How a modded Fender Mustang changed Zakk Wylde’s sound for the better
Before he was Ozzy’s right-hand man he was a guitar teacher, and when a student came in with the unassuming Fender, what he knew about tone was flipped on its head
Jimmy Page on how playing with the Black Crowes redefined the Led Zeppelin live experience
The guitarist has reunited with the Robinson brothers for a special short film remembering their explosive album 'Live at the Greek'
Lita Ford on the one thing young guitarists should be doing... and what they shouldn't
The former Runaway guitarist has some things to say about Google and YouTube, and how young guitarists learn today
Zakk Wylde says other guitarists viewed the chance of being in Ozzy’s band as a cash grab
He says that, unlike the other guitarists who auditioned in 1987, he wasn't focused on the job as a career move
Joe Bonamassa on the one thing you should look for when buying a guitar
Following trends or buying for bragging rights leads to regret. Take Joe's advice and do it this way
Major record labels are working out deals with AI firms. Where does that leave musicians and songwriters?
The labels sued Suno and Udio last year, but have now entered negotiations for a deal that will benefit both parties but might leave artists in the dark
Sammy Hagar says Eddie Van Halen was preoccupied with the cello when he died – and has called on Wolfgang to form a Van Halen tribute with him
The singer adds he's called on Wolfgang to form a Van Halen tribute group with him for at least one show
Mike McCready on Stevie Ray Vaughan, acid, and the night that made him fall in love with guitar again
A young McCready had given up the rock and roll dream and quit playing guitar entirely. One moment changed everything
Martin Barre on the guitarist that put the fire into his “Locomotive Breath” solo
The album 'Aqualung' was tracked soon after touring with the late powerhouse, and his imprint is all over its sound and feel
How a $35 guitar pick made fans out of John Mayer and Billy Strings
Made of aerospace-grade material, the plectrum is winning over big names as it upends the market
Alex Lifeson reveals he had doubts about his guitar playing throughout his career with Rush
The guitarist says he didn't appreciate his talents until he began working with his new group and says, “I feel reborn in terms of playing"
Gibson launches hunt for the 'Back to the Future' guitar that inspired John Mayer and Coldplay's Chris Martin
Used by Michael J. Fox in the film's dance scene, the guitar set a litany of greats on the road to playing, but it hasn’t been seen since 1985
Tom Morello tests the new MXR Jail Guitar Doors overdrive designed with the late MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer
The single-dial stompbox encapsulates the punk guitar icon's unapologetic guitar and visionary spirit
