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Grace Bowers impresses with flawless “Crazy Train” shred as she pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist says she only learned the song’s solo days before playing it live, and she’s delivered it with her own flair

Paul McCartney on the ghost of John Lennon and “strange goings-on” that marked the recording of the Beatles’ ‘Anthology’ hits
By Phil Weller published
It was the first time the trio had entered the studio without John Lennon, who McCartney claims made his presence known from beyond the grave

Sweetwater has set the tone for Labor Day with a massive $500 off a rare Gibson and $300 off Dave Grohl's celebrated signature Epiphone
By Daryl Robertson published
The music retail giant has just dropped its Labor Day sale early, and it includes sizable discounts on the likes of Fender, Gibson, Schecter, Music Man, and more

Brian May is still upset about the controversial B-side to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” single
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Drummer Roger Taylor’s tongue-in-cheek tune on the hit song's B-side brought him a hefty payday. May still holds a grudge.

Pete Townshend on his and Roger Daltrey's problems as the Who set out on their final tour
By Elizabeth Swann published
He admits more shows may be in their future for charity or special projects

Brent Hinds’ 2015 viral outburst revealed his love for Mastodon and the no-BS attitude that made him a true guitar hero
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
In this brief, at times explosive Guitar Player interview, Hinds got to the heart of what mattered most to him in music

Steve Vai reveals the grueling practice routine that helped him become a virtuoso, and what drove him to do it
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist says he isn’t disciplined, but practicing became an “addiction”

Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has died in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta. He was 51
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist and Mastodon cofounder left the group acrimoniously this past March
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