John Petrucci Watch John Petrucci Cover the James Bond Theme Live with Mike Portnoy The Ernie Ball Music Man-wielding prog-metal maestro tapped into his inner secret agent at a recent show in Los Angeles. 'GP' Presents John Petrucci on Monday, November 7 in San Francisco, CA – Win Tickets! 'Guitar Player' welcomes the Dream Theater guitarist to the City by the Bay John Petrucci: "There Are Moments that You Can Pinpoint and Say They Were Truly Life-Changing, and for Me, Hearing Steve Morse Play Guitar Was One of Them” In conversation, the two Ernie Ball Music Man-wielding titans of shred reveal how they've inspired one another to go the extra mile in practice, technique, guitar design, and sticking to their musical guns. Grid List Latest John Petrucci “Virtuosity on the Guitar Comes in Many Forms”: We Go Behind the Scenes of the Inaugural G3 Tour with Dream Team Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson By Joe Bosso published 22 April 22 With new albums and tours of their own, the trio sat down to recall how it all went down. Home Rigs of the Stars: What Do Guitar Heroes Play When They’re Off the Clock? By Guitar Player Staff published 15 September 21 John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Sonny Landreth, and five other axe slingers reveal the gear they use every day. Watch Dream Theater’s Epic Sci-Fi Video for Brand New Track “The Alien” By Rod Brakes published 13 August 21 VIDEO John Petrucci’s otherworldly guitar skills take a different voyage in this larger than life video. VIDEO Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils New 20th Anniversary John Petrucci JP, Majesty Guitars By Jackson Maxwell published 19 May 21 The gorgeous, autographed guitars are available in six- or seven-string versions. John Petrucci Discusses the Limitless Potential of Progressive Music and Unpacks the Philosophy Behind His Style By Richard Bienstock published 18 May 21 In reuniting Liquid Tension Experiment, the prog guitar virtuoso welcomes an old friend to the writing room, and finds new modes of expression within instrumental music. Liquid Tension Experiment, John Petrucci's Prog Supergroup, Premiere New Song, "Beating The Odds" By Jackson Maxwell published 26 February 21 The twisty tune is the second single from the recently reunited band's upcoming third album. John Petrucci: Recording Guitar is Like Trimming Your Beard By Jackson Maxwell published 18 December 20 "If you try to get it exactly symmetrical you might just go in a little too much and next thing you know you’ve got to shave the whole thing off," says the Dream Theater maestro. John Petrucci's Prog Supergroup, Liquid Tension Experiment, Have Reunited By Jackson Maxwell published 17 December 20 The band have signed with Dream Theater’s label, InsideOutMusic, and are working on a new album, their first since 1999. "The Alex Lifeson Chord” - and Why It's John Petrucci's Favorite By Christopher Scapelliti published 27 August 20 The prog-metal maestro on why this particular favorite of Lifeson's is his "desert island chord." Hear John Petrucci's New Track, "Terminal Velocity" By Jackson Maxwell published 7 August 20 The title track of the shred master's new solo album reunites him with former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy. 12 Get The Pick Newsletter Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to GuitarPlayer. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Five Reasons Kaki King Is a Guitar Legend2Want to Add Intrigue to Your Playing? Try These Creative Ways to Harness the Ear-Catching Sounds of Suspended Chords3On ‘The Memphis Sounds,’ Lonnie Mack Shreds and Displays a Virtuosity That Could Humble Blues Breaker-Era Eric Clapton4“People Always Say I’m the Beatle Who Changed the Most”: The Incredible Story of How George Harrison Became a Guitar Legend5D'Angelico Teams Up with Neo-Soul Guitar Standout Melanie Faye for New Signature Deluxe DC Guitar
“Virtuosity on the Guitar Comes in Many Forms”: We Go Behind the Scenes of the Inaugural G3 Tour with Dream Team Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson By Joe Bosso published 22 April 22 With new albums and tours of their own, the trio sat down to recall how it all went down.
Home Rigs of the Stars: What Do Guitar Heroes Play When They’re Off the Clock? By Guitar Player Staff published 15 September 21 John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Sonny Landreth, and five other axe slingers reveal the gear they use every day.
Watch Dream Theater’s Epic Sci-Fi Video for Brand New Track “The Alien” By Rod Brakes published 13 August 21 VIDEO John Petrucci’s otherworldly guitar skills take a different voyage in this larger than life video.
Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils New 20th Anniversary John Petrucci JP, Majesty Guitars By Jackson Maxwell published 19 May 21 The gorgeous, autographed guitars are available in six- or seven-string versions.
John Petrucci Discusses the Limitless Potential of Progressive Music and Unpacks the Philosophy Behind His Style By Richard Bienstock published 18 May 21 In reuniting Liquid Tension Experiment, the prog guitar virtuoso welcomes an old friend to the writing room, and finds new modes of expression within instrumental music.
Liquid Tension Experiment, John Petrucci's Prog Supergroup, Premiere New Song, "Beating The Odds" By Jackson Maxwell published 26 February 21 The twisty tune is the second single from the recently reunited band's upcoming third album.
John Petrucci: Recording Guitar is Like Trimming Your Beard By Jackson Maxwell published 18 December 20 "If you try to get it exactly symmetrical you might just go in a little too much and next thing you know you’ve got to shave the whole thing off," says the Dream Theater maestro.
John Petrucci's Prog Supergroup, Liquid Tension Experiment, Have Reunited By Jackson Maxwell published 17 December 20 The band have signed with Dream Theater’s label, InsideOutMusic, and are working on a new album, their first since 1999.
"The Alex Lifeson Chord” - and Why It's John Petrucci's Favorite By Christopher Scapelliti published 27 August 20 The prog-metal maestro on why this particular favorite of Lifeson's is his "desert island chord."
Hear John Petrucci's New Track, "Terminal Velocity" By Jackson Maxwell published 7 August 20 The title track of the shred master's new solo album reunites him with former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy.
