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Fender Hammertone Effects Pedals Review By Dave Hunter last updated 30 September 22 A roadworthy range of stompboxes, each priced under $100
Eminence DV-77 Mick Thomson Signature Speaker and Kristian Kohle Metal IR Pack Review By Dave Hunter last updated 17 December 21 This winning rock formula is big, full, aggressive and muscular, yet well balanced and impressively musical all at the same time.
Broaden Your Sweep-Picking Palette and Expand Your Melodic Vocabulary By Patrick Brennan published 7 October 21 Master one of the most ambitious technical endeavors a guitarist can pursue.
“I Made It My Mission to Get Rid of The Slop”: John 5 Talks Tone, Technique, and Telecasters By Joe Bosso published 1 October 21 The shred master’s new album ‘Sinner’ is available to pre-order now.
Vivian Campbell: My Career in Five Songs By Richard Bienstock published 29 September 21 The shredder from Dio, Def Leppard, and Last in Line names his top five career-defining cuts.
Randy Rhoads: The Magical Techniques of the Wizard of Ozz By Guitar Player Staff published 20 September 21 Explore the main techniques behind Randy Rhoads' outstanding, unforgettable guitar playing.
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi is Gibson’s Latest Signature Artist (Again!) By Rod Brakes published 18 August 21 Video Gibson teams up with “Dark Lord” of riffs for Tony Iommi SG Special “Monkey” release.