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Metal

Warren DeMartini of Ratt performs in concert on March 31, 1984 at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, California.
“Be Careful What You Wish for”: Warren DeMartini Tells the Tale of Ratt’s 1984 Breakthrough Hit, “Round and Round” The guitarist reveals how he spun a riff into the pop-metal smash that propelled his band to dizzying heights of stardom
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Eminence DV-77 Mick Thomson Signature Speaker and Kristian Kohle Metal IR Pack Review This winning rock formula is big, full, aggressive and muscular, yet well balanced and impressively musical all at the same time.

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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.

John 5 performing in 2019

“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 of Def Leppard performs at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York

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.

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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.

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10 Steps to Better Metal Tone

By Oli Herbert published 22 July 19

The late, great Oli Herbert offers 10 ways to improve your metal tone.

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