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Learn the Metal Mastery of Randy Rhoads By Vinnie DeMasi published 20 December 22 Let’s commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot guitarist’s untimely passing with a deep dive into his genre-defining lead guitar style
Watch Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads Wow American Television Audiences with "Mr. Crowley" in 1981 By Jackson Maxwell published 12 September 22 Osbourne's hugely influential solo debut, 'Blizzard of Ozz,' was first released on this day, 1980.
Lita Ford: "I Don’t Know Why Power Ballads Have Such a Bad Rap, I Think They’re Badass. And ‘Close My Eyes Forever’ is as Badass as it Gets" By Joe Bosso published 16 August 22 The glam metal guitar icon reveals how a few games of pool (and a shared bottle of wine) with Ozzy Osbourne played a role in the writing of their smash hit duet.
“Collaboration is Key to Evolution”: Star Producer Andrew Watt Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Records By Richard Bienstock published 8 February 22 The master collaborator picks the tracks that have defined his role as guitarist and producer to stars old and new.
“We Just Thought We Might as Well Make Another Record Because We Sure Weren’t Going to be Doing Any Shows”: Zakk Wylde Talks Black Label Society's Lockdown Album By Mark McStea published 14 January 22 The master shredder emerges with a new long-player that laces ballads with twin-guitar rockers.
The Cars, Aldo Nova and Pat Benatar – Zakk Wylde Tips His Hat to these Unlikely Inspirations By Guitar Player Staff published 7 January 22 The Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society shredder names his top three under-the-radar guitar solos.
The Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time By Guitar Player Staff published 25 December 21 As voted for by you the readers, behold the genius of the David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more.
Jake E. Lee: My Career in Five Songs By Richard Bienstock last updated 11 August 21 The Ozzy Osbourne and Badlands Axman reveals five of his career-defining favorites.
The Best Acoustic Rock Intros of All Time By Guitar Player Staff last updated 14 July 21 Here, we pay homage to some of the greatest acoustic guitar intros of all time.