Dave Mustaine says nu-metal guitarists aversion to solos was down to a lack of lead talent – not stylistic choice
He believes nu-metal players had limited abilities, but could the movement’s shred-friendly second coming change his mind?
Marty Friedman takes us back to Megadeth’s Countdown to Extinction era to tell the story behind one of the rarest Jackson guitars ever
It was December 1991, and the cover of GW featured Friedman with a prototype Jackson that begged further investigation. Just ...
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‘Arguably the Most Significant Sparkle Fender Ever’: How Buck Owens’ Glitzy Western Style Inspired Fender’s Sparkle Guitars
Fender's iconic sparkle-finish guitars—an essential chapter in what is inarguably one of the most influential portfolios of modern guitar design. Born out of Midcentury Southern California's postwar ...
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Mastodon Tap Guitar YouTuber Ben Eller as Brent Hinds’ Replacement
When it was announced late last week that Mastodon and guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds were splitting up after 25 years, it shocked the metal community. What would happen to Mastodon? Why was this only ...
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Best Metal Credit Cards Of 2025
Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. There’s something satisfying about the heft and feel of a metal credit card. Whether it’s the cachet that comes with owning one ...
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Best Squier guitars 2025: 10 killer guitars that won’t break the bank
With these Strats, Teles, Jazzmasters, and more from Squier, you can do just that Since its launch in the early ’80s, Squier has made a strong claim and possibly shaped the guitar world more than most ...
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Photo Gallery: The Best Guitar Pr0n from The NAMM Show!
Gear Gods is totally killing it with their coverage of the 2015 NAMM Show right now — they’re publishing several videos every single day featuring new product demos, and they’ll be doing so for the ...