A classic Metallica song was originally set to have a much different sound thanks to a last-minute change to one of its solos. At one point in the episode, the discussion turned toward the bass solo ...

Blues guitar's greatest showman shared a little stagecraft after the ZZ Top man's cameo during a live show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

This is a handsome parlour-sized acoustic that certainly has potential, but as it stands, poor finishing and a battery compartment that’s trying to make a break for it every time you strum leave us ...

“5 Classic Blues Guitar Licks Everyone Should Know” teaches essential blues phrases that every guitarist can incorporate into their playing. The video breaks down each lick with tips on timing, ...

A rock band has announced its biggest headlining tour in 20 years. The Darkness will play seven arena concerts across the UK in December 2026, including its first-ever performance at The O2 in London.

The 1970s were the decade of guitar solos. Building on the precedent, the musicians of the decade didn’t just use guitar solos as a colorful fill; they made them into an isolated movement of music ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

B.B. King, the King of the Blues, would have turned 100 on Sept. 16. Most Americans know his name, his primacy among blues legends, and the singular identity of his beloved hollow-body Gibson guitar ...

Shelley Ritter, executive director of the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Miss., in front of a replica vehicle used by Alan Lomax to record blues musicians in the Delta. (Peter O'Dowd/Here & Now) ...

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One of the most revered guitarists in the hard rock genre is Slash, of Guns N' Roses fame. Slash's hard hitting, powerful guitarwork propelled the band into superstardom. His guitarwork is iconic, ...