There is a select group of guitar solos that have stood the test of time. They continually pop up in “best of” lists and have long captured the imagination of burgeoning guitarists. But the praise for ...

You know ‘em, you love ‘em. With the right series of notes they can turn a great song into an iconic song. This was tough to put together because there are just so many amazing guitarists out there ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Jas Obrecht’s chance encounter with a then-unknown Eddie Van Halen on July 23, 1978, resulted in ...

Metallica have created some of the most critically acclaimed music in the world of rock and metal over the course of three decades. And one of the foundations of their music has been Kirk Hammett's ...

Plenty of things make Pink Floyd a unique band. But across psychedelia, piercing social commentary, or rockstar tragedy, one element always stands out (at least since A Saurceful of Secrets): the ...

Ariel Bellvalaire, the Connecticut guitarist who has performed on Broadway as part of the "Dearly Beloved" Prince tribute, landed a spot in Nick West's "I Am The King — The Michael Jackson Experience, ...

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi is arguably the most important player in the history of heavy metal. His awesomely heavy riffs served as the basic blueprint for subsequent bands, and of course, ...

There's no denying that Jimmy Page is one of the most important rock guitarists of all time, as well as one of the most versatile. His playing is rooted in the blues, but also encompasses elements of ...