Nov 11

Nov 11

Here’s the best handpicked guitar news from across the Internet for the week prior to Nov 11, 2011. To get daily guitar news updates, tips, humor and a bunch more daily guitar stuff to help keep you inspired, click here to follow me on Twitter at @MichaelJae. JAMES HETFIELD’s Snakebyte Guitar Reviewed (Video) Charvel: Desolation Skatecaster...

Nov 5

Nov 5

Here’s the best handpicked guitar news from across the Internet for the week prior to Nov 5, 2011. To get daily guitar news updates, tips, humor and a bunch more daily guitar stuff to help keep you inspired, click here to follow me on Twitter at @MichaelJae. Jeff Beck to Receive Living Legend Award at Next Week’s Classic Rock Roll of Honour...

Oct 28

Megadeth Streaming New Song, "Black Swan" - I'm just not impressed by the album. The guitar sounds like rehash Megadeth, but not in an interesting/good way. Still it is a heavily guitar oriented album so worth a listen. Samples of Lullaby Versions of Iron Maiden Songs Streaming Online - I like the idea of this, but I've listened to a...

Oct 28

Oct 21

Oct 21

Here’s the best handpicked guitar news from across the Internet for the week prior to Oct 21, 2011. To get daily guitar news updates, tips, humor and a bunch more daily guitar stuff to help keep you inspired, click here to follow me on Twitter at @MichaelJae. Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler Review MEGADETH To Perform On ‘Jimmy Kimmel...

Oct 14

Rare METALLICA Memorabilia Showcased In 'Shockwaves VideoCast'- The first video was surprisingly good. The second video has an interesting bit about Yngwie’s start.Lou Reed Named Rock's Most Overrated Lyricist [News]- Not good PR.MEGADETH Mainman To Premiere Music Off 'TH1RT3EN' On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show- Looking forward to...

Oct 3

These are women that just own it. They have raw talent for both playing and composing. View 'em and weep guys. 1) Lauren Larson of UME  Ume (pronounced ooo-may) is an Austin trio who has built a reputation as one of indie rock’s heaviest live bands. Guitarist/vocalist Lauren says (in her southern drawl) that show after show she meets people...

Oct 3

A Singular Guitarist Emerges From John Fahey’s Shadow : NPRHide and Seek (Imogen Heap) Solo Guitar by Antoine DufourQuick Testing of the Fender Jaguar Kurt Cobain Signature (Video & Impressions)Interview: Chris Isaak Heads to Sun Studio to Record His New Album, ‘Beyond The Sun’Scientists Say Queen’s “We Are The Champions”...

Sep 22

Spinal Tap Voted Best Comedy Movie Of All Time [News]8 Myths About Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ [News]Dude pulls a bad-ass move to get his stolen Taylor acoustic back. Bonus: his name is Jack Hammer.METALLICA And LOU REED: ‘Lulu’ Poster Banned By London UndergroundTori Amos Challenges Metal Bands [News]Three Previously Unreleased Tracks...

Sep 14

Sep 2

Watch Kirk squirm, sweat, and have a nervous breakdown not being able to play James' riff. Am I posting this so we can make fun of Kirk? No, I remember when I first tried to learn the main riff of And Justice for All… I just couldn't get the syncopation and my guitar teacher was saying "come on, it's not that hard", and he'd play...

Sep 2

Labor Day Deals – Musician’s Friend – Guitar Center – Music123METALLICA And LOU REED To Perform On ‘Later… With Jools Holland’Ozzy Listening to Lost Randy Rhoads SoloYouTube contest: Win a 6-month GuitarMasterClass.net membership or Skype sessions with Kristofer Dahl!Vote now for Electric Guitar of the Year!Metallica, Lou Reed Project...

Aug 19

Aug 19

The Taylor Project – follow the progress of my gorgeous new custom guitarMisha Mansoor: The Djent Set (October 2011)DAVE MUSTAINE: The Story Behind METALLICA’s ‘The Four Horsemen’Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1982?How a Mirror Can Help Improve Your Shredding SkillsSPOTIFY Responds To CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS10 Reasons People Love Hair...

Aug 3

Could someone tab this out for me? Ha ha. For another Star Wars treat take a look at this tasteful performance of the Star Wars theme played on fingerstyle guitar: I recently tabbed this arrangement out. If anyone’s interested let me know....

Jul 30

Metallica marks 30 years with $6 concerts!The History Of Guitar by Line 6 Co-Founder Marcus RyleStar Wars B-Wing Fighter GuitarFormer MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: ‘The Happiest Song I Ever Played’Download A Free Nirvana Tribute Album [News]Buckethead Magic Shred Lick Fully Explained [Lessons]Rush, Tool, Primus Members Jam [News]Metal For...

Jul 28

So let me be up front. I'm not a huge fan of Tosin's sound and style, but there's a lot going on here that I do like. I love seeing the immense technical prowess. I like seeing the possibilities of the 8 string (and he really puts those strings to use). I like the unstructured composition (reminds me of Paganini caprices). It's an incredible...