Claire Davies
Latest articles by Claire Davies
Bassists to watch in 2014
By Claire Davies, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
From the Prince funk pop stylings of Bad Rabbits to the Led Zeppelin inspired riffs of J Roddy Walston & The Business, if you love low-end you'll be sure to find something inspirational here...
Ashley Purdy's guide to touring and performing
By Claire Davies, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
From packing gigbag essentials to owning the stage, Black Veil Brides' Ashley Purdy talks us through the different aspects of touring and performing live.
Welcome to Bass Expo 2014
By Claire Davies, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Discover cool gear, inspirational bassists, and expert video lessons covering a range of bass guitar techniques.
The Dandy Warhols: Distortland and the albums that influenced us
By Claire Davies last updated
Singer/guitarist Courtney Taylor-Taylor and drummer Brent DeBoer talk
Owl City talks new album Mobile Orchestra
By Claire Davies last updated
Adam Young is excited. We can feel the OMG vibes oozing down the phone line, connecting us to the Billboard, NRJ Music Awards and Vevo award-wining, platinum-selling 29-year-old
Richard Thompson on new album Still, songwriting and guitar heroes
By Claire Davies last updated
Richard takes us deeper into his "interesting" new album, talking about the guitar masters he's paid tribute to, and how past demons give him that extra edge.
Counting Crows' Adam Duritz: 10 records that changed my life
By Claire Davies last updated
Talking us through the 10 records that changed his life, the Counting Crows frontman dishes up a fine selection of vinyl from the likes of Beach Boys, Miles Davis, Richard Thompson and Big Star.
Clutch interview (Monster Riffs Week)
By Claire Davies last updated
Question: how much power goes into a truly classic riff? Answer: 50,000 Unstoppable Watts
Tom Morello interview (Monster Riffs Week)
By Claire Davies last updated
Morello on being influenced by sport and politics, trying to ape the sound of a hippo on guitar, and how collaborating with your band will lead to some of your best guitar riffs
Aerosmith interview (Monster Riffs Week)
By Claire Davies last updated
Few bands have created as many memorable riffs as Aerosmith. Joe Perry and Brad Whitford recall how two of their finest, 'Love In An Elevator' and 'Walk This Way', came about.
Def Leppard interview (Monster Riffs Week)
By Claire Davies last updated
Phil Collen gets down with the riff that's filled a thousand strip joints
Megadeth interview (Monster Riffs Week)
By Claire Davies last updated
Megadeth axeman Dave Mustaine walks Total Guitar through the fiery riff from 'Hangar 18'
My Passion interview (Monster Riffs Week)
By Claire Davies last updated
The Hertfordshire rockers' guitar duo get their riff on with Total Guitar
Monster Riffs Week: Part one on Total Guitar!
By Claire Davies last updated
Ahead of TG's Monster Riffs issue (TG207, onsale this Friday 1st Oct), we've decided to bring you a whole week's worth of guitar riff-related goodness
DragonForce Interview: Herman Li talks live album
By Claire Davies last updated
Ever wondered what goes into producing a Nintendo-tinged live power metal album? Herman Li explains all…
Mark Tremonti Interview (Part Two): From the TG Vault
By Claire Davies last updated
Vintage interviews from the TG Vault...
Mark Tremonti Interview (Part One): From the TG Vault
By Claire Davies last updated
Vintage interviews from the TG Vault...
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