Latest articles by Matthew Parker
80 signed guitars to be auctioned in aid of Dio cancer charity
Auction in aid of The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund and also features lots from Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Slayer and Foo Fighters, to name a few.
Eric Peterson on 25 years of Testament, 30 years of Alex Skolnick and staying metal
"Life's hard, Testament's harder."
Funeral For A Friend talk Conduit, finding their edge and shirking lead duties
The Bridgend five-piece are back from their break with what will likely prove one of the year's best heavy albums
NAMM 2013: Legendary amp brand Magnatone returns
New range of Magnatone tube amps to feature point-to-point circuitry and renowned pitch-shifting vibrato effect.
NAMM 2013: Kemper announces Cabmaker software
New program will allow users of the Kemper Profiling Amp to create cabinet models based around impulse response technology
The 18 best Christmas number 1s of all time
Your votes have been cast and counted - now find out who's sitting on top of the tree...
Steve Vai on tour stories, avoiding supergroups and lazer fingers
Guitar hero talks touring with David Lee Roth, exaggerated personalities and why to know Yngwie Malmsteen is to love him
On the radar: King Charles
The eccentric folky talks being schooled with Mumford & Sons and learning Bob Dylan songs
Interview: Jason Lytle on the Grandaddy reunion, the analogue age and cave recordings
Plus! His favourite musical tools: a 1970s Jazzmaster, Roland Juno-60 and, err, the weather
Steve Hackett on revisiting Genesis, tackling Bach and 'quiet lead' guitar
The prog guitar god imparts some quick wisdom. Now where did we put those stone tablets...
VIDEO: Rush's Geddy Lee on recording drums for Clockwork Angels (Part 5)
The final part of our exclusive Geddy Lee video series
Me And My Guitar: Ben Sansom, Lower Than Atlantis
The guitarist on his 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom
VIDEO: Rush's Geddy Lee on how studios have evolved (Part 2)
How Rush have changed their recording approach
Summer NAMM 2012: Vox Apache Series Guitars
A quirky travel guitar range with built-in speakers
Summer NAMM 2012: TC Electronic BH250 bass head
A tiny new head with TonePrint capabilities
Summer NAMM 2012: Gibson Grace Potter signature Flying V
Unique finish and BurstBucker Pro pickups
VIDEO: Rush's Geddy Lee on the Time Machine tour (Part 1)
Find out how the Time Machine tour delayed the new album
Epiphone unveils Silverburst Jack Casady signature bass
Firm limits production to just 500 guitars
COMPETITION: Win Hard Rock Hell VI tickets!
Bag yourself six passes for the Winter rock festival
