Matthew Parker
Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.
Latest articles by Matthew Parker
Epiphone announce Jeff Waters (Annihilator) UK workshops
By Matthew Parker last updated
Jeff Waters, guitarist for metal stalwarts Annihilator, has teamed up with Epiphone for a series of workshops around guitar stores in Europe throughout May. Scroll down for the full list of dates.
Slash 2011 UK tour dates announced
By Matthew Parker last updated
Slash has announced a string of solo UK tour dates based around his forthcoming summer festival appearances.
Total Guitar issue 214: Inside the mag
By Matthew Parker last updated
The second issue of the new-look Total Guitar magazine is now available on newsstands nationwide, but you can have a look inside right here.
Guns N' Roses 'Live And Let Die' lesson (TG214)
By Matthew Parker last updated
GN'R showed the world how to play a cover when Slash and co amped up Paul McCartney and Wings' original with a van load of Marshalls.
AC/DC 'Back In Black' lesson (TG214)
By Matthew Parker last updated
The death of Bon Scott could have broken them, but AC/DC ploughed on and released this open chord onslaught that would become one of the biggest rock records of all time.
Sex Pistols 'God Save The Queen' lesson (TG214)
By Matthew Parker last updated
Just in time for the royal wedding… Learn the Pistols' anarchic punk classic, which showed Steve Jones' raw talent as an expert rhythm guitar man.
Riff Of The Month: Foo Fighters 'Rope' (TG214)
By Matthew Parker last updated
Learn the main riff for Foo Fighters 'Rope' in this free sample guitar lesson. Pick up Total Guitar issue 214 (on sale 15th April to 12th May 2011) for a guide to getting the song's tones.
Essentials Lesson: Blues scale riffs (TG214)
By Matthew Parker last updated
Try out the moody, dissonant sounds of this commonly used guitar scale.
Rockschool Grade Three (TG214)
By Matthew Parker last updated
Make your playing even more musical by experimenting with accents and vibrato in the first of TG's lessons on the Grade Three piece, 'Download'.
Joe Bonamassa Guest Lesson (TG214)
By Matthew Parker last updated
Check out the video above to watch Joe Bonamassa's guest lesson for Total Guitar issue 214 and pick up the mag for for the accompanying tab and explanation.
Mark Morton (Lamb Of God) Guest Lesson (TG214)
By Matthew Parker last updated
Check out the video above to watch Mark Morton's guest lesson for Total Guitar issue 214 and pick up the mag for for the accompanying tab and explanation.
Huey Morgan (Fun Lovin' Criminals) Guest Lesson (TG214)
By Matthew Parker last updated
Check out the video above to watch Huey Morgan's guest lesson for Total Guitar issue 214 and pick up the mag for for the accompanying tab and explanation.
Queen talk first gig and band early days
By Matthew Parker last updated
Brian May and Roger Taylor talk Queen's roots at plaque unveiling
Foo Fighters' Nate Mendel on his signature Fender P-Bass...
By Matthew Parker last updated
We discuss his reputation as the Foo Fighters lynch-pin, his current tour rig and find out all about the design, spec and history of his new signature Fender P-Bass
Mikey Way talks bass heroes, 'Bowie moments' and his signature Squier
By Matthew Parker last updated
We caught up with Mikey Way, bassist for US alternative rockers My Chemical Romance and what inspired him to pick up the instrument, what made him stick with it and how he buys a bass...
Foo Fighters' Nate Mendel: fights and Sunny Day Real Estate
By Matthew Parker last updated
Part one of our in-depth interview with Nate Mendel sees the Foo Fighters bassist discuss the 80s punk scene, why Sunny Day Real Estate are done and the fraught sessions behind, One By One.
Gibson's Min-Etune – the basics
By Matthew Parker last updated
What is the Tronical Min-Etune system? What can it do? And will it be worth the money?
On the radar: Pagiins
By Matthew Parker last updated
MusicRadar meets Arkansas's inspirational garage-pop nutters Pagiins
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