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

VIDEO: Fender and Gibson 2012 USA Standards demo
By Matthew Parker last updated
Strat, Tele and Les Paul side-by-side

Me And My Guitar: Scott Gorham, Thin Lizzy
By Matthew Parker last updated
On his battle-worn 1957 Gibson Les Paul

Squier unveils two Vintage Modified Telecaster basses
By Matthew Parker last updated
Two new affordable four-strings on the way

Gibson unveils 1959 Les Paul Factory Burst
By Matthew Parker last updated
Only 200 set to be produced

Mark Tremonti Q&A on Twitter - now finished
By Matthew Parker last updated
Alter Bridge man online from 7-8PM UK time

In pictures: Gibson Les Paul 60th Anniversary Limited
By Matthew Parker last updated
Only 300 commemorative guitars to be made

VIDEO: Lynyrd Skynyrd on new song Something To Live For
By Matthew Parker last updated
Band explain politically-motivated tune

20 of the fastest guitarists in the world today
By Matthew Parker last updated
Our pick of the first to the finish line

DiMarzio announces Steve Vai Gravity Storm pickups
By Matthew Parker last updated
Shred legend gets new signature 'buckers

Michael Schenker for 2013 UK tour dates
By Matthew Parker last updated
Former UFO man heading this way in April

First look: Prototype Waghorn Alex Hutchings guitar
By Matthew Parker last updated
See the unusual one-off model here

Slash announces 2012 UK tour dates
By Matthew Parker last updated
Brixton Academy and Manchester Apollo gigs

14 albums that inspired Jimi Hendrix
By Matthew Parker, Jacob McMurray last updated
Take a peek at the guitar god's records

Me And My Guitar: Derya 'Dez' Nagle, The Safety Fire
By Total Guitar, Matthew Parker last updated
The guitarist on his Wirebird Contour IV

Italia introduces Fiorano, Modulo and Imola designs
By Matthew Parker last updated
Three shiny new models from Trev Wilkinson

Gibson unveils Tak Matsumoto Doublecut Custom Ebony model
By Matthew Parker last updated
Japanese star gets his SEVENTH signature guitar

G&L unveils the ASAT Classic Alnico
By Matthew Parker last updated
Leo Fender-associated firm beefs up its T-style

VIDEO: Black Country Communion in the studio
By Matthew Parker last updated
See Joe Bonamassa and co. recording their new album

Me And My Guitar: Gus G, Firewind/Ozzy Osbourne
By Matthew Parker, Total Guitar last updated
The Greek metaller on his latest signature model

The Darkness to support Lady Gaga on European tour dates
By Matthew Parker last updated
Justin Hawkins and co picked as main support for the pop star's 2012 'Born This Way Ball' dates

RIP Dr Jim Marshall OBE (1923—2012)
By Matthew Parker last updated
The man, the myth, the legend: Dr Jim Marshall OBE, founder of the Marshall Amps brand has died, aged 88. TG's editor, Stuart Williams, pays his own respects.

Video: Graham Coxon talks telecasters
By Matthew Parker last updated
This month's cover star on his axe of choice

Riff Of The Month: Van Halen 'The Trouble With Never' (TG227)
By Matthew Parker last updated
This month we look at Eddie Van Halen's new composition 'The Trouble With Never' from recent album 'A Different Kind Of Truth'.
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