Stephen Lawson

From inventive tunings to hailing the might of Michael Hedges

It costs £1.50 and is available in local newsagents and music shops

Beverley co-wrote and recorded the classic folk rock albums Stormbringer! and The Road To Ruin.

Jeff Kendrick and Mike Spreitzer's alternative to "passé" music industry

Yes, it's true. I made a cock-up while checking the last few pages on deadline.

Cue massive outpouring of grief and inappropriate public displays of emotion, for Total Guitar's iconic Reviews Editor Ed Mitchell is leaving his full-time post on TG! Our Ed has decided to move back to his beloved Scotland and we need someone to replace him. Don't worry, though - we're not going to let him go just as easily as that. Ed will take his shed north of the border and continue to offer you advice on all your gear queries. This Shed will not be bulldozed! If you think you can fill the big man's shoes, read on...

Q. One of the strings on my guitar keeps breaking. It's always the same one. What could be causing it?

Jimi's producer gives insight on working with a guitar legend

Overwhelmed by Christmas spirit, I just thought I'd say a big thanks to everyone who bought or subscribed to TG this year.

Greetings, TG readers. This is your editor speaking. Come join me this Friday at Birmingham NEC where, in conjunction with Music Live, we'll attempt to break a world record - with guitars!

Green Day guitarist and frontman Bille Joe Armstrong says they have 45 songs ready for their next album and are busy

It's that time again - getchur thinking caps on and send in your votes for Total Guitar's Reader Awards 2007!

With their new album Blackbird released today Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti has revealed how massive changes to the band affected its recording.

LA punk metallers Avenged Sevenfold are including something a bit different with their upcoming album - an interactive DVD...

Taking Back Sunday guitarist Fred Mascherino has decided to leave the band to pursue a solo career.

Nirvana's legendary MTV Unplugged performance of 18th November 1993 is being released at long last on DVD.

The powerful sound of some of metal's most admired names will be echoing through arenas acorss the land next month.

Isaac Hanson, guitarist with teeny-boppers Hanson, was rushed to hospital with a serious heart condition following a show