Dimebag Darrell wrote 42 lesson columns for Guitar World. Here’s the best advice he shared
We’ve collected the best of Dimebag’s “Riffer Madness” columns for the ultimate masterclass in the late Pantera guitarist’s trailblazing style ...
The legendary guitarist who almost joined Jethro Tull: ‘He was the man’
There is a reason why Ian Anderson rates heavy metal so highly, and one of the supreme rock icons of the day almost joined Jethro Tull.
How Led Zeppelin Changed the World
Led Zeppelin, if you take in the full measure of their annihilating sunburst grandeur, are a very hard band to categorize.
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4 Fun Facts About Black Sabbath’s ‘Master of Reality’ in Honor of Recording Anniversary This Week
We explore four fun facts about Black Sabbath's 1971 album 'Master of Reality' in honor of its recording anniversary.
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“In my head, I could hear it as a monster.” Tony Iommi on the moment he instantly composed “Iron Man,” calling it one of two Black Sabbath songs he relates to
The guitarist, who will regroup with Black Sabbath's original lineup, told Guitar Player the song is an example of his desire ...
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Why Zakk Wylde swapped Black Label Society and metal for southern rock on Book Of Shadows 2
Southern rock and country music has always been part of Black Label Society leader and Ozzy Osbourne right-hand-man Zakk Wylde’s DNA. But 2016’s solo album Book Of Shadows 2 found Zakk leaning into ...
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Heavy Metal Guitar Legend John Sykes Passes Away at 65
Celebrated heavy metal guitarist John Sykes ... for his exceptional ability to craft engaging and memorable hard rock guitar riffs and solos. His songwriting played a pivotal role in the success ...
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The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now
Whether you're looking for explosive black metal, melodically inclined alt or something completely off the deep in, we've assembled a fine selection of new music releases for you to explore below.