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Miles Kalchik
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Chicago's Ratboys Lean Into a Feeling

Julian Lage: The Art of Limitations
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Julian Lage: The Art of Limitations

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Blackwater Holylight’s Heavenly Heaviness

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My Morning Jacket
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Pro Pedalboards 2026!

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Why Jason Narducy and Michael Shannon Are Touring R.E.M.'s Iconic Albums

With the help of a crew of veteran players, film star Shannon and guitarist Narducy are taking the music of the iconic Georgia band out on the road.

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Will McFarlane: Muscle Shoals’ Living Guitar Legend

As the last active member of the Swampers’ inner circle, the masterful guitarist carries the torch for one of the most distinctive sounds to emerge from America’s musical roots.

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Treaty Oak Revival’s Family Tree

How an uncle-nephew guitar team, a vacuum repair shop, and some Van Halen, John Mayer and Fireball Whisky grew into West Texas Degenerate, the band’s grittiest album yet.

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Set the World Afire: Dave Mustaine on Megadeth's Final Album and a Lifetime of Riffs

Dave Mustaine spent four decades igniting thrash metal with Megadeth. Now, he reflects on closing the book with the band’s 17th and final studio album, the health battles that led him here, and the riff-driven legacy he's leaving behind.

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Artist Features

Listening and Looking with Steve Tibbetts

The sonic experimenter invites us into his creative process, from trips around the world to his daily routine in his Minnesota studio.

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Artist Features

Home Front’s Post-Punk Call to Arms

With their new record Watch It Die, the Edmonton rabble-rousers storm the gates of the post-punk revival.

Taking the Reins: Nuno Bettencourt on Why and How He Built His Own Guitar Company
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Taking the Reins: Nuno Bettencourt on Why and How He Built His Own Guitar Company

After 35 years with Washburn, the Extreme guitarist opens up about launching Nuno Guitars, featuring new models and the iconic N4, all under his own name.

Just Mustard’s Art of Noise
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Just Mustard’s Art of Noise

The Irish quintet craft bewitching walls of sound on their new album, We Were Just Here, with guitarists David Noonan and Mete Kalyon pushing boundaries through experimental textures and twisted melodies that transform guitars into something far beyond traditional rock.

Steve Morse: “I'm a Student of Everything"
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Steve Morse: “I'm a Student of Everything"

The Dixie Dregs founder and former Deep Purple guitarist talks hard work—musical and otherwise—as he releases the high-flying Triangulation, his first Steve Morse Band record in 16 years.

How Pat Benatar guitarist Neil Giraldo took over the ‘80s airwaves
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How Pat Benatar guitarist Neil Giraldo took over the ‘80s airwaves