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Julian Lage: The Art of Limitations
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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.

Alex Skolnick’s Code-Free Creativity
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Alex Skolnick’s Code-Free Creativity

With Prove You’re Not a Robot, the Testament shredder and jazz ace bridges his worlds of jazz and metal—proving that true artistry can’t be automated.

Exploring Infinite Horizons with Abasi Concepts
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Exploring Infinite Horizons with Abasi Concepts

With their 8-string-focused brand, the Animals as Leaders front man and the COO are leading the way in ergonomic, innovative extended-range guitar design.

Steve Cropper, legendary Booker T. and the M.G.'s and Stax Records guitarist, dies at 84
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Steve Cropper, legendary Booker T. and the M.G.'s and Stax Records guitarist, dies at 84

Cropper’s influence as house guitarist and producer at Stax/Volt Records in the 1960s is immeasurable.