Chris Kies

Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.

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Chris Kies

Rig Rundown: Bring Me the Horizon’s Lee Malia

The English guitarist reps a surfy signature and killer Quad Cortex on his band’s latest tour.

Rig Rundown: Hayley Williams Band

The Paramore star’s backing band rocks with well-stocked pedalboards.

Jared James Nichols [2026]

The blues-rock guitar wizard goes back to basics.

Rig Rundown: Gov’t Mule 2026

The long-running jam band’s new bassist relies on Atlanta-made pickups, an Aluminati signature, and a double-headed amp setup.

Rig Rundown: Dethklok [2026]

The beloved metal group packed the stage with digital modelers and a raft of shred machines on their spring tour.

Rig Rundown: Little Barrie

All-star guitarist Barrie Cadogan takes us through his treasured tone totems at Easy Eye Sound.

Rig Rundown: Crowbar

The Louisiana sludge-metal vets give us the lowdown on their setups.

Rig Rundown: Lamb of God’s Mark Morton [2026]

The metal titans’ lead guitarist shares his most dependable pieces of tried-and-true Gibson and Mesa/Boogie kit.

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Chris Kies

The English guitarist reps a surfy signature and killer Quad Cortex on his band’s latest tour.

The Paramore star’s backing band rocks with well-stocked pedalboards.

The blues-rock guitar wizard goes back to basics.

The long-running jam band’s new bassist relies on Atlanta-made pickups, an Aluminati signature, and a double-headed amp setup.

The beloved metal group packed the stage with digital modelers and a raft of shred machines on their spring tour.

All-star guitarist Barrie Cadogan takes us through his treasured tone totems at Easy Eye Sound.

The Louisiana sludge-metal vets give us the lowdown on their setups.

The metal titans’ lead guitarist shares his most dependable pieces of tried-and-true Gibson and Mesa/Boogie kit.