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Periphery’s Alchemic Ambition
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Periphery’s Alchemic Ambition

The prog-metal juggernauts’ latest is the product of blood, sweat, tears, and a persistent, fierce commitment to raising the bar for themselves—and for djent—that’s matched every step in their career.

During Cancer Recovery, Thrash Supergroup Dead Cross Reconvenes
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During Cancer Recovery, Thrash Supergroup Dead Cross Reconvenes

The thrash-metal band returns with a sophomore release, where the battle-tested musicians deliver face-melting, eviscerating tunes on the heels of guitarist Michael Crain’s recovery from cancer.

The Multitudes of Madison Cunningham
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The Multitudes of Madison Cunningham

The breakout songwriter-guitarist revels in her truest self on Revealer, staying playful and curious through experimental tunings, a rubber-bridge guitar, and other tone toys, while keeping the essence of the song paramount—a treasured approach she gleaned from the influence of Joni Mitchell.

Haunted Shores’ Misha Mansoor and Mark Holcomb
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Haunted Shores’ Misha Mansoor and Mark Holcomb

The guitar daredevils—wielding their Jackson and PRS axes—bite into the seething darkness of black metal with their soul-searing new album, Void.

Kenny Greenberg’s Blues for Arash
Guitarists

Kenny Greenberg’s Blues for Arash

On his solo debut, the Nashville session wizard discovers his own musical personality in a soundtrack for a movie that wasn’t, with stops in Africa and Mississippi hill country.

Sonic Fever Dreams: Isaiah Mitchell of Earthless and the Black Crowes
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Sonic Fever Dreams: Isaiah Mitchell of Earthless and the Black Crowes

The modern twisted-blues-rock hero and his long-jamming power trio, Earthless, take cues from vintage Japanese psych and folklore to tell the epic musical story of Night Parade of One Hundred Demons.

Animals as Leaders’ Tosin Abasi and Javier Reyes Rediscover “Real” Amps
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Animals as Leaders’ Tosin Abasi and Javier Reyes Rediscover “Real” Amps

Looking to the past for inspiration as they haul ass toward the future of guitar—with elite instruments, innovative techniques, and the stunning compositional arc of the new album Parrhesia.

Sue Foley: Pinky Don’t Play No Mess
Guitarists

Sue Foley: Pinky Don’t Play No Mess

The veteran player’s perfectly tailored take on blues is built on big tones, sculpted picking, and the genre’s Austin tradition—all echoing through a new album named after her beloved paisley Tele.