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The Modern Metal Les Paul Has Arrived!

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Chris Kies
By Chris KiesFeb 03, 2026
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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The Lamb of God lead flamethrower has played Gibsons since the '90s and now has a signature model that brings the modern chug and crunch with some contemporary changes to the iconic recipe.

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