Why, if something as a guitar riff can be so enjoyable, do we make what’s known as the “stank face” in response to hearing something so initially impactful and impressive?Read More…Scientific Reason You Make a ‘Stank Face’ at Wicked Guitar Riffs
Tag: Guitar
LAMB OF GOD’s MARK MORTON Explains Why His Guitar Tone Isn’t “Perfect” On Albums
If you’ve ever recorded an album, you know how hard it is to get the tone you’re looking for and to get that tone sitting right in the mix. LambRead More…LAMB OF GOD’s MARK MORTON Explains Why His Guitar Tone Isn’t “Perfect” On Albums
John 5 Responds to Accusations of Guitar Miming With Motley Crue
John 5 took to social media to refute allegations that he mimed his guitar parts onstage with Motley Crue. These claims have been peddled on YouTube over the past few daysRead More…John 5 Responds to Accusations of Guitar Miming With Motley Crue
Kerry King’s ‘Perfect’ Guitar Riff Doesn’t Go Far Back
Slayer are known as one of the heaviest bands in metal history, but according to Kerry King, his most “perfect riff” actually came during the recording of his new soloRead More…Kerry King’s ‘Perfect’ Guitar Riff Doesn’t Go Far Back
We All Know Guitar Is Not Going Anywhere
There’s been a lot of fretting lately about the future of the guitar solo. Last December we published a story about Metallica‘s Kirk Hammett‘s stance on it, where he saidRead More…We All Know Guitar Is Not Going Anywhere
The Metal Legend Who Taught Gary Holt How to Play Guitar
Exodus and Slayer‘s Gary Holt credits a metal legend with teaching him how to play guitar — Kirk Hammett. Of course, both musicians have ties to Exodus and Hammett, at that time,Read More…The Metal Legend Who Taught Gary Holt How to Play Guitar
Kycto – A Concert for Guitar, Voice, and Drums – Album Review
Another nighttime after another insignificant daytime, lost in the surreal confines of my Helsinki existence. Tonight, I delve into KYCTO, originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, for a while now based inRead More…Kycto – A Concert for Guitar, Voice, and Drums – Album Review
DragonForce’s Herman Li Addresses State of the Guitar Solo
“We’re definitely not slowing down, playing less guitars,” says DragonForce‘s Herman Li, referencing the epic song “Burning Heart” and its 13 or so guitar solos. Within a chat with FullRead More…DragonForce’s Herman Li Addresses State of the Guitar Solo