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The Damned Guitarist Brian James Dead at 70
Brian James, co-founding guitarist with The Damned, died at the age of 70 on Mar. 6, his family confirmed. He was the lead songwriter for the band in their early years and wrote their 1977 track “New ...
The gallop is the most important metal rhythm of them all – learn the breakneck guitar technique behind Metallica, Slayer and Iron Maiden classics
This rhythm found fame in heavy metal, but it's been used in all genres for decades – making it a must-learn for every ...
Joe Bonamassa explains the soloing secrets of his hero Gary Moore – and says no Moore, no Bonamassa
No Moore, no Bonamassa, says Joe, as he puts together four blazing solo ideas inspired by the late blues-rock force of nature ...
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"There’s so much that can be done on the guitar. I’ve only done a few bits and pieces, really": Play like Jimmy Page with this 5-point plan
Alternatively, if you treat the 12th fret B as your root note, playing in B minor instead of E minor, you'll be bending to a bV interval – another tense sound. This lick is made up of a simple ...
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The heavenly harmony of the spheres: A beginner's guide to the Mellotron in six essential songs
Manufactured in Birmingham, beginning in the mid-60s, the Mellotron is a keyboard instrument that works by playing tapes of ...