John Sykes passed away in December at the age of 65, to the shock and dismay of many. He first came to prominence in the early 80s with NWOBHM act Tygers Of Pan Tang, though within a few short years ...

That's right. So who's ready for a good rocking? Prepare your eyes and ears for this sonic feast of classic rock courtesy of guitarist Andrea Boccarusso on YouTube. The stellar musician blasts through ...

Nov. 8—Canadian heavy metal group, Striker, returns to Albuquerque with new music and a new album. "We're really excited about it," said vocalist Dan Cleary. "We're on tour with our friends in Seven ...

Through his work with the Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and his solo group, Warren Haynes has established himself as one of blues rock’s finest electric guitar greats, assembling a bevy of records ...

The electric guitar is inarguably the defining instrument of classic rock (other than perhaps voice). In the mid-20th century, its malleable sound allowed countless bands to alter the course of music.

What do you get when you combine incredibly unique guitar work, biting songwriting, and groundbreaking production? You get Dire Straits. The British rock band, formed in 1977, has been breaking ...

Tony Iommi is the undisputed champion of the heavy metal riff. He earned that title in the early ’70s, as his memorable guitar riffs — short, repeated chord progressions that help form the rhythmic ...