The 1960s and the 1970s were crucial times for the world of guitar music. In fact, the residue and influence of pioneering bold musicians can be heard to this day, with irreverence pivoting the entry of genre crossbreeding became increasingly appealing to both music enthusiasts and general audiences. However, you can’t have irreverence in Rock …
When most guitarists buy an amplifier, it’s for their electric guitar. However, if you have an acoustic-electric guitar most amplifiers aren’t optimized to work best in this application. Sure, it won’t damage your guitar or amp, but may not really do justice to your acoustic’s original rich tone either. Having an acoustic guitar amp specifically …
One thing’s certain, modern rock music as we know it today just wouldn’t be the same without Jack White. Just around a time when rock and roll seemed to be missing a performer that was new and innovative, out came Mr. White as rock music’s hidden ace up its sleeve and took things to a …
The 2000s was defined culturally by its widespread use of the internet that contributed to the globalization that’s ever present in society today; early social media websites such as Myspace and Friendster allowed for individualism and connectivity while music sharing websites shifted the industry economically, allowing for an easier means of storing, recording and distributing …
If you’re a metalhead like me you probably don’t just love metal music, you want to play it too! There are so many great guitars out there for playing metal music. Generally speaking, you’ll be looking for something with a fast neck and hot pickups, possibly even active pickups! You’ll want a guitar designed for …
Life isn’t always easy for musicians, but where you live can help immensely when it comes to that elusive “big break” everyone’s looking for. Different cities are ideal not only for different types of music, but they can also provide better opportunities or lower costs of living compared to others. Here are the twelve best …
With the advancements in digital technology, solid-state and modeling amplifiers have come a long over the past decade or so. This has had a particularly noticeable impact on small battery powered guitar amps as the market is flush with incredible options. The biggest selling point of these battery powered amps is the fact that they …
They say you’ll always remember your first guitar, and I’ve definitely found this to be true. You’re going to spend a ton of time playing your first guitar so you want to make sure you choose one that fits your preferences. Whatever guitar you choose should look, feel, and be all-around exciting to pick up …
When it comes to the most influential songwriters and personalities of all time, it’s impossible to overlook John Lennon. Both solo and with The Beatles, Lennon helped write and record some of the most iconic songs of the entire 20th century that still pander and echo to this day. Over the course of his career, …
Heavy metal music began in the late 1960s and has only grown over time, resulting in unexpected subgenres. With extreme metal genres popping up, the essence of the genre has also evolved with time. And at the forefront of this modern metal wave is Avenged Sevenfold and its lead guitarist, Synyster Gates, as a main …