Shred Interviews

Neo-Classical Guitarist Matt Mills on a New Acoustic Journey

Neo-Classical Guitarist Matt Mills on a New Acoustic Journey

Posted April 22, 2013 at 7:26 am | No comments

When you open up a can of Matt Mills music, you’ll discover a a variety of flavors that will take you from some finely nuanced flamenco guitar to the world of high velocity shred.

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John 5 – Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor  – What does it all mean?

John 5 – Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor – What does it all mean?

Posted March 19, 2013 at 5:24 am | One comment

To date the band, Rob Zombie, has sold over fifteen million albums worldwide and contributing to much of that success is long standing friend and writing partner – guitarist John 5.

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Joe Stump Revenge of the Shredlord – There’s rock, attitude, and balls to this CD!

Posted October 3, 2012 at 11:00 am | No comments

Guitar legend Joe Stump returns with the best album of a career spanning almost 20 years. His new record Revenge of the Shredlord features 12 new tracks full of the guitar abuse.

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Five Finger Death Punch’s Jason Hook: American Capitalist and Strippers On Set

Five Finger Death Punch’s Jason Hook: American Capitalist and Strippers On Set

Posted September 6, 2011 at 9:00 am | 5 comments

In 2007, a Jason Hook-less Five Finger Death Punch released their debut album, The Way of the Fist, and immediately won recognition from the metal community. When gearing up to write and record their follow-up, co-founder and guitarist Zoltan Bathory finally got the chance to bring in guitarist Jason Hook, who took over the majority of lead duties.

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Steve Vai Interview: Unraveling the Secrets of the Universe

Steve Vai Interview: Unraveling the Secrets of the Universe

Posted June 23, 2011 at 1:20 pm | One comment

It’s not uncommon for a musician to record more work than they release. In Steve Vai’s case, he has a digital ocean at his fingertip ranging from when he played the accordion at nine to something he recorded earlier today. In order to share his life’s work and experiences with the world, Steve has recently launched VaiTunes

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Croatian Shred: Insights From Damir Simic Shime

Croatian Shred: Insights From Damir Simic Shime

Posted November 5, 2010 at 10:00 am | One comment

Last year in Guitar World magazine, ubershredder Yngwie Malmsteen recalled his journey to America, a country he called “truly the land of opportunity.” He came off the plane with a guitar, an extra pair of pants, and a dream, and since his breakthrough, many other European guitarists came over hoping to follow in his footsteps.

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