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After years of identity struggles, the French progressive metalcore band have redefined themselves and, in their fifth album, created one of modern metal’s brightest statements ...

Derringer enjoyed a long-running collaboration with “Weird Al” Yankovic. Rick serving as the producer of and played guitar on the comedic musician’s first six albums. Among the many tracks ...

If barre chords and weird shapes are holding you back, this video is for you. Learn how to reframe difficult chords into easier, more playable versions using simple theory-based techniques.

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MetMo has designed them – particularly the stainless models – to outlast the buyer as a tool that can be passed down a few generations. As such, each part is CNC-machined, and the Fractal Vise ...

Superb sounds, from classics to weird and factory presets are great. 32 presets plus 16 user-definable waveform shapes. Super-tough build and fun ... Just because tremolo is one of the oldest guitar ...

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