Mike Stringer's progressive metal masterclass continues with with a lesson in how extended-range guitars open up new ...

And as every guitarist knows, it's all about the riff! I began playing Figure 1, which became the main riff in Let It Burn. With my fret-hand in a 3rd-position G chord shape, I begin by repeating the ...

Stevie Nicks' guitar player was stunned when he heard a 1979 song on the radio.

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Fifty years after its release, Al Stewart’s “Year of the Cat” is back in the spotlight, with Grunge magazine naming the signature hit as one of the best soft rock songs featuring unforgettable ...

The '00s had a bevy of one-hit wonders across all genres. The artists dropped a hit that stuck with us, but why didn't they?

Riff Raff is a weird little grenade of a movie, equal parts awkward family drama and offbeat crime comedy, with just enough chaos to keep you guessing. Set in a snowy cabin that should’ve been a ...

Scientists are on the trail of a mysterious five-particle structure that could challenge one of the biggest theories in physics: string theory. This rare particle—never seen before and predicted not ...