Best Guitar Amps for Metal
I’m going to begin with a huge disclaimer! In my humble opinion, there’s no such thing as “the best amplifier” for anything — regardless of... Read more »
Articles by Nick Bowcott
Nov 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
Oct 17, 2025, 11:26 AM
The Ace That Launched a Thousand Licks: Rest In Peace, Mr. Frehley
Like countless rock fans and rock guitarists, the news hit me hard — really freaking hard — that the one and only Ace Frehley has left this... Read more »
Jul 23, 2025, 2:26 PM
Ozzy Osbourne – Anything BUT an Ordinary Man
Just as it hit countless others, the tragic news of Ozzy’s passing hit me like that proverbial ton of bricks. Not only was he the pride of... Read more »
Jul 15, 2025, 10:00 AM
The Back to the Beginning Concert – Getting into Gear
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, an unimaginable gathering took place that was the single greatest heavy-metal event not only of our lifetimes but... Read more »
Jul 14, 2025, 8:00 AM
Board to Be Wylde: Win a Zakk Wylde Signature Pedalboard & Signed Vinyl
“These pedals definitely work for me, which is why they’ve been on my board beyond forever. They can take a severe beating and give me all the... Read more »
Jul 8, 2025, 1:03 PM
Active vs. Passive Pickups: What’s the Difference? Which Is Best?
“What’s the difference between active and passive pickups?” This is a question that pops up time and time again and will no doubt continue to do... Read more »
Jun 11, 2025, 10:00 AM
Why Your Amazing Bedroom Guitar Tone Rarely Works Onstage – It’s Not Your Fault!
Does the following scenario sound familiar? You’ve always dreamed of playing guitar in a band, so you boldly decide to take that all-important... Read more »
Apr 25, 2025, 3:57 PM
Stacking Dirt Boxes for Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
Stacking overdrive devices is nothing new. Back in the day, when amps had no gain control and you had to crank them to 11 just to get an... Read more »
Apr 17, 2025, 6:00 PM
12 Best Signature Guitars for Metal
For most musicians, having a guitar manufacturer deem them worthy of a signature product is a huge yet humbling badge of honor — and rightfully... Read more »
Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 PM
Best Distortion Pedals for Metal
At the risk of stating the obvious, “distortion” and “metal” are synonymous — duh! That said, there’s much more to it than just that. Why?... Read more »