5 AC/DC Riffs Frequently Played Wrong | Guitar Lesson
In the minds of many, myself included, AC/DC is more than just a band; it’s an institution of rock — a way of life for over four decades. The... Read more »
Articles by Nick Bowcott
Oct 18, 2019, 2:00 PM
Oct 18, 2019, 8:00 AM
How to Play Inverted Power Chords
In the pair of videos, Classic Rock & Metal Riffs That Use Inverted Power Chords: Pt. 1 & Pt. 2, we take a look at a slew of examples of this... Read more »
Oct 1, 2019, 8:00 AM
Pedal Tips for Creating Tight Metal Tones
Using distortion, overdrive, and boost pedals to push an already distorted amp “over the edge.” Welcome to the wonderful world of “front-ending”... Read more »
Sep 13, 2019, 8:00 AM
Hail Me a Cab! Revisiting The Classic 1960A Marshall Cab
Jim Marshall’s groundbreaking gift to rock guitar: the angled 4 x 12″ cabinet. To misquote a well-known credit card ad, the plentiful time I got... Read more »
Sep 11, 2019, 4:00 PM
Ozzy Collaborates with Post Malone: Timely or Taboo?
The much loved, multi-platinum metal legend Ozzy “the Prince of Darkness” Osbourne and the much loved, multi-platinum rapper, musical-genre... Read more »
Aug 20, 2019, 8:00 AM
How to Play 3 Famous Pantera Riffs the Dimebag Way
Celebrating Dimebag’s Timeless Legacy The year 1966 was a great one — England won the World Cup for the first and probably only time, plus — on... Read more »
Aug 13, 2019, 11:30 AM
Remembering Aspen Pittman with Reverence & Respect
The music industry mourns the loss of a larger-than-life character Aspen Pittman was a true music industry giant in every sense of the word.... Read more »
Jul 29, 2019, 8:00 AM
Ode to Jim Marshall: Guitar Amp Icon, Legendary “Father of Loud”
Here on stage, the Marshall noise is piercing through your ears, it kicks your ass, kicks your face, exploding feeling nears… Metallica,... Read more »
Jun 11, 2019, 11:57 AM
How to Play “Heartstrings” by Frost | Guitar Lesson
In the pantheon of progressive rock, the British band Frost needs no introduction. Deservedly dubbed as a supergroup, this band’s prowess and... Read more »
Apr 26, 2019, 10:36 AM
How to Play Five FEROCIOUS Zakk Wylde Guitar Licks | Guitar Lesson
A celebration of the 20th anniversary of Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society via five E minor licks in his signature, rapid-fire style. This salute... Read more »