Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Though Hammett will celebrate his 63rd birthday in November, hanging up his guitar and settling down is the last thing on his mind ...

As a metal guitarist, it pains me to say that on some days, I don’t even want to look at my guitar, let alone play it. There are moments when I feel so devoid of inspiration that I question why I ever ...

There are many ways to commemorate the death of a loved one, and for this guitarist whose dad was his “biggest supporter,” incorporating his ashes into the fretboard of his electric guitar serves as a ...

Brent Hinds, former lead guitarist for the heavy metal band Mastodon, died Wednesday in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta, according to reports by Variety, Billboard and other media outlets. Hinds, 51, ...

An acclaimed rock/metal guitarist is dead at 51 after a motorcycle crash. NBC reports Brent Hinds, a former member of the Grammy-winning metal band Mastodon, died Wednesday when his Harley Davidson ...

Slayer's legendary guitarist and songwriter Kerry King is pulling no punches when it comes to his preference between Megadeth and Metallica. Despite playing in Megadeth in 1984 for a handful of shows, ...

As Judas Priest continues its tour in support of last year’s “Invincible Shield” record and marks the 35th anniversary of 1990’s “Painkiller” album, guitarist Richie Faulkner is hoping that the new ...

It was over two decades ago that a guitarist left an iconic metal band. Now, this week, the musician has expanded upon his decision to part ways with the group, and how it feels to become a ...

Phil Campbell, the guitarist who spent more than three decades as a member of the legendary hard rock band Motörhead, has died. He was 64. The musician died Saturday following what his family ...

From amp settings and pickups to advanced rhythm and riffing techniques, mastering metal guitar is about blending technical skill with tone-shaping artistry. Whether you’re chasing crushing riffs, ...

News broke over the weekend that the female vocalist of a popular metal band had exited the group mid-tour. Now one of its guitarists — who also happens to be the female singer’s husband — has left as ...

Legendary Metal Guitarist, 62, Makes Bold Statement About the Future of His Career originally appeared on Parade. Metallica will be on hand to witness history in July. The metal legends, who rose from ...