Anthrax’s Charlie Benante: How ‘Wipe Out!’ and Accept Influenced Him
During this edition of Gear Factor, Benante reveals how he got his drumming start and discusses what led to the decision to try double kick drumming.
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Napalm Death’s John Cooke: His Journey From Driver to Guitarist
He started out by driving the band members around and ended up being the guitar player in Napalm Death.
Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner Thanks ‘Wild Thing’ for Music Start
The guitarist relays how he first came to the decision to pursue music thanks to the first song he learned.
Testament’s Alex Skolnick + Eric Peterson Rock and Reflect on the Riffs That Made Them
In this edition of Gear Factor, the two thrash legends look back at their earlier guitar inspirations and break down the riffs their most proud of.
Motionless In White: ‘Our Band Wouldn’t Be Where It Is Without the Warped Tour’
'We wouldn't be where we are without the Warped Tour.'
Gary Holt Cites Ritchie Blackmore + Ted Nugent as His Guitar Heroes
Hear from the shredder himself.
Steel Panther’s Satchel Reveals Why ‘Pussy Melter’ Pedal Is Worth the Investment
'It's about the same size as a bar of gold, but at this point it's probably worth more,' says the Steel Panther guitarist.
Bad Wolves’ Chris Cain: The Ted Nugent Riff That Changed His Life
The Bad Wolves guitarist also shares his love for PRS guitars in the latest edition of 'Gear Factor.'
Stone Sour’s Christian Martucci Credits KISS Classic for Riff That Inspired Him to Rock
In this latest Gear Factor episode, the Stone Sour guitarist speaks about his music beginnings and his fondness for Zemaitis guitars.