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.
Gear Factor
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.'
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.
Code Orange: Reba Meyers On Her Hardcore Influences
She learned her first song by playing in a Minor Threat cover band.
Bullet for My Valentine, Anti-Flag, Atreyu, Toothgrinder: Their ‘First Riffs’
The bands share the riffs that inspired them to pick up instruments. Metallica, Nirvana and Green Day are mentioned often.