Code Orange: Reba Meyers On Her Hardcore Influences
She learned her first song by playing in a Minor Threat cover band.
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Anti-Flag, Atreyu, Bullet For My Valentine's First Riffs
The bands share the riffs that inspired them to pick up instruments. Metallica, Nirvana and Green Day are mentioned often.
We Interviewed the 12-Year Old Who Jammed With Sevendust
He smoked the competition at a '30 Seconds to Shred' competition. Gear Factor Host Squiggy spoke to the young guitar prodigy.
How Black Sabbath's Dio Era Inspired Halestorm
The hard rock band talks to 'Gear Factor' host Squiggy about the riffs that inspired them to become musicians.
Nita Strauss: The Secrets Of Her Sound and Her Signature Guitar
In an interview with Gear Factor host Squiggy, she explains everything from the pickups to the design of her JIVA guitar.
Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde Give a Young Metalhead a Dream Weekend
He thought he was just going to see Ozzy Osbourne at Welcome to Rockville. He got a whole lot more than that.
Sound Like Slayer Using John Mayer and Mark Tremonti's Rigs
Believe it or not, you can use John Mayer's signature gear to sound like the thrash metal titans.
Nita Strauss Reveals The Movie That Inspired Her to Play Guitar
The film, starring Ralph Macchio, doesn't involve martial arts, but it does have a pretty sweet battle scene.
Gear Factor Host Squiggy's Guide to Spring's Best New Guitar Gear
Signature gear from Zakk Wylde and Mark Tremonti are among Squiggy's favorite things being released this spring.
A Day To Remember's Surprise Guitar Heroes: Blink-182
"What's My Age Again?" changed his life. And now, he's in a major band and has his own signature ESP guitar.