We Interviewed the 12-Year Old Who Jammed With SevendustWe Interviewed the 12-Year Old Who Jammed With SevendustHe smoked the competition at a '30 Seconds to Shred' competition. Gear Factor Host Squiggy spoke to the young guitar prodigy. Brian IvesBrian Ives
How Black Sabbath's Dio Era Inspired HalestormHow Black Sabbath's Dio Era Inspired HalestormThe hard rock band talks to 'Gear Factor' host Squiggy about the riffs that inspired them to become musicians. Brian IvesBrian Ives
Nita Strauss: The Secrets Of Her Sound and Her Signature GuitarNita Strauss: The Secrets Of Her Sound and Her Signature GuitarIn an interview with Gear Factor host Squiggy, she explains everything from the pickups to the design of her JIVA guitar. Brian IvesBrian Ives
Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde Give a Young Metalhead a Dream WeekendOzzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde Give a Young Metalhead a Dream WeekendHe thought he was just going to see Ozzy Osbourne at Welcome to Rockville. He got a whole lot more than that. Brian IvesBrian Ives
Sound Like Slayer Using John Mayer and Mark Tremonti's RigsSound Like Slayer Using John Mayer and Mark Tremonti's RigsBelieve it or not, you can use John Mayer's signature gear to sound like the thrash metal titans. Brian IvesBrian Ives
Nita Strauss Reveals The Movie That Inspired Her to Play GuitarNita Strauss Reveals The Movie That Inspired Her to Play GuitarThe film, starring Ralph Macchio, doesn't involve martial arts, but it does have a pretty sweet battle scene. Brian IvesBrian Ives
Gear Factor Host Squiggy's Guide to Spring's Best New Guitar GearGear Factor Host Squiggy's Guide to Spring's Best New Guitar GearSignature gear from Zakk Wylde and Mark Tremonti are among Squiggy's favorite things being released this spring. Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
A Day To Remember's Surprise Guitar Heroes: Blink-182 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. Brian IvesBrian Ives
John 5 on His Signature Fender Telecaster: Gear FactorJohn 5 on His Signature Fender Telecaster: Gear Factor"You can play it in a country band, or you could play it in a rock band," which makes sense: John 5 has played for Rob Zombie, David Lee Roth and k.d. lang.Brian IvesBrian Ives
John 5 on Eddie Van Halen: 'He's Like Benjamin Franklin' John 5 on Eddie Van Halen: 'He's Like Benjamin Franklin' Rob Zombie's ghoulish guitarist geeks out on Eddie Van Halen as a guitarist, a songwriter and as an inventor and designer. Brian IvesBrian Ives