Metallica have created some of the most critically acclaimed music in the world of rock and metal over the course of three decades. And one of the foundations of their music has been Kirk Hammett's ...

There's a particular kind of silence that follows a great guitar solo. Not the silence of an ending, but the silence of a ...

Glen Campbell long ago cemented his status as music legend. Before earning nine Grammy Awards for such hit songs as “Gentle on My Mind” and “Rhinestone Cowboy,” the country icon was a de facto member ...

Some moments in music don't just play - they hit you somewhere deep and don't let go. A truly great guitar solo is like that.

An awesome guitar solo is like a great drug: It elevates the acceptably awesome to a level of euphoric otherworldliness. Sometimes it provides a thrill all on its own. Sometimes you ponder its ...

Hello! I'm back with another edition of Music Mood Board. This week, I've been into songs that feature stirring guitar solos and chords. The six-string rig is one of my favorite instruments to listen ...

If there’s one reason why classic rock is beloved today, it likely has to do with the electric guitar. But to be even more specific, it probably has something to do with the electric lead guitar solo.

The highly anticipated release of Guitar Hero 5 is just a few days away. And as the latest installment in the axe-grinding videogame series approaches, we're taking a look back at the music that made ...