Metal is a genre that prides itself on its technicality – but sometimes a meaty guitar riff is all you need to serve a great song. Getting faces scrunched and heads banging is one of the best things a ...

A Ramones’ classic makes it onto the list – but which is it? - Roberta Bayley/Redferns We’re going to fall out about this, obviously. But here we go. Let’s just start with the idea that a riff is a ...

Creating the perfect catchy guitar riff is an art in itself. Without relying on typical, overused chord progressions (e.g., Boston’s “More Than a Feeling” or Neutral Milk Hotel’s “In the Aeroplane ...

I thought I was the only guy who dug Metallica and Old Crow Medicine Show. But roots ace Stash Wyslouch, formerly of the amazing Deadly Gentlemen, has produced a whole album of heavy riffs and ...

The Music Experience's Squiggy traveled to the guitarist's home, where he got a first hand demonstration featuring some of John 5's favorite riffs from his new album. First up is a song called "Howdy" ...

Bill and the Belles can flat out sing. Early country music, spot-on harmonies and spectacular timing make this one of the best groups to come down the pike in a while. Presenting a show that ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Most dreams are forgotten within seconds of waking. The world of rock 'n' roll can thank Keith Richards for keeping his tape player running. It was 50 years ago that the Rolling ...