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SMG Review: Love and Death – Chemicals EP

SMG Review: Love and Death – Chemicals EP

Love and Death is the new band that Brian Head Welch (formerly of KoRn) has formed from the remnants of his solo touring band of which I was the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the first two years…

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SMG Weekly Round Up: News From Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bad Seed and More!

SMG Weekly Round Up: News From Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bad Seed and More!

This week pretty much made me question my faith in the human species, but gave me restored faith in karma. More on that later!

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SMG Legends Series: Looking Back at Dimebag Darrell

SMG Legends Series: Looking Back at Dimebag Darrell

Dimebag Darrell Abbott’s most famous musical venture Pantera was formed in 1981, with his brother Vinnie Paul on drums….

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Guitar Zen: Finding Inspiration and Motivation to Play!

Guitar Zen: Finding Inspiration and Motivation to Play!

It’s easy to get yourself amped up and rockin’ when you are learning your craft as a guitarist. When you strap on your favorite axe, plug in to your amp, and hit that first note….

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Prince Rogers Nelson: Much More Than Purple Rain!

Prince Rogers Nelson: Much More Than Purple Rain!

Prince got his first music contract when he was only 17, and released his first album two years later….

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Randy Rhoads: The Passing of a Legend

Randy Rhoads: The Passing of a Legend

To acknowledge the passing of a legend, I decided to visit the location of Randy’s Rhoads final moments outside of Leesburg, Florida at the remote estate of Jerry Calhoun.

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About Guitar: My Influences Change on a Daily Basis!

About Guitar: My Influences Change on a Daily Basis!

Guitarists are often asked who their influences are. Depending on the style of music, they typically name a lot of the same people and bands, and for good reason….

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SMG Experience: Classical Rocks with Robert Johnston

SMG Experience: Classical Rocks with Robert Johnston

Since I was a teenager, long before I’d seen footage of Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen doing it, and a few years before YouTube came about, I’d dreamed of performing my compositions on electric guitar with an orchestra.

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