Matt Frost

Between 1969 and 1973, Deep Purple’s MkII incarnation took on the world then tore itself apart. This is the story of the axe fights, smashed Strats, neo-classical solos and power struggles behind British rock’s most dysfunctional family

The jazz pro discusses his guitar philosophy

Total Guitar's definitive guide

Plus the Last Shadow Puppet gives us the lowdown on high-flying new solo album, Coup De Grace

Tedeschi Trucks Band slide king on playing live and storytelling solos

Genius songwriter on his new solo boxset and top albums

The musical visionary behind the War On Drugs, Adam Granduciel, talks tone and embracing spontaneity on new album, A Deeper Understanding...

From Bob Dylan to The Little Mermaid

Following a year of divisive political upheaval, former Genesis guitar virtuoso Steve Hackett has released arguably his most powerful solo album yet.

We catch up with legendary singer-songwriter David Crosby to chat about his new album, his love of alternate tunings and Joni Mitchell’s influence

The seasoned producer offers some insight

PLUS – Henri chats about his debut EP, mastering "super-charged boogie woogie" and how he became a 9 million hit internet sensation

We chew the fat with The Darkness's Justin Hawkins and hear all about the band's new album, his love for Marshall stacks and the downsides of taking barbarians on the road.

Former David Bowie and current Cure guitarist discusses fifth album

Mr Big star and virtuoso guitar legend talks early influences

Raw rock outfit deliver a loud and proud garage-fuelled sophomore album for Seattle's Sub Pop label

The ex-Genesis genius on his new album

In-depth with the chart-storming six-string songwriter

Since the mid-1980s, Paul Gilbert has continually blown minds with his genre-bending high-speed fretboard heroics. This is the story of his musical life...

In-depth in a rare guitar interview

10 essential pieces of gear from Beatles Gear – The Ultimate Edition plus insight from author Andy Babiuk

Million-selling indie phenomenon reveals the albums that blow his mind plus insight into the debut Ron Pope & The Nighthawks album

It's been a whole two years since we caught up with Vintage Trouble's inimitable six-string hero, Nalle Colt, and the four-piece rhythm 'n' blues rockers have been typically busy in the interim

The London Souls guitar phenomenon Tash Neal has battled more than most to get where he is today. We chat childhood visions, simple tones and how a cab ride nearly cost him his life…

Sometimes, it's pretty damn hard to believe that Notts-born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jake Bugg is still just 22 years old.