
Matthew Parker
Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.
Latest articles by Matthew Parker

80 signed guitars to be auctioned in aid of Dio cancer charity
By Matthew Parker last updated
Auction in aid of The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund and also features lots from Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Slayer and Foo Fighters, to name a few.

Eric Peterson on 25 years of Testament, 30 years of Alex Skolnick and staying metal
By Matthew Parker last updated
"Life's hard, Testament's harder."

Funeral For A Friend talk Conduit, finding their edge and shirking lead duties
By Matthew Parker last updated
The Bridgend five-piece are back from their break with what will likely prove one of the year's best heavy albums

NAMM 2013: Legendary amp brand Magnatone returns
By Matthew Parker last updated
New range of Magnatone tube amps to feature point-to-point circuitry and renowned pitch-shifting vibrato effect.

NAMM 2013: Kemper announces Cabmaker software
By Matthew Parker last updated
New program will allow users of the Kemper Profiling Amp to create cabinet models based around impulse response technology

Ben Harper on Get Up!
By Matthew Parker last updated
The songwriter talks slide guitar and adventures with blues legends

The 18 best Christmas number 1s of all time
By Matthew Parker last updated
Your votes have been cast and counted - now find out who's sitting on top of the tree...

Steve Vai on tour stories, avoiding supergroups and lazer fingers
By Matthew Parker last updated
Guitar hero talks touring with David Lee Roth, exaggerated personalities and why to know Yngwie Malmsteen is to love him

On the radar: King Charles
By Matthew Parker last updated
The eccentric folky talks being schooled with Mumford & Sons and learning Bob Dylan songs

Interview: Jason Lytle on the Grandaddy reunion, the analogue age and cave recordings
By Matthew Parker last updated
Plus! His favourite musical tools: a 1970s Jazzmaster, Roland Juno-60 and, err, the weather

Steve Hackett on revisiting Genesis, tackling Bach and 'quiet lead' guitar
By Matthew Parker last updated
The prog guitar god imparts some quick wisdom. Now where did we put those stone tablets...

Gibson unveils SG Diablo Premium Plus
By Matthew Parker last updated
Classic model gets overhauled for pro players

Fender Custom Shop 2012 Limited Edition range
By Matthew Parker last updated
Five new high-end guitars and basses

VIDEO: Rush's Geddy Lee on recording drums for Clockwork Angels (Part 5)
By Matthew Parker last updated
The final part of our exclusive Geddy Lee video series

WORLD PREMIERE: Shinedown - Enemies video
By Matthew Parker last updated
The world's worst band meeting?

Me And My Guitar: Ben Sansom, Lower Than Atlantis
By Matthew Parker, Total Guitar last updated
The guitarist on his 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom

VIDEO: Rush's Geddy Lee on how studios have evolved (Part 2)
By Matthew Parker last updated
How Rush have changed their recording approach

Summer NAMM 2012: Vox Apache Series Guitars
By Matthew Parker last updated
A quirky travel guitar range with built-in speakers

Summer NAMM 2012: TC Electronic BH250 bass head
By Matthew Parker last updated
A tiny new head with TonePrint capabilities

Summer NAMM 2012: Gibson Grace Potter signature Flying V
By Matthew Parker last updated
Unique finish and BurstBucker Pro pickups

VIDEO: Rush's Geddy Lee on the Time Machine tour (Part 1)
By Matthew Parker last updated
Find out how the Time Machine tour delayed the new album

Epiphone unveils Silverburst Jack Casady signature bass
By Matthew Parker last updated
Firm limits production to just 500 guitars

COMPETITION: Win Hard Rock Hell VI tickets!
By Matthew Parker last updated
Bag yourself six passes for the Winter rock festival
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