
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
DragonForce part ways with singer – and open auditions to fans!
By Matthew Parker last updated
UK power metal kings DragonForce have split with their singer ZP Theart

WMD Geiger Counter pedal: First look
By Matthew Parker last updated
May TG introduce you to the rather striking Geiger Counter pedal from WMD.
Jayce Lewis to appear in BBC documentary ‘Big in India’
By Matthew Parker last updated
Guitarist/vocalist/one-man-musical-force Jayce Lewis is the subject of a new documentary from BBC Wales, ‘Big in India’, set to air tonight (9 March)
The top 5 film stars that shouldn’t play music
By Matthew Parker last updated
We asked you for your least favourite film stars’ musical projects and counted the votes
Bad Religion celebrate 30 years with free live album
By Matthew Parker last updated
Seminal punk rock act Bad Religion have announced that they will celebrate 30 years together by giving away a free live album

Fender Roadworn 72 Telecaster Custom: First look
By Matthew Parker last updated
Here's a 'first look' at one of the most desirable planks of wood TG has seen in the past few months, the Fender Roadworn 72 Telecaster Custom.
Wolfmother for ‘Far Away’ single & 2010 UK show
By Matthew Parker last updated
Wolfmother have announced details of a new single, ‘Far Away’ (out 10 June)
Deftones Unveil Track List For New Album, ‘Diamond Eyes’
By Matthew Parker last updated
Deftones have announced the running-order for their new album, ‘Diamond Eyes’, due out 18 May
Free Track Fridays: The Week’s Best Free MP3 Downloads
By Matthew Parker last updated
Some require email sign-ups, some your first-born, but they’re all free and they’ve all got guitars in. Maybe you’ll find something you like
Check Out The Lubrikit Guitar Syringe From Planet Waves
By Matthew Parker last updated
May we introduce you to the Lubrikit Friction Remover from Planet Waves,
Orange Amps Unveil The Thunder 30 Head & Combo
By Matthew Parker last updated
Orange Amps have announced the arrival of a new head and 1X12 combo, the Thunder 30
Smashing Pumpkins Unveil New Give-Away Tracks
By Matthew Parker last updated
Smashing Pumpkins have released the latest song from their new 44-track give-away album ‘Teargarden By Kaleidyscope’.
Video: Check Out Johnny Depp’s Guitar Solo Skills
By Matthew Parker last updated
If, like us, you’re fed up of the Cowell cronies’ god-awful (but well-meaning) cover of ‘Everybody Hurts’
Video: OK Go Still The Kings Of Viral Vids, Check Out ‘This Too Shall Pass’
By Matthew Parker last updated
OK Go are once again pandering to the lucrative ‘bored desk-slave’ market with their new video for ‘This Too Shall Pass’.
Tutors Beware! Gibson Guitars Release Free iPhone App
By Matthew Parker last updated
Gibson guitars have launched their new app for the iPhone and the software includes a chromatic tuner, a metronome, chord diagrams
John Mayer Does It For The Kids – 11 Year-Old Fan Joins Him Onstage
By Matthew Parker last updated
The mankini-wearing blues guitarist melted his critics’ icy hearts when he invited an 11 year-old fan onstage to play with him at his recent Philadelphia show

Cancer Bats' Scott explains their 'Sabotage' cover
By Matthew Parker last updated
Cancer Bats guitarist Scott Middleton tells TG all about covering the Beastie Boy's 'Sabotage'.
Free Track Fridays: The Week’s Best Free MP3 Downloads
By Matthew Parker last updated
Some require email sign-ups, some your first-born, but they’re all free and they’ve all got guitars in. Maybe you’ll find something you like…
Kings Of Leon, Kasabian, Newton Faulkner & Stereophonics For V Festival(s)
By Matthew Parker last updated
V Festival has announced its first wave of confirmations for this summer’s festivals

Gretsch G5191BK Tim Armstrong Electromatic Hollowbody: First look
By Matthew Parker last updated
The Rancid frontman's rockabilly signature

Queen talk first gig and band early days
By Matthew Parker last updated
Brian May and Roger Taylor talk Queen's roots at plaque unveiling

Foo Fighters' Nate Mendel on his signature Fender P-Bass...
By Matthew Parker last updated
We discuss his reputation as the Foo Fighters lynch-pin, his current tour rig and find out all about the design, spec and history of his new signature Fender P-Bass

Mikey Way talks bass heroes, 'Bowie moments' and his signature Squier
By Matthew Parker last updated
We caught up with Mikey Way, bassist for US alternative rockers My Chemical Romance and what inspired him to pick up the instrument, what made him stick with it and how he buys a bass...
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