
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

Slash announces 2012 UK tour dates
By Matthew Parker last updated
Brixton Academy and Manchester Apollo gigs

Me And My Guitar: Derya 'Dez' Nagle, The Safety Fire
By Total Guitar, Matthew Parker last updated
The guitarist on his Wirebird Contour IV

Gibson unveils Tak Matsumoto Doublecut Custom Ebony model
By Matthew Parker last updated
Japanese star gets his SEVENTH signature guitar

G&L unveils the ASAT Classic Alnico
By Matthew Parker last updated
Leo Fender-associated firm beefs up its T-style

VIDEO: Black Country Communion in the studio
By Matthew Parker last updated
See Joe Bonamassa and co. recording their new album

Me And My Guitar: Gus G, Firewind/Ozzy Osbourne
By Matthew Parker, Total Guitar last updated
The Greek metaller on his latest signature model

The Darkness unveil new song Every Inch Of You
By Matthew Parker last updated
Plus! New album to feature Radiohead cover

Jimmy Page "feeling rather hurt" over Olympic snub
By Matthew Parker last updated
Led Zeppelin guitarist left out of ceremony

Bluegrass guitar legend Doc Watson dies aged 89
By Matthew Parker last updated
Pioneering picker passes away

Southbank Centre UK's most prolific live music venue
By Matthew Parker last updated
London site held 422 shows in 2011

Albert Lee announces one-off UK guitar masterclass
By Matthew Parker last updated
The 'guitar player's guitar player' comes to Guildford

See inside the Classic Rock Presents: Slash Apocalyptic Love Fan Pack
By Matthew Parker last updated
Video and seven-page preview now online

The Gaslight Anthem's Brian Fallon: "I wrote "45" in five minutes"
By Matthew Parker last updated
Band's singer/songwriter on their massive new single

MXR Slash Octave Fuzz signature pedal unveiled
By Matthew Parker last updated
Watch the official video demo here

Fender teases new Pawn Shop 2.0 models
By Matthew Parker last updated
Image of four new guitars surfaces

Tom Morello summons 'GuitArmy' to Wall Street protest
By Matthew Parker last updated
Rage guitarist calls all musicians to demonstrations

Halestorm 2012 UK tour dates
By Matthew Parker last updated
Following a successful run in support of Shinedown earlier this year, Pennsylvania four-piece Halestorm are heading back to the UK for a headline tour this September.

Black Sabbath announce Birmingham warm-up gig
By Matthew Parker last updated
Band to headline the O2 Academy on 19 May

GuitarTrader launches online gear marketplace
By Matthew Parker last updated
Auto Trader-style service for guitars unveiled

Huge Phil Lynott exhibit opens in London
By Matthew Parker last updated
Tribute to the Thin Lizzy man at The O2

Mark Tremonti solo album, All I Was, for July
By Matthew Parker last updated
Creed/Alter Bridge guitarist steps up to the mic

Video: Turbowolf 'Bag Of Bones'
By Matthew Parker last updated
Check out the video for TG faves Turbowolf's new single 'Bag Of Bones' in which they look like a collective of prophetic space witches.

New Rolling Stones film drama in production
By Matthew Parker last updated
Exile On Main St sessions to be dramatised
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