Simon Bradley
Simon Bradley is a guitar and especially rock guitar expert who worked for Guitarist magazine and has in the past contributed to world-leading music and guitar titles like MusicRadar (obviously), Guitarist, Guitar World and Louder. What he doesn't know about Brian May's playing and, especially, the Red Special, isn't worth knowing.
Latest articles by Simon Bradley

See five great new HD video gear demos on the Guitarist YouTube channel
By Simon Bradley last updated
New gear demos from PRS, Godin, Blackstar, Mad Professor and Roland are now live on the Guitarist YouTube Channel - the only place on the web where you'll find these videos in high-definition

Van Halen's New Album: Should We Care?
By Simon Bradley last updated
As rumours concerning some brand new VH product continue so swill around, we still find ourselves feeling a tad meh at the prospect. Are one of the greatest bands of all time even relevant in 2011?

Hands On With James Hetfield's ESP SnakeByte
By Simon Bradley last updated
On the eve of the Big Four's appearance at Sonisphere, we get to grips with the latest signature model of Metallica's James Hetfield...and change the pickups

Gus G Plays Classic Ozzy Riffs - Exclusive HD video
By Simon Bradley last updated
Ozzy's newish guitarist Gus G plays three classic riffs, Mr Crowley, Bark At The Moon and Crazy Train, exclusively for Guitarist magazine. Check out the HD video

Iron Maiden On Board Flight 666
By Simon Bradley last updated
John McMurtrie's photographic account of life on the road with metal titans Iron Maiden is due for an October release

Sammy Hagar Signature Gibson Explorer
By Simon Bradley last updated
The former Van Halen and current Chickenfoot frontman comes full circle with a suitably over the top signature model

New Rodrigo Y Gabriela Live Album
By Simon Bradley last updated
The Mexican acoustic duo release their third live album ahead of a brace of European dates.

Danelectro Wild Thing
By Simon Bradley last updated
An outlandish vibe matched with a seriously good selection of tones

The Darkness To Triumph At Download?
By Simon Bradley last updated
One of our favourite bands makes a welcome return at Download 2011. Here's some highlights from our very first interview with Dan and Justin, taken from April 2003's issue.

Brian Setzer UK Dates
By Simon Bradley last updated
Brian Setzer brings his Rockabilly Riot to the UK and Ireland this July.

Friday's Guitar Hero: Steve Cropper
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we share our pick of the guitar wonders YouTube has to offer. This week: one of the most influential guitarists of all time.

Friday's Guitar Hero: Reb Beach
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we share our pick of the guitar wonders YouTube has to offer. This week: one half of Whitesnake's shredding guitar duo.

Friday's Guitar Hero: Bernie Marsden
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we share our pick of the guitar wonders YouTube has to offer.

Imelda May Mayhem track-by-track
By Simon Bradley last updated
Track-by-track guide: Guitarist Darrel Higham explains the gear and inspirations behind each and every song from Imelda May's new album, Mayhem.

Peavey 6534+
By Simon Bradley last updated
The metal-tastic 6505+, tweaked and powered by EL34 output valves

Friday's Guitar Hero: Vinnie Vincent
By Simon Bradley last updated
Our regular weekly feature in which we share our pick of the guitar wonders YouTube has to offer.

Exclusive: Paul Gilbert Plays Van Halen's Eruption
By Simon Bradley last updated
The greatest living rock guitarist recreates the most influential piece of rock music of the last 30 odd years for our December issue

Ibanez RG870Z
By Simon Bradley last updated
We investigate the most affordable model in Ibanez's new Premium range

Charvel Pro Mod Limited Wild Card #7 Primer Scream
By Simon Bradley last updated
Back to basics with the latest Japanese limited edition. It's a blank canvas in more ways than one…

How To Become A Guitar Tech
By Simon Bradley last updated
What it takes to work for a legend

Doug Aldrich Marshall Masterclasses
By Simon Bradley last updated
See the Whitesnake man up close with a series of UK Marshall Masterclasses, featuring the JMD:1, in April.

Fender Mustang I & II
By Simon Bradley last updated
Two new modelling amps with a familiar name
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