Stuart Williams
Stuart has been working for guitar publications since 2008, beginning his career as Reviews Editor for Total Guitar before becoming Editor for six years. During this time, he and the team brought the magazine into the modern age with digital editions, a Youtube channel and the Apple chart-bothering Total Guitar Podcast. Stuart has also served as a freelance writer for Guitar World, Guitarist and MusicRadar reviewing hundreds of products spanning everything from acoustic guitars to valve amps, modelers and plugins. When not spouting his opinions on the best new gear, Stuart has been reminded on many occasions that the 'never meet your heroes' rule is entirely wrong, clocking-up interviews with the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Foo Fighters, Green Day and many, many more.
Latest articles by Stuart Williams

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Turns out “Today’s hot drums for tomorrow’s hot drummer” was accurate

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With a tricky back catalogue, there's no shortage of options to choose from

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"Taylor wrote this song, we used to sing it together. So I'm going to do it for him tonight." said Dave Grohl

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Classic boost/overdrives don’t have to cost a fortune, Chevtone’s sweet offering is the proof

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When Travis Barker couldn't play, four drummers on the line-up stepped up, including the new Foo Fighters member

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New drummer, a brand new song and a lot of candid moments: watch on demand for free until Wednesday 24 May

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The hired gun made an explosive debut with the band during a streamed event

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All signs are pointing towards the most prolific drummer in rock

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But it looks like we could find out this weekend…

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Heavily-adorned art collectable, or serious, signature Tool of hard rock? There’s no reason it can’t be both, actually…

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GEAR EXPO 2023: From vintage-inspired acoustic kits to cutting-edge electronics, here's 2023's big hitters

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As Foo Fighters prepare for a new album and their live return we explore some of the front-runners to fill the drum stool

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Silver and gold getting old? Brighten up your practice time with new finish options

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The, er…tongue-in-cheek product is intended as an art collectable

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Roger also addressed rumours that his son, Rufus Taylor will be the new drummer in Foo Fighters

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Best of 2023: “We can say that but you shouldn’t”, the drummer was told by the former Beatles

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“We can say that but you shouldn’t”, the drummer was told by the former Beatles

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Chad took a trip to Drumeo HQ to talk through some of the band's biggest songs

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The two new ranges come in some classic Ludwig finishes

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The Great Dane proves he’s still got it, and also names some of the Metallica songs he finds most difficult

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With less than 4ms latency, we think they’re in with a chance

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A fade and two solid colours expand the mid-level palette

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New shell designs meet some tasty-looking pearl wraps and satin finishes
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