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VOYEURIST' IS ONE OF UNDEROATH'S MOST VITAL ALBUMS YET. HERE, SPENCER CHAMBERLAIN AND TIM MCTAGUE OFFER A PEEK INTO THE THINKING BEHIND OF SOME OF THEIR MOST FRENZIED WORK YET.

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IT'S BEEN A WEIRD COUPLE OF YEARS, HUH? SAM MCTRUSTY EXPLAINS HOW IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL, HE AND HIS BAND TOOK THINGS BACK TO THE VERY BASICS, AND CAME OUT THE OTHER SIDE WITH A BRAND NEW RECORD.

Through Hell and High Water

At the beginning of 2020, it looked like Lorna Shore were dead in the water. Now, they are one of the most exciting metal bands on the planet. In their debut cover feature, they chart their incredible journey, and look towards a year like no other...

ANY QUESTION ANSWERED WILLIAM RYAN KEY

WRK TALKS THROUGH HIS EARLY YEARS IN MUSIC, ALL THE WAY THROUGH YELLOWCARD TO HIS NEW SOLO OFFERING.

BUCKET LIST FFIN COLLEY DELAIRE THE LIAR

FFIN CHARTS THE MILESTONES HE'D LIKE TO REACH ACROSS HIS CAREER.

Sharpen Your Teeth

In their new member, ex-pagan vocalist Nikki Brumen, Blood Command look set to reach another level. Here, Nikki and guitarist Yngve Andersen walk us through it all, and look towards the future.

Nightlife

A brilliant new band taking control of their own future.

CLOSER TO THE EDGE

WITH THEIR FULL-LENGTH DEBUT, MODERN ERROR HAVE BOTTLED A FEELING AND MINDSET THAT IS CURRENTLY SHARED THE WORLD OVER. THIS IS THE STORY OF HOW THEY FINALLY DELIVERED ON THEIR PROMISE.

THE FIRST.. .MIKAILA DELGADO YOURS TRULY

MIKAILA LOOKS BACK ACROSS HER LIFE IN MUSIC SO FAR.

WATERPARKS CLASS OF 2021 ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Another album, another lap around the world... another year that very much felt like it belonged to Waterparks. Their exponential growth continued this year with a new A label deal and their latest and absolutely greatest record.

THE MAINE CLASS OF 2021 ARTIST OF THE YEAR

It looks different, but it still feels like The Maine," frontman John LL O'Callaghan told us back in the summer. He was talking about his band's outstanding new album, 'XOXO: From Love And Anxiety In Real Time', but to be honest, he could've been talking about their entire year.

SPIRIT BOX CLASS OF 2021 ARTIST OF THE YEAR

This year, in the shape of 'Eternal Blue', Spiritbox released a debut album that dyed heavy music in their very own shade.

Andy Summers

From Jazz roots to worldwide fame with The Police, he developed a signature style that defined the post-punk era. “being a guitar player,” says Andy Summers, “is who I am.”

“I've Never Been Interested in Being Technically Good!”

Tom Dowse of art rockers Dry Cleaning plays by his own rules. His specialities: improvisation and guitar abuse

'95 Per Cent of Tone Is in the Player'

How Eric Gales is taking one of electric guitar’s oldest art forms and reimagining it for a new generation

'A Legato Workout Changed My Life'

Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge on the secret to fast picking, and the best fretting-hand exercise he ever learned

“Some people might see my Hydra guitar and think, ‘Vai, what a joke!'”

Steve Vai reveals all about his three-necked Hydra, how he invented a new technique he calls “joint-shifting”, and how he made a track from his new album using only one hand...

Framus Diablo Supreme

German efficiency meets affordability with this no-fuss six-string

'The Thought of Playing on Stage Can Intimidate Me...

When Biffy Clyro made a triumphant return to the stage, frontman Simon Neil felt that he had rediscovered the meaning of life. Now, as part of TG’s 2022 Guitar Workout, he presents his guide to the art of rock guitar. How to make a Strat sound heavy. How to write in odd time signatures. How to prepare for playing live. And why there is still one pedal he can’t live without...

Icon of 2021 - Billy Gibbons

In a year when many legendary guitarists made fine music – from Steve Cropper to Carlos Santana – TG salutes Billy Gibbons, who dug deep in ZZ Top’s darkest hour

“I Feel More Like a Guitarist Than a Singer”

Courtney Barnett is the singer-songwriter who doesn’t identify as one. Her secret weapon: “My ‘guitarmonies’...”

“I Don't Believe in Perfection”

The power of Volbeat comes from Michael Poulsen’s mighty riffs. But as a self-taught player, he admits: “I’m pretty terrible at solos!”

MITCH DALTON

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: One Hit Blunders.

PAUL GILBERT INTERVIEW

The Ibanez shred king has recorded a Christmas album! ‘Twas is full of great chops and festive fun. Jason Sidwell caught up with Paul to ask about chords, playing slide, great christmas songs and emu picking!

PAT MARTINO TRIBUTE

A personal recollection of a jazz guitar legend but also an old friend, from Milton Mermikides.

THE CROSSROADS Blue Note Artists

John Wheatcroft explores some of the bluesy-jazz artists at the Blue Note label, with 10 classic and modern guitarists ranging from legends such as Grant Green, Kenny Burrell and Tal Farlow, to John Scofield, Bill Frisell and Julian Lage.

OZ NOY Video Masterclass

In another exclusive GT video feature, we welcome back New York based fusion icon Oz Noy to solo over Jason Sidwell’s new track, Guzzle. If you want to solo with bluesy sophistication over a Stax styled stomper, Jon Bishop is your guide.

FRANCISCO TARREGA Pepita

Declan Zapala brings you this upbeat polka, full of quintessential Spanish flavour, packed full of arpeggiated runs, punchy rhythms, and busy melodies to improve and refine your classical guitar skills.

Big Country

This month Martin Cooper nips over the border as he remembers Scottish rockers Big Country and the talented but troubled Stuart Adamson.