For this edition of Gear Factor, we reached out to NOFX low-end hero Fat Mike, who took us through his history on bass along with his favorite riffs. When it came to learning how to play, Fat Mike ...

It’s not the most involved hack we’ve seen this week, but it’s definitely creative and made us laugh. [Grant] and some friends were joking around about how cool it would be to have sitcom-style entry ...

B minor isn’t just a scale—it’s a gateway to deeper grooves, heavier riffs, and richer harmonic textures. From iconic bass lines to metal riff mastery, understanding its variations can elevate your ...

The episode opens with Wilson laying down the very familiar riffs of The Kingsmen's "Louie Louie," a track that was the first one he ever learned, adding that it's "a lot of people's first song." ...

Bassist Tom Hamilton developed a bass riff after listening to “Rice Pudding” by Jeff Beck while he was in high school. As Aerosmith were recording Toys in the Attic, producer Jack Douglas asked if any ...