The greatest works of art in history have been very much intentional. Every once in a while, though, an artist will create something of legend, completely by accident. That’s exactly what happened to ...

Smart-ass musical magpies with an encyclopaedic knowledge of jazz, funk, metal, hardcore and classic rock, Michael ‘Mike D’ ...

Rock and roll and mythology go hand in hand. We call famous musicians “rock stars” and “rock gods”, giving cosmic agency to otherwise normal humans. And before social media, one could get away with ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Most dreams are forgotten within seconds of waking. The world of rock 'n' roll can thank Keith Richards for keeping his tape player running. It was 50 years ago that the Rolling ...

Can they get a witness? The Georgia Thunderbolts have witnessed a lifetime of great Southern rock music, letting the influences wash over them as they prepare to release their stellar new Mascot ...

From Jimmy Page’s legendary ‘Whole Lotta Love’ to Steve Morse’s intricate picking techniques, rock guitar is built on riffs, power chords, and expressive playing. Mastering skills like palm muting, ...

Revealing that the first rock riff he ever played was on an acoustic guitar because he didn’t own an electric one, Keifer recalled "there were a lot of kids in my neighborhood or teenagers that were ...

The ’70s were defined by music ranging from pop and punk to country rock and metal, but one genre stands out in the classic rock field: hard rock. Easily encompassing many of the above styles, as well ...

If you've watched Loudwire's Gear Factor series over the years, you've no doubt seen how influential Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" riff is, especially for guitar players just starting out and ...

With their new single “INDIGO,” the South Florida power trio shows that riff rock isn’t just alive… it’s moving forward.There ...