Metal is unequivocally a guitar driven genre. No matter what trend is taking hold amongst metalheads or what purists are latching onto; no matter what gimmick or innovation captures the scene. Guitar has always relied on electric guitars as its backbone. And the art of the guitar is extensive and…
Each month, we always seem to come to the same conclusion when it comes to our Editors’ Picks column: Friday release days open the floodgates and unleash a seemingly endless stream of quality new music. But while some of our Editors and Contributors sit down gleefully each week to dive into this newly stocked…
In this edition of Heavy Blog’s Best Of, we’re taking on the mighty guitar solo. For as long as metal has existed, solos have been a staple of the genre. They might serve as a platform for the freedom of musical expression, or as trophies of technical excellence. Many of…
