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May 28, 2026
Preserving the Past, Reimagining the Blues
Charlie O'Neal is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter best known as the driving force behind The Delta Generators.
BY Edward Schooley
May 27, 2026
Static in the Signal: How Madam Radar Turned Authentic Branding Into Musical Momentum
Madam Radar demonstrates that originality still matters. Strong branding does not require conformity.
BY Guitar Thrills Magazine
May 27, 2026
Unlocking the Fretboard: Essential Guitar Tips and Techniques Every Player Should Know
Every guitarist begins with excitement—the thrill of learning chords, the satisfaction of playing a first riff, the sense that anything is possible.
BY Edward Schooley

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August 1, 2025
"Fly Like An Eagle". An unending Future. Marty Friedman Part II
BY Sophia Radisch
SYou're on a crazy rigourous DRAMA LIVE touring schedule in 2025. You've just recently completed an American tour, you're now playing shows and festivals in Japan, and soon to go out on a sold out Latin American tour, starting June 2025.  Congratulations!  Your work ethic is staggering. You must love touring and performing!
July 25, 2025
 Breaking the Mold: Challenging Rock Norms in a Genre Rooted in Rebellion
BY Guitar Thrills Magazine
Rock music has always been the soundtrack of rebellion — the gritty voice of a generation that refuses to conform. But ironically, as the genre matured, many of its traditions became rigid and guarded. For decades, leather jackets, power chords, six-strings, and testosterone-fueled anthems defined what rock “should” look and sound like. Fortunately, a new wave of artists, builders, and even gear innovators are breaking away from these norms, reshaping rock while staying true to its disruptive spirit.
July 24, 2025
"Made Elsewhere?" – The Fear and Folklore Behind Non-American Guitars“.
BY Edward Schooley
This fear isn’t without roots. For years, import guitars were synonymous with inconsistency—sloppy frets, subpar tonewoods, and mystery pickups that buzzed more than they sang. The "offshore model" was considered a beginner’s stopgap or a backup at best, a shadow of its American-made counterpart. And in many cases, that stigma stuck—often unfairly—as global manufacturing evolved.
July 24, 2025
“Why I’m Not a Fan of Headless Electric Guitars: A Traditionalist’s Take in a Modern World”
BY Edward Schooley
When I rest a headless guitar on my lap or sling it over my shoulder, something feels missing. It’s not just the lack of weight—it’s the lack of character. Headless guitars feel like they’ve been stripped down for the sake of efficiency. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the benefits: better tuning stability, less neck dive, more compact size. But those advantages have always felt like solutions to problems I never had.
June 10, 2025
Steve Hackett, The Alchemist, Guitar Hero, and Guitar God! Part I
BY Sophia Radisch
Genesis' induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in March 2010 stands as a testament to the enduring qualities of their music. Steve has always held a torch for the classic Genesis music. His Genesis Revisited II, a double CD, involves several iconic artists and contains many Genesis favourites. It was released in late October 2012.
June 5, 2025
"Morten Harket" announces that he is battling Parkinson's disease.
BY Guitar Thrills Magazine
Parkinson’s disease is caused by the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain, and it affects areas of the midbrain that control movement and manage communication between neurons in the brain and muscles. Although the disease is not fatal, the patient’s condition gradually worsens over time. In Norway it is estimated that around 13,000 people have the disease, while worldwide at least 10 million people are affected. It is the most widespread – and the fastest-spreading – neurological condition in the world.
June 4, 2025
"Body temperature" measured by the sound of amazing guitar tones.
BY Edward Schooley
Sus Vasquez is a Colombian-born guitarist and composer renowned for her versatility across genres such as rock, pop, funk, ambient, and progressive metal. Currently based in New York City and Los Angeles, she has established herself as a sought-after session and touring guitarist, collaborating with numerous high-profile artists.
May 12, 2025
ICONIC RIFFS AND THEIR UNFORGETTABLE CREATIVITY 
BY Edward Schooley
While Riffs are that constant sequence of notes or chords throughout a song, some people confuse the Riff with a Lick. Think of this way, the riff is that constant groove or drive throughout a song. A Lick is a short musical short, that is not necessarily repeated throughout the song. It is a filler, or improvisation. However, it is also conducive to the success of a son
March 25, 2025
"I didn’t choose this path because it was safe or predictable.... it just makes sense."
BY Edward Schooley
Venson’s breakthrough album Joy received critical acclaim upon its release in 2019, and while the pandemic stood in the way of touring plans for the next year, Venson nonetheless found new levels of fame with her livestreaming presence throughout 2020, which led to her landing the #9 position on Pollstar’s Top 50 Livestreamers list for the year and a booking on the legendary Austin City Limits Television Season 46.
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