guitar hero news - Search News

Steve Vai followed John Sykes in Whitesnake – and he quickly decided what not to do when playing his parts

On the subsequent tour, Sykes' place was taken by both Adrian Vandenberg and Vivian Campbell, though within just a couple of years, they too would be out of the band – the former temporarily, due to injury, and the latter permanently, due to personal differences.

Guitar Player on MSN · 11h

Steve Vai and Marty Friedman on John Sykes' influence and guitar skills

Friedman has called the late guitarist a “game changer” when it came to solos, while Vai says he could never play guitar like him

Remind Magazine on MSN · 1d

Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist John Sykes, Dies at 65

John Sykes, best known for playing guitar with iconic bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 65 years old and was reportedly battling cancer when he died on January 20, 2025. Thin Lizzy’s Instagram page confirmed the news and shared a statement about his passing.

Guns N' Roses guitar hero Slash on the making of the epic music video US President Donald Trump considers the greatest of all time

With over 2.2 billion views on YouTube, Guns N' Roses' epic video for November Rain is one of the most-watched rock videos in ...

Classic rock guitar hero’s instruments going up for auction

The auction will feature around 130 of Jeff Beck's instruments, amps, and equipment, with some guitars expected to sell for ...

“The best”: Ritchie Blackmore’s favourite band of all time

Former Deep Purple man Ritchie Blackmore has interesting opinions. This includes his favourite band of all time, a highly surprising group he deems "the best".

MusicRadar on MSN3d

“John introduced a heavier, more intense element that Phil Lynott absolutely embraced”: How guitar hero John Sykes revitalised Thin Lizzy

“When [guitarist] Snowy White decided to leave Thin Lizzy, John was the natural choice to join us. While Snowy brought a laid-back, bluesy feel to the band, John introduced a heavier, more intense ...

GameSpot10d

Everhood 2 Brings New Guitar Hero-Inspired RPG Battles This March

If you were hoping to see more Guitar Hero-inspired boss encounters, you're in luck. Everhood 2, a trippy RPG inspired by rhythm games and the likes of Undertale, is releasing on March 4 for PC and ...

10don MSN

Rock icon Jeff Beck's guitars are going on display in London before they are put up for auction

Some of the most iconic guitars in rock history are going on display in London before they go under the hammer at auction ...

Vital Thrills on MSN8h

Nickelodeon’s Kid Cowboy Series Debuts on YouTube

Preschoolers can saddle up for a wild ride as Nickelodeon unveils Kid Cowboy, its first original animated series for YouTube.

Review: CRKD NEO S Purple Wave Edition Switch Controller - Fine For Fortnite Festival, But Not So Rockin' Elsewhere

All in all, the CRKD NEO S Purple Wave Edition achieves its ultimate goal of providing Switch players with an alternative and ...

GameSpew13d

Fortnite Festival is resurrecting Rock Band with local co-op multiplayer

Fortnite Festival is becoming even more of a party, with local co-op multiplayer support for Rock Band 4 compatible ...

Cleveland Scene1d

Guitar Riot To Host Reopening Party at New Ohio City Location on February 1

Falling In Reverse, Slipknot and Five Finger Death Punch To Headline Annual Inkcarceration Metal and Tattoo Festival ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results