Eric Gales tried to keep his guitar playing a secret – but Carlos Santana spoiled the surprise

Elsewhere, Gales recently launched a surprise new signature guitar with Kiesel, and the hotly anticipated Stat-style axe ...

Dimmu Borgir’s Silenoz on playing a guitar inspired by a shark – and why you can be black metal and still love the blues

The symphonic black metal trailblazer offers us a tour of his signature Okkultist, expresses a deep appreciation of W.A.S.P.
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Lil’ Ed Takes a Big Leap in Changing His Tune

Later this month, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials will give the world their tenth Alligator studio album, Slideways.