Gear

Throughout the history of rock and metal, certain artists have risen to the top to become legends. Many of these artists started out with a favorite guitar, or they developed something new to suit their ever-expanding needs as a musician. Many of these guitars became iconic symbols on their own.

Seether's two disc hits collection, 'Seether 2002-2013,' just arrived in stores, but leading up to the album's release the group had bundle packages that included a signed Schecter bass and guitar from the band that have since sold. Noisecreep recently spoke with bassist Dale Stewart about the group's long-running relationship with Schecter and how they came to be the band's go-to for music instru

It's been a big year for Five Finger Death Punch, with a Mayhem Festival headlining spot and a double album release. Individually, it's also been a big year for Chris Kael, who's enjoyed both touring and the studio, but also has put his stamp on a new bass.

For guitar players, finding the right sound is of the utmost importance. Often, perfecting one's tone can become an obsession. Many guitarists have spent unheard-of amounts of money seeking out the perfect sound. But most of us don't have that luxury.

Ever wish you could pick up how to play a song almost immediately after it's released? A Skylit Drive's Nick Miller knows the feeling, which is why he's already created a video guitar lesson for the song 'Crazy' off the band's newly released 'Rise' album. Noisecreep is proud to bring you the premiere of the video guitar lesson, as posted above.

If you're a guitarist, an artist's signature axe is almost as identifiable as their music is itself. The look, fit, finish and feel are expressly designed to make an undeniable statement to the player's personality and attitude.

As the Internet grows, more people are coming up with ingenious ways to create and cultivate online educational tools. This is true for music lessons as well. In the past, if someone wanted to learn how to play guitar, he or she were limited to personal lessons, videos and books. If beginning guitarists wanted to learn how to play a complex song, they had to listen to the song on CD or tape at normal speed, rewinding it over and over again to learn that blistering solo or extra-notey riff.

Other than being the among the cornerstones of electric guitar design, what do the Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster, Gibson Les Paul and SG (and many more) all have in common? Believe it or not, when they were originally released they were all mocked and laughed at for their then-strange body designs and electronics. They were revolutionary of course, but it took many brilliant axe slingers to prove their capabilities beyond being a weird fad. Great guitar design has always been about the marriage of eye-catching looks, playing comfort and, of course, tone. And without creative people continuing to push the envelope, the world would still be limited to the handful of electrics that were first introduced in the '40s and '50s.

Eloy Casagrande joined Sepultura two years ago, and only recently stepped into the studio with the band for the first time to record the new album, 'The Mediator Between the Head and the Hands Must Be the Heart.' Casagrande sat down recently with Paiste to discuss the drum setup he used in the studio.

Gus G, Firewind founder and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist, just unveiled his signature overdrive pedal, the G Screamer. He worked with BBE Sound to create an overdrive pedal that would give his leads the extra push they need to go over the edge.