JeffBeck

Jeff Beck certainly had his own influence on heavy metal. The Jeff Beck Group's 1968 album 'Truth,' with its harder rock and blues style, was a major precursor to the metal genre. But neither metal nor rock 'n' roll would've been the same if it wasn't for the late guitar legend and innovator Les Paul, creator of the solid-body electric guitar...

The interplanetary warriors of Gwar just can't get enough destruction, mutilation and semen-spilling. On June 1 they'll launch the newest leg of their 'Lust in Space' tour in Toledo, Ohio. They'll continue carving a trail of mayhem and bloodshed through North America until June 6 in Rutland, Ohio...

Since 1996, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani has literally been surrounding himself with the competition. That was the year he launched the G3 Tour, featuring fellow shredders Steve Vai and Eric Johnson. Since then, the tour has continued semi-regularly, with Satriani the only original member...

Superstar guitarist Slash recently announced his self-titled solo debut would hit stores April 6. Slash recruited a slew of musical celebrities to guest on his album, including the greatest shock rocker of them all, Alice Cooper. Of course, this isn't the first time Slash and Alice Cooper have worked together...