STRING THINGS
Weekly Riff from The Sound and The Story - Troy Stetina
This week's riff features guitar virtuoso/all-around musical mastermind Troy Stetina performing the guitar parts from his band Second Soul’s song: Shine Down.
Weekly Riff from The Sound and The Story - Josh Rand - "Gone Sovereign”
Josh Rand performs his guitar solo from “Gone Sovereign”, the lead single from 2012’s “House of Gold & Bones – Part 1” by Stone Sour
Weekly Riff from The Sound and The Story - John Connolly
John Connolly plays through the riff-centric, down-tuned, Drop B goodness that is “Pieces” from Sevendust’s 2005 studio album: “Next.”
Weekly Riff from The Sound and The Story - Alter Bridge
This week we're bringing you the instrumental playthrough of the Alter Bridge song "Waters Rising" from the band's fourth studio LP: Fortress. This track is the very first Alter Bridge song to feature Mark Tremonti on lead vocals, and was the third single from the 2013 album. In this playthrough however, we'll focus on just the riffs as both Mark and Myles play their studio guitar parts along to the track. Don't fret, Mark will still slay that awesome solo at the end, too!
Weekly Riff from The Sound and The Story - Clint Lowery
This week, we'll be shining the spotlight on one of the music world's most underrated talents: Clint Lowery. While he is largely known for his main bands "Sevendust" and "Dark New Day", he has also put out plenty of solo material. We'll be showcasing the fast-paced riffs and solos for his 2012 single: "Biggest Fan".
Weekly Riff from The Sound and The Story - Brent Hinds
Mastodon's Brent Hinds performs his parts on "Curl of the Burl".
Tim Sult of Clutch : Video
Tim talks influences, Clutch's new record "Book Of Bad Decisions" and the state of the record business.
Brandon Mendenhall: Overcoming the Obstacles of Cerebral Palsy : Video
Brandon Mendenhall: “If you asked me why I want to be a rock star...it’s not about the fame or money,” guitarist/songwriter Brandon Mendenhall states. “I have a unique opportunity to...
The Melvins : Video
"I don't have a sheep-like mentality like, whatever way the wind's blowing, now everybody has their hair long... I never really changed my attitude about any of that." Over 30...
Ernie C. of Body Count : Video
"I grew up in Los Angeles, California, home of the body bag...you wanna die, wear the wrong color rag." Grow up with Ernie C., hear how he learned guitar and later helped...
Gared O'Donnell of Planes Mistaken for Stars on Anxiety - Video
Gared O'Donnell of Planes Mistaken for Stars explains his issues with anxiety, how it plagues him and ways he copes with the disease.