There is no player today who defines the modern-day guitar hero like Slash. Since the late '80s, his sound and style have influenced the numerous guitarists who have followed his lead, carrying the torch for pure rock and roll and using simple setups to make music.
In the late '90s, Slipknot emerged from Des Moines, Iowa and literally changed the face of metal with its masked nine-man lineup and extreme style. Comprised of some of the best musicians around, the group can also put on a theatrical show that few can rival.
Dino Cazares is certainly no stranger to the metal scene. Over the years, he’s been featured in nearly every major guitar magazine and is one of the best-known 7-string players. Now a new Duncan endorser, Cazares became the first guitarist to score a set of 7-string AHB-1 Blackouts active humbuckers, giving them a test drive while recording Bleed The Fifth—the debut album with his new group, Divine Heresy.
Many of the most creative musicians are also the biggest gearheads around. Perhaps because of their experimental nature, more of these types are turning up in jam bands...
Troy Van Leeuwen is roused and ready to go. "Coffee is my life blood!" he exclaims as he savors the last few sips of a Starbucks while en route to rehearsal...
A consummate musician, Neil Zaza possesses both impeccable technique and a prodigious sense of melody, drawing frequent comparisons to legendary players such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck...
