A Ramones’ classic makes it onto the list – but which is it? - Roberta Bayley/Redferns We’re going to fall out about this, obviously. But here we go. Let’s just start with the idea that a riff is a ...

System of a Down's Shavo Odadjian has revealed what his all-time favorite guitar riff and bass riff is in a recent "My 3 Questions To" video series on the Sobre La Dosis YouTube channel. The series ...

When you think of Fleetwood Mac, what’s the first musical moment you go to? For some it’s that infectious topline (or the twinkling intro) of Everywhere, for others it’s Stevie Nicks’ vocal on ...

Sometimes bass guitar can be an overlooked instrument. Sometimes it gets relegated to the background. Not today, my friends. Not today. Sometimes bass guitar can be an overlooked instrument. Sometimes ...

Need some last minute Christmas ideas for the bass angler in your life? Look no further. The truth is, buying for a fisherman is tough, and to be perfectly honest, you are probably better off not ...

A great rock song doesn’t need to have an iconic guitar riff. Everyone from Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty to Oasis and Wilco has strummed through simple chord progressions on many timeless hits.

Drums on Demand on Tuesday expanded its offerings with the release of Bass on Demand, a collection of more than 1,800 bass loops and riffs that are available in eight keys over two octaves, with 70, ...

The best bass lines in music history have been unveiled, with Queen dominating the list by securing four spots in the top 10. 'Another One Bites the Dust' and 'Under Pressure', both played by John ...

Groundbreaking musician Suzi Quatro is the subject of the upcoming documentary Suzi Q, and she recently took some time to join us via Zoom for this latest edition of Loudwire's Gear Factor. Quatro ...

It’s a slow month for noteworthy new metal, so we’re going to try something different this month. First up: a quick rundown of tracks from January’s handful of standout heavy releases. Then, we’ll ...

Tool released their first new album in 13 years Fear Inoculum in 2019. Which of course means it's about time we start speculating on when we're getting more new Tool music. Drummer Danny Carey ...

Bassist Tom Hamilton developed a bass riff after listening to “Rice Pudding” by Jeff Beck while he was in high school. As Aerosmith were recording Toys in the Attic, producer Jack Douglas asked if any ...