Classic album of the month: AC DC - Back in black
Back In Black is the most successful album ever made by a rock band, but in 1980 AC/DC were struck down by tragedy and the band seriously considered calling it quits.
Summer NAMM 2011
With this year's Summer NAMM just around the corner, here's what guitar enthusiasts can get excited about.
Guitar Music In Crisis Pt.II: No More Guitar Heroes?
As Guitar Music retreats from popular culture Guitar Planet asks why is this happening, and why should we care?
Does Slash Still Matter?
Axl Rose famously accused Slash of having nothing new or relevant to offer the music industry, and as the guitar legend announces his return to Europe, it’s time to ask the question: is Slash still...
Guitar Music In Crisis Pt. I: Rock's Commercial Decline
With sales of rock music plummeting, with the past outselling the present, and with no new instantly recognisable guitar icons, we ask, has guitar music reached a crisis point?
Guitar Planet's Monthly Revival: Al di Meola
Guitar Planet considers the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time; but only the ones you might not know about. This month we take a look at Al di Meola
Classic album of the month: The rolling stones - Exile on main street
Enticing but never inviting: Exile On Main St. remains The Rolling Stones’ greatest and most impenetrable offering.
The Effect of Affection
Guitar Planet takes a look at the spotlight and why everyone is trying to get out from under it.
Rush’s Time Machine Tour: Excellence or Excess?
Rush’s mammoth Time Machine tour brings Moving Pictures to London, but is its brilliance swamped by three hours of self-indulgence?
Dylan at 70: Celebrating the Marriage of Folk and the Electric Guitar
Bob Dylan turns 70 today and Guitar Planet has decided to celebrate with a collection of Dylan essential electric moments.
