“We knew listeners usually wanted a memorable song rather than an insane guitar solo or riff, but we wanted to be extreme”: Jason Becker and Marty Friedman on their wild ride making Cacophony’s Go Off! – one of the Eighties’ most in-your-face sh

Looking back on recording the scintillating Go Off! with Marty Friedman, Jason Becker, who was 18 when the album was released, says, “It was all special to us, especially now that we both know how precious and fleeting those times were.” Given Becker’s ALS, one can understand the sentiment. But still, “precious” is an interesting […] More

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“Plentiful bass, well-rounded trebles, bags of toneful volume… there’s really not much more you could ask for”: Atkin Dust Bowl 0012S and 00014 review

What is it?It’s amazing to think that a guitar that was born in an era of great financial hardship and social distress could be so revered by players almost 100 years later. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month** Join now for unlimited access US pricing $3.99 per month or $39.00 per year UK […] More

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