An interesting news arrives from LickLibrary camp as they announce that they will be bringing guitar virtuoso Guthrie Govan live on-line to guitar heads via their Lick Library webcast program. Guthrie will be appearing at the webcast on May 6 at this time 9.00 (BST), 11.00 USA-PST, or 14.00 USA-EST.

Guitar heads won't only be seeing Guthrie playing some of his amazing guitar skills but also get the chance to do an interactive section with the guitar maestro such as asking questions. Don't really know how would LickLibrary going to put things in order for all of the viewers that will participate, but still it will be a massive opportunity especially for people around the world that wanted to see Guthrie's amazing playing

Guthrie surely is one of the most exciting players to watch this days, his unique and amazing style has really amazed me, surely he got that combination of Jazz, Fusion-Shred kind of style that really hook many guitar heads. Well probably if you're looking for some lovely simple ala Satch kind of sweet solo's you probably won't find it in the UK guitarist but he surely put out some progressive kind of playing that will surely wow you.

Well, if you want to join just log on to this link and register there for free. It's free of charge and the chance to interact with one of the coolest guitar virtuoso this past few years, you should not miss it, however it would really advise that you check on the time if you're outside U.S. as it may have a very huge time difference.





written by Dewa Nugraha

Just as many probably has revealed guitar God, Steve Vai is getting together with an all star group of musicians in support of Mary J. Blige in playing a cover version of the classic hit track "Stairway To Heaven". The latest update about the all star group arrives as they performed at American Idol's special charity show Idol gives back on Wednesday, April 21 and provide a nice performance on the stage.

At the event Steve, alongside Mary and also the likes of Orianthi, Travis Barker, Randy Jackson and Ron Fair really putted out everything that they got to amuse the crowd at the show. Although in fairness the cover version of the song doesn't really sound as classic or as thrilling as the original one did by Led Zeppelin, but still Mary's idea in covering it especially with the involvement of Steve and other great musicians are something should be appreciated.

Meanwhile, in other news about Steve, the guitarist's label favored nation recently set up an interesting contest on their facebook page where the winner will have the chance to get the guitar maestro's latest Ibanez JEM 77 floral pattern prototype. Off course there are some conditions that you should read and agree first before deciding to join it, but it is pretty simple as all you need is to put out a question for the former Whitesnake guitarist on Favored Nations' FB and Steve himself will pick which questioned he likes the most as the winner. However remember to follow the contest you should first join the Favored Nations' FB first.

Guitar hero, Steve Lukather never stop in giving interesting stuff for his new fans such as the new title for his upcoming album which on his official site was unfold by Steve himself saying that it will be titled "All's Well That Ends Well". The guitarist also stated that he came up with the idea during his travel to Holland saying, " "People keep asking... MY record will come out in the fall 2010 worldwide. It's called "All's well that ends well". It came up in Amsterdam, where else! Hahaha"


Surely it would be interesting in hearing to the guitar master's new record as all this time Luke has been very much busy doing and working stuffs with his friends, and also performing solo tour all around the world. However, just as the guitarist said, he is working hard on the new album and will release it this fall, not to mention with the latest updates he always provides via his official site, the new album seems to be something that worth waiting.

Luke himself have already stated that his new tunes are amazing and will truly make amaze music and guitar fans. "The new tunes are AMAZING. I have THE best tune I have ever co-written or been involved with. It is gonna kill you all. I thought I had the Epic piece? NOW I have the Epic piece. It is the ultimate broken heart song... Pink Floyd meets Weather Report meets Jeff Beck, but HEAVY with huge orchestration and gorgeous guitar stuff. I am stoked. The record is really coming along," Luke said.

Just got the chance to tell you guys about this interesting guitar goddess called The Great Kat, who has just been noted as the fastest female guitar player in the metal guitar world. Kat's latest outing which is a DVD titled "Beethoven's Guitar Shred" really shows her amazing speed and graceful guitar playing abilities as well,the great reviews coming from notable guitar magazines are surely proves on her quality.

Describing on what and how she practices her amazing shred version of classical pieces, Kat said in an interview with Guitar Player Brazil magazine, stating "The guitar is an instrument that allows virtuosity, as well as the violin. I Transcribed note for note complex violin solos and orchestrations for 'shred' guitar in a metal band. Beethoven was a brilliant pianist, and he also played violin and viola. His main brilliant characteristic was his genius and virtuoso complicated contrapuntal orchestrations. In my new DVD, I recorded a version of the 5th Symphony." She also added, "The most difficult part was editing all parts so that they were smooth, polished and well tailored to each transition. I had to master this material at the incredible speed of 390 bpm for various parts of guitar and violin."

To get more view about the amazing guitarist just check out her website at http://www.greatkat.com/, which offers all of the latest news about her and her latest music works. Meanwhile, if you want to get your hand on her latest DVD the amazing "Beethoven's Guitar Shred" just check em out at http://www.greatkat.com/dvd/dvd.html you'll be sure to have a fun time hearing that amazing tracks from the guitar virtuoso.

The Great Kat herself was actually a violin master that graduate from the famous Julliard Music School that turned her attention into guitar playing and just play it as good as she plays the violin. Her speed has receive a wide world acknowledgment from many guitar magazines such as Guitar One, Classic Rock, Guitar World and many more, to check out some of her videos and licks just go to her official YouTube site.

Former Danger Danger guitarist, Andy Timmons gives an exciting news to his guitar heads lovers in Europe as he reveal that he will be touring at the continent in May. Revealing the news via his official website, Andy stated that he will start his European leg on May 10 in Lille, France and scheduled to end on May 21 in Murcia, Spain.

In total, Andy will be performing at 10 venues all across the Europe and definitely promises an inspiring and entertaining guitar performance for all of guitar lovers in the continent. In support of the guitar virtuoso, he will be accompanied by his band mates, such as Rob Avsharian on drums and Mike Daane on bass.

Andy's upcoming performance in Europe is a follow up after his latest performance at the Ziua Chitarelor show in Romania that was held on April 10. On that special guitar show, the guitar hero also played with other fellow guitar virtuosos such as, Greg Howe, Brett Garsed, M.A. Batio, Richard Hallebeek and William Stravato.

Aside from the upcoming European tour, Andy will also do three master class/clinic programs at North America and Canada. The first two clinic will be held at Raleigh Music Academy on July 23 and 24, while the last clinic is set to be held in Toronto sponsored by Guitar Workshop Plus.

Guitar virtuoso, Tony MaCalpine announce an interesting news lately regarding his upcoming projects in 2010 which is doing shows with CAB and a guitar clinic in China. The guitarist reveal the news via his official MySpace page revealing the dates for both event.

As for the upcoming show with CAB, Tony stated that he will be performing with the project band consisting of Bunny Brunel, Virgil Donati and Otmar Ruiz on four dates. The first two will be on April 22 and 22 at The Baked Potato, in Studio City, Calif. As for the next two dates will also be played at one venue, which is at Vittelo's Upstairs, Studio City, CA on May 1 and 2. This shows looked but be a smashing one and worth watching for any guitar heads as the combination of Tony and Virgil surely reminds me of the crazy stuffs they've done previously at Planet X.

Meanwhile, regarding his upcoming clinic tour in China, Tony reveals that at this moment there are already five venues confirmed at the East Asia country. The event sponsored by Tony's guitar endorser Ibanez, is scheduled to start on May 22 and set to end on May 26. There is still a hope for more dates for the clinic and hopefully not only in China but other countries in Asia as well.

Guitar virtuoso Richie Kotzen share some exciting stuff for his fans, showing a funny clip he made with a friend which sees RK singing a song called "The Weight" with his friend playing the guitar part. Richie completely being hilarious as puts on a fake teeth while singing the track, however amazingly he still sings very-very well and amazing.

Revealing about the clip which he shared on his official YouTube channel, called Headroominc, Richie said that he just wanted to show people one of the activities he's doing while not on tour or busy recording. "Often times I am asked what I do when I'm not on tour or recording... here is an example. My friend Bret and I did a version of 'The Weight' live from the 'Office', " Richie said.

Despite it was a funny clip, nevertheless it still showcase Richie's amazing musicality and also voice, you can pretty much said that even though he was goofing around he still sings amazingly. Just check out the video below and get laugh real heard but stay your ear tune to RK's amazing bluesy voice that would still droves you away.

In other news, Richie himself is currently busy with his tour to some countries in South America, North America and also U.K. More news about the tour can be viewed at his page, keep tuning on to hear more amazing things about Richie Kotzen Here!!!!

The latest news just spreads on the net, stating about a new best guitarists list created by BBC 6 called the Axe Factor. Well, much like it's X-Factor show, the list looks pretty much of a popularity list of guitar players rather than best rock guitarist in the past 30 years??? The list amazingly put John Frusciante as the top player, not that I don't like John, but in what terms does he can be consider the best guitar player?



Not only that, seeing all the list, I kinda feel that not many should make it on the top 10, Prince well he was amazing and inspirational, but the other 9? Slash could be there, but honestly there were other rock guitarist better than him especially in terms of guitar skills. However, the former Guns N' Roses guitarist does have a say and could make it base on his inspirational act at his time at GNR. Out of those two, the list were pretty much of a weird and bias list as not many of them are technically an amazing guitar players.
Here is the Axe Factor Best Guitarist List:

"Axe Factor" Top 10:

01. John Frusciante (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS)
02. Slash (GUNS N' ROSES)
03. Matt Bellamy (MUSE)
04. Johnny Marr (THE SMITHS)
05. Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE)
06. Kirk Hammett (METALLICA)
07. Jonny Greenwood (RADIOHEAD)
08. Prince
09. Jack White (WHITE STRIPES)
10. Peter Buck (REM)
a completely unpopular list for true guitar heads out there


It is so frustrating in seeing this kind of pool or list where, popular people only recognize today's pop band band's guitar players and just list them as the based based on pretty much because they knew them. In 30 years of time there were so many great guitarist that deserve a spot there, from the combination of inspiration and technique or purely based on guitar playing skills. It's weird at time seeing people listing best guitar players, where some of the guitarist can't even play all the techniques in playing guitar. This BBC list is another, shameful list on how people doesn't really now real musicians out there, people that dedicate their life in praticing and mastering their instruments. I'm not gonna make a list on whose the best, but there are many names that can be counted without even the need in listing them as great guitar players doesn't need to compete, all you should see is their ability and quality in playing their instruments.

Here are some of the names that I think Best Rock Guitar players in the last 30 years that you should check out :
Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Marty Friedman, Kee Marcello, Paul Gilbert, Richie Kotzen, Jason Becker, Prince, Nuno Bettencourt, Steve Morse, Reb Beach, Dave Mustaine, Slash, Kiko Loureiro, George Lynch, Jason Becker, John Petrucci just to name a few, there's so many that I urge you to list them out yourself, instead of reading to some pool that would probably put a question mark in your head, and also and the quality of guitar players to be considered as the best!







written by Dewa Nugraha

An exciting new video comes from Nevermore's guitar player Jeff Loomis, as the clip showed the interview Jeff did with Rock.sk after his clinic at Big Music in Slovakia on March 31. It's a cool two part videos that shows guitar heads some small part of Jeff's ability.

Previously, Jeff has also introduce his upcoming guitar lesson DVD that he made with Rock House, titled "Extreme Lead Guitar". The exciting guitar lesson video is being set to be released on April 15 for a pre-sale date and it surely be something worth waiting for guitar heads as it showcase more than 40 guitar lessons, interviews and also live performances.