Hey, welcome back, everyone, and welcome to a new edition of "Here's what's in the latest issue of "! As you can tell from the the photo above (and another one below), Phish's Trey Anastasio is back, making his first cover appearance since our gallant January 2016 issue. I was excited to have investigate the band’s new album, , which came out last month. Interestingly, however, Alan’s interview (and the resulting feature) evolved into something else; instead of a standard “new album” interview, we got a one-of-a-kind guide to Anastasio’s creative process and inspiring practice regimen.
It’s the sort of story that – with its first- and second-hand advice, courtesy of – should appeal to any songwriter and/or guitarist, even those who haven’t yet marveled to tracks like or . And speaking of crowd control, here's what we've crammed into this month: >>> : As they celebrate their 41st year together, Phish are in the middle of a major renaissance – and the band is just one of frontman/guitarist Trey Anastasio's many projects. In this one-of-a-kind interview, Trey discusses his musical rebirth, creative process, intense practice regimen and so much more.
>>> : Anastasio – while revisiting his two prior covers – details his relationship with his custom-made koa . >>> : An exclusive , courtesy of his guitar tech, Justin Stabler. >>> : A look at some of the creative ways in which Anastasio draws upon his diverse range of stylistic influences to take audiences on a thrilling musical ride (with tab and ).
>>> : In 1994, following the death of their brilliant young guitarist, , reeling Tampa metallers Savatage enlisted then-ex-Testament man for an album and tour. Although his time with the band was brief, it would have a lasting impact. >>> : Matt Pike and Jeff Matz discuss the lead-up to – and aftermath of – High on Fire’s latest release, , an album that couldn’t have come at a better time for the Oakland metal masters.
>>> : Carlos O’Connell – half of – discusses the importance of space in a mix, the finer points of his Rory Gallagher Strat and why the band’s singer played what just might be the best guitar solo on their new album, . >>> : The Hooters frontman/guitarist talks gear, massive '80s success, his one-take guitar solo and forging hits with Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne and Mick Jagger. >>> : With notable users including Guthrie Govan, Richie Kotzen, Chris Buck and Bill and Brent from Mastodon, Victory has gone from strength to strength since launching just over a decade ago.
>>> Get a grip on the style – and put some swagger in your riffs and swing in your solos (with tab and audio). Plus new interviews with Deep Purple's Simon McBride, the women of Kittie, Beaux Gris Gris & the Apocalypse, Helmet's Page Hamilton (who discusses the making of 1994's ), the creator of a new graphic novel about Jimi Hendrix, the Last Dinner Party's Emily Roberts, McKinley James and Samantha Fish, plus guides to Kiss's many session guitarists and Jimmy Page's best non-Led Zeppelin guitar work. Gear-wise, we explore the history and allure of the amp and review a whole bunch of cool stuff, namely: >>> 70th Anniversary Vintera II Antigua Stratocaster >>> HT Series MK III amps >>> UE 150, UE 250 and UE 350 In-Ear Monitors >>> St.
John Standard >>> Time Shadows II. We have , plus transcriptions of by Red Rider, by Joe Pass and by Papa Roach..
