Paul Gilbert

The shred guitar icon on why he played every instrument on his new album, Werewolves of Portland, the pressure to do something new, and why he’s always trying to keep people engaged, even if you have to get out a pick-drill to do it.

The voice selection switch has been changed for one that engages a much bigger gain boost.

Bearing the recognisable angular lines of the Fireman.

Alderete was involved in a bicycle accident in January that resulted in traumatic brain injury.

The guitar virtuoso gives fans what they really, really want.

Black Dog, Little Wing and Pictures Of Home were on the setlist.

The JHS Effects PG-14 just may be the final word on distortion pedals.

Paul Gibert also talks about his new Fireman guitar, top-secret signature pedals and quirky song titles based on true stories.

Focusing on the 80s shred stars signed to Shrapnel Records.

The Mr. Big duo will be conducting masterclasses at the show in Mannheim, Germany.