It was definitely hot when we interviewed Chris and Ryan from Hot Mulligan — the weather wasn't friendly... But we still got to talk all about their time at Warped Tour, the rebirth of emo, and of course their signature Reverend guitars.
Ever wonder what a battle between a plane, tank, and submarine would look like? So do we! That's why we caught Tigers Jaw before their show to ask them. It's a fun interview you don't want to miss.
Ever wonder how Mike Riggs gets such wild guitars? It's because when it comes to working with Schecter, anything goes — literally! We caught up with Mike at Welcome to Rockville to talk all about Schecter, touring, and the chaos that ensues.
On the Road to Warped Tour, we ran into Ronnie Winter of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and got to hang out with him for a bit to talk all about the tour, life, and his legacy.
Two hands, one bass: It must be Charles Berthoud! We got to talk to YouTube sensation Charles Berthoud and talk all about his unique technique, his time at Berklee, and the latest Laney amps. Check it out now!
We met up with our good buddy Ralph Alexander, Poppy's drummer, before a show to talk all about the latest They're All Around Us Tour, drums, microphones, and mom cams. You don't want to miss it!
Ever wondered what members of the Zac Brown Band use to create their sound? Well, wonder no more! Check out this interview from Clay Cook and Matt Mangano from ZBB.
Dweezil Zappa invited us on stage to talk about gear, his dad's legacy, and the stuff you're not supposed to do. But we declined... NOT! Check out the Dweezil Zappa interview now.
It's not every day you get to tour with a huge band like Rascal Flatts - unless your name is Nick Champeau! We got to talk to Nick all about the tour, being a professional musician, and lots of gear. Watch the interview now.
The Experience Hendrix tour is well underway, and we got to talk to three of the stars! Check out the latest AMS interview with Devon Allman, Marcus King, and Zakk Wylde.
Wiki wiki what’s up!? So, you want to be a DJ but don’t know where to start? That’s okay. Whether you want to blend, mix, create, or simply play all sorts of prerecorded music, here's what you need to become the best DJ in town.
Want to get weird with your guitar tone? Here are our top 10 favorite "crazy" guitar pedals to add some wild to your tone — and some of these are REALLY crazy...
It's not easy to buy a gift for a musician. There's so much gear out there! That's why we put together ten of the best products (and most useful) that'll definitely make your favorite musician's day when they open it.
We were tired of bad recordings, so we went to visit Kevin Antreassian at Backroom Studios for some tips. Want to take your recordings to the next level? Here's how.
Studio time is a big deal, and it's important to be prepared. That's why we asked Kevin Antreassian, owner/producer of Backroom Studios, what he wishes his clients knew before getting into the studio. Are you ready for your studio time?
It was definitely hot when we interviewed Chris and Ryan from Hot Mulligan — the weather wasn't friendly... But we still got to talk all about their time at Warped Tour, the rebirth of emo, and of course their signature Reverend guitars.
Gibson has officially opened their vault. What treasures lay inside? All the most influential guitars of the 20th century — and we got to check it out FIRST! You won't believe what we saw.
Ever wonder what a battle between a plane, tank, and submarine would look like? So do we! That's why we caught Tigers Jaw before their show to ask them. It's a fun interview you don't want to miss.
It takes a lot to build some of the best acoustic guitars in the game? What does it take exactly? Well, we went and asked one of the top builders in the business: Bob Taylor himself! If you like acoustic guitars, you don't want to miss this interview.
Ready to rock the turntables and get everyone out on the dance floor? Check out the ultimate DJ buyer’s guide to learn everything you need to know about becoming a DJ.
It’s not easy to build the perfect live sound setup, but we’re here to make it at least a little bit easier with the AMS ultimate live sound buying guide.
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