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    Lord Huron’s Preferred Guitar Strings

    Lord Huron’s Preferred Guitar Strings

    Apr 24th 2024

    About Lord Huron In a crowded indie folk-rock scene, Lord Huron manages to stand out. The band broke out in a big way in 2017 with their single “The Night We Met,” which has been … read more
    Mike Portnoy Guitar Strings & Gear

    Mike Portnoy Guitar Strings & Gear

    Apr 23rd 2024

    About Mike Portnoy If you even casually listen to metal and rock, you’ve almost certainly heard Mike Portnoy. As the original drummer for Dream Theater, he played a huge role in the deve … read more
    Guitar Strings That Khruangbin Uses

    Guitar Strings That Khruangbin Uses

    Apr 22nd 2024

    About Khruangbin Every month, more than seven million listeners on Spotify tune into the distinct rock sounds of Khruangbin. Guitarist Mark Speer and drummer D.J. Johnson met in 2004 while … read more
    Nita Strauss’s Preferred Guitar Strings

    Nita Strauss’s Preferred Guitar Strings

    Apr 21st 2024

    About Nita Strauss If it feels like Nita Strauss is everywhere these days, it’s because she is — which is no surprise when you’re one of the most talented guitar shredders around. Having … read more
    Sleep Token’s Favorite Guitar Strings

    Sleep Token’s Favorite Guitar Strings

    Apr 5th 2024

    About Sleep Token Whatever you want to classify them as — they’ve been called alternative metal, post-metal and even indie rock — Sleep Token is here to haunt your dreams. The gr … read more
    What Guitar Strings Does Slash Use

    What Guitar Strings Does Slash Use

    Apr 4th 2024

    About Slash Over the last four decades, Slash (née Saul Hudson) has distinguished himself as one of the best guitarists who ever lived. He burst onto the scene as a member of Gun … read more
    Guitar Strings Used by Famous Bands

    Guitar Strings Used by Famous Bands

    Apr 1st 2024

    All Artists at Strings and BeyondEvery guitarist has certain strings and accessories they trust — including the biggest musicians in the world. By knowing what strings famous guitarists use, you’l … read more
    The Guitar Strings Used By Metallica

    The Guitar Strings Used By Metallica

    Mar 21st 2024

    About Metallica For more than 40 years, Metallica has been one of the monsters of metal — and the music world, for that matter. From ‘80s thrash albums like “Ride the Lighting” and … read more
    How to Play Guitar Like Slipknot

    How to Play Guitar Like Slipknot

    Mar 14th 2024

    How to Play Guitar Like Slipknot Since exploding onto the scene with their debut studio album in 1999, Slipknot has become one of the world’s most famous heavy metal acts. Their inte … read more