The Five Best Albums Of 2013 (so far)
August is here and it’s time to take stock. Guitar Planet names 2013’s five best albums so far and picks out five more to keep you excited during the winter months.
The Best New Bands: Blues/Jazz/Roots
New music week has come to an end. Guitar Planet has paid tribute to 20 incredible bands and we end on a high with a bewildering guitarist and an earnest songwriter.
The Best New Bands: Country/Americana
Need a break from all those testosterone packed rock bands? Then why not sample some of the freshest faces in country – expect serene melodies and southern twangs.
The Best New Bands: Metal/Hard Rock
Our countdown of the 10 best new bands turns brutal as Guitar Planet embraces the darker arts. Expect a blitzkrieg assault but also some irresistible hooks from these soon to be superstars.
The Best New Bands: Rock
Guitar Planet continues to celebrate the thrill of the new by turning our attention to rock. More raucous than indie, less demented than metal, these upstarts are overflowing with adrenaline.
Ten Of The Best New Bands In The World
Guitar Planet puts Gilbert and Hendrix to one side to focus on 10 of the most exciting emerging artists in the world today. We start with the hottest names in Indie and Alternative.
From Scorn To Success: The Tremonti Timeline
Mark Tremonti was once persona non grata, but now he’s the people’s champion: GP’s timeline tracks his incredible transformation into one of the world’s most esteemed guitarists.
People, Hell & Angels: Exploitation Or A Candid Snapshot Of Hendrix At Work?
By dying young Jimi Hendrix left his legacy in the hands of occasionally unscrupulous record execs. Does this latest release live up to his legacy or compromise his mystique?
When Did Black Metal Become So Cool? A Guitar Planet Guide
From church burning and corpse paint to ecological warfare and gigs at world famous art galleries – Guitar Planet investigates the improbable rise of Black Metal.
Will It Ever Be Cool To Like Fleetwood Mac?
Fleetwood Mac are back and bigger than ever, but is it finally time guitar fans dropped their pretentions and embraced one of the greatest “uncool” acts of the 1970s?
