Gibson’s Firebird X – a “Revolution”? November 1, 2010by Rich Maloof When Gibson announced a major press conference, our curiosity was piqued. The company’s invite to...
Lay It Down Live … and Leave September 30, 2010by Rich Tozzoli Even in the age of the $0.99 song, a full-length release is still a must....
The Problem With Music September 24, 2010by Steve Albini This oft-referenced article is from the early ’90s, and originally appeared in Maximum Rock ‘n’...
Daily Kindling: Steven Tyler, Aerosmith, and Bad Band Breakups June 4, 2010As I’m sure many of you were already aware, there was a rumor floating around this week that...
Re-Think the Band: Unconventional Live Lineups June 2, 2010by Rich Tozzoli Playing live can be addictive. But a lot of players never get to experience the...
Wes Montgomery’s Magic Box May 26, 2010Most guitarists recognize the E minor pentatonic scale – and with good reason. After all, it is the...
The Evolution of the Electric Guitar May 21, 2010A long and mighty history, owing itself to a lineage of equally mighty individuals, has brought the first...
Blues Jam Survival Guide May 19, 2010The full Blues Jam Survival Guide course is packed with over 115 tips, 75 essential licks, 43 practice...
Ronnie James Dio (1942 – 2010) May 17, 2010Dio was not a guitarist, but he played with some of the greatest guitarists in hard rock and...
Remember This Name: Greyson Michael Chance May 12, 2010Every now and then, the Internet allows us to discover and share something absolutely brilliant. Enter Greyson Michael...
Weekly Kindling: TrueFire Toon #2, Top 30 Guitarists, Top 10 Slow Solos, and Juiced Blues April 30, 2010Weekly Kindling is a new feature on The Punch-In and will feature the latest guitar news, tricks, tips,...