Posts tagged 'Artist'

Put your picks away, because we got to talk to Matteo Mancuso at the Yamaha booth at NAMM 2026. We talked all about his writing process, where to find inspiration, and of course, his love for the Yamaha Revstar. 

Is it getting hot in here or is it just Rsonist from Heatmakerz? We got to chat with Rsonist and learn a few things about producing, fostering creativity, and just letting the musical juices flow. 

Schecter has all the goodies at NAMM 2026 — including Mastodon guitarist Nick Johnston. We got to chat with Nick all about his relationship with Schecter, pracitcing guitar, and how creativity can resolve your woes. 

Guess who we found at the Ernie Ball booth at NAMM 2026. Our good buddy Steve Morse! We got to talk to him all about his warmup routine, what it's like playing with arthritis, and how he built his signature Music Man. Check it out now! 

Guess who we ran into at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ...? Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson of Opeth! We got to talk to them all about how they make music, their awesome PRS guitars, and a few tips and tricks for the up-and-coming metal artists out there. 

How good do you have to be to be considered Wolfgang Van Halen's favorite guitarist? Pretty darn good! And we were lucky enough to get a few pointers from the man himself: Aaron Marshall! Check out the interview right here. 

If you see a big ol' bus at NAMM, you knock on the door to see who's inside. And we found Nathan East! We got to talk chat all about how to get the callback, loving what you do, and of course his new Laney Digbeth amp. 

Find a Pro, ask them to make up a part on the spot. You never know how they'll transform a song! This is Punch In with the Pros at AMS. 

We saw a TON of awesome gear at NAMM. But what were our favorite products...? Glad you asked! Here are the top 7 things we saw at NAMM 2026 according to the AMS Content Team.

We got to talk to the incredible Billy Corgan at NAMM 2026, and he told us all about his latest collaboration with Laney: the SUPERGRACE LOUDPEDAL. It's a super versatile 60-watt amp that fits on your pedalboard! Check out the interview here. 

Tommy Emmanuel is one of the best acoustic players on the planet, and we got to sit down with him to talk all about his career, songwriting process, and how to create "an attitude for gratitude." Oh, and he plays a lot, too! 

Can three influencers who have never collaborated before write a hit together in one session? Let's find out in this episode of Track From Scratch ft. Soklo, Spilly Cave, & Shane Becker. 

You can't put P.O.D. in a box, and Marcos Curiel says the band is still hungry for more even after 30 years of rocking. Check out the AMS Marcos Curiel Interview for all things P.O.D., PRS, and any other acronyms you can think of. 

What does it take to keep the roots alive? We got to catch up with Luther Dickinson before his show at the Brooklyn Bowl to find out. Check out the interview now!

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.

Music gear, PRS guitars, Sinatra, pinball machines, the AMS interview with Mark Tremonti had it all — and it's definitely one you don't want to miss! 

Jack Gardiner made his way across the pond to hang out with us in the AMS Studio and talk all things Laney, his creative inspirations, and a certain high-profile musical controversy. You don't want to miss this interview! 

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! 

Misha Mansoor of Periphery, GGD, 3DOT (and a ton of other stuff) told us all about his signature Invective Peavey amp, writing songs with Periphery, and turning your hobbies into jobs. Check out the interview here! 

We all work through emotions a little differently. For Devin Townsend, songwriting is the loophole to understanding. If you want to learn all about his theory and process, you have to check out this interview!