Brian Ives
Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Marked Rock’s ‘Year Zero’
Should metalheads resent 'Nevermind'? Did it kill metal? Dee Snider and guitar hero Nita Strauss sound off.
If I Were A Carpenter: Gear Factor Takes On the Deftones
We can't promise you'll be as awesome of a guitarist as Stephen Carpenter, but this gear is a good starting point.
Frances Bean Cobain’s Ex-Husband Claims Courtney Love Tried to Kill Him
In a new lawsuit, he claims Love entered a conspiracy with several people to break into his home, beat him up and kidnap him to get Kurt Cobain's guitar back.
Nita Strauss: The Secrets Of Her Sound and Her Signature Guitar
In an interview with Gear Factor host Squiggy, she explains everything from the pickups to the design of her JIVA guitar.
Derek Hess: The Concert Poster Designer Shares His Dual Diagnosis Struggle
You've probably seen his posters. But in his new book, '31 Days of May,' he details his struggles with bipolar disorder and substance abuse.
The Fever 333: Progressives Who Reach Across the Aisle
'We, as a liberal, left-leaning, radical, progressive generation, need to do more than just talk on a computer. We can’t just only have one-sided arguments.'
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Star JB Smoove Explains Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour
Even though he's never heard them. He also describes Stone Sour, Black Veil Brides and Three Days Grace.
Meet Tim Keller, the Metal-Loving Mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico
'Bands that are more political, like Sepultura or System of a Down, taught me to be my own person and not take the status quo as acceptable.'
Halestorm to Make ‘Vicious’ Return With New Album, Debut ‘Uncomfortable’
Check out their new song, 'Uncomfortable,' and watch our Facebook Live session with the band tomorrow (May 31).
How Rage Against The Machine Inspired Pop Evil, Explained
Frontman Leigh Kakaty says that Rage's Zack de la Rocha made a big impact on him; the influence comes through on their recent song, 'Colors Bleed.'
A Day To Remember’s Kevin Skaff: My 5 Favorite Guitarists
His arm is inked with a veritable guitarists hall of fame; they've influenced everything from his playing to the design on one of his guitars.
Body Count to Record New Album ‘Carnivore’ in 2018
He says that Chris Barnes of Six Feet Under will likely contribute to the album; plus, he talks about his next hip-hop release.