Anders Frid News Today

Recommended shows for the week

In Flames' Anders Friden discusses their latest album, 'Foregone,' and what it's like hearing fans say it sounds like the band has returned to their roots.

The economics of touring is getting tougher in the current climate, but bills like this not only make it viable to bring international bands out but also leave punters feeling very satisfied.

Guitar World staff and readers reflect on the finest fretwork captured on record this year

A dream come true

Sleep Token, A7X, Better Lovers and more

The reigning queen of shred metal riffs on stress, solos and the importance of heeding Yngwie

“I need to figure out what he means – a ‘rock guitar player,’” said the reigning queen of shred metal (before taking her first guitar lesson!)

From big personalities to "unsung" guitar solo heroes

Nita Strauss can shred with the best of them, but her new solo album features ‘radio songs’ with guest-star vocalists – plus a showdown with mentor Marty Friedman