As a metal guitarist, it pains me to say that on some days, I don’t even want to look at my guitar, let alone play it. There are moments when I feel so devoid of inspiration that I question why I ever ...

Each of the 25 numbered limited edition guitars carries Nigel Tufnel's autograph. Instead of dots the fret markers are upside down letters so the guitarist in a hurry can see what key he is playing in ...

On Friday, September 12, Umphrey’s McGee took their ongoing Cruising Altitude Tour to Bellevue, Colo.’s Mishawaka Amphitheatre. During the two-set display, the ensemble made a clear and decisive move ...

Tonight features mostly clear skies and temperatures once again dipping back into the 40s – we won’t be quite as cold as we have been the last couple of nights, but it’s still light jackets weather on ...

Chief Meteorologist Joe Fitzwater has the latest on your forecast, which includes a warmer but very dry pattern. Suspect sent text saying he would 'take out' Charlie Kirk, FBI says as scrutiny of ...

There’s a fine line between stupid and clever, as “This Is Spinal Tap” memorably proclaimed 41 years ago. Peter Howell is a Toronto-based movie critic and a freelance contributor to the Star. Follow ...

As with many a legendary rock star, Nigel Tufnel, the firebrand lead guitarist for Spinal Tap, has pursued the quiet life as the UK rock institution has been on hiatus. He still keeps his chops up – ...

There has never been a guitar player quite like Brent Hinds and there never will be. The former Mastodon guitarist, who died, aged 51, in a motorcycle crash last week, was the ultimate maverick. You ...

If you are struggling with how to strum a guitar - this is the lesson for you. Each of the strumming patterns in this lesson is progressive in that they build off each other. You may be familiar with ...

The trailer has finally dropped for the long-awaited Spinal Tap sequel, with our heroes older definitely, wiser maybe, and ready to make some kind of comeback – to climb out of obscurity and reclaim ...