The original Mr. Electrify in a very, er, um.. frank interview about Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' roll — the first time round, Iain Blair spares no blushes

Vocals and electronic music in unique combination

Caught during their London rehearsals, keyboard-playing half Mike Talbot stands up for his organ.

Gabba Gabba meets MIDI MIDI

Mick Jones' new outfit clash with Jim Betteridge

At home in the ice-house with Flying Lizard David Cunningham.

Best known as a top Flamenco guitarist, Juan Martin has recently released a sensitive album that combines classical guitar with the ethereal textures of Mark Isham's synthesizers. Robin Lumley questions him about this unlikely collaboration and discovers the best ways of miking up classical guitars into the bargain.

Lemmy

Lemmy tangles with a juke-box and wins.

DrumCheck

Bob Henrit reviews the new Ludwig acrylics.

In a world that's constantly changing

the joys and pitfalls of having a festive hit: the stars tell all

if you’ve got plenty of feeling but your technique lets you down - try playing the blues

all the singer needs to know, part 2!

Back on the master tape trail with tireless tracker Trynka. Stars watch out! You've been found out...

Six heavy people choose their 30 favourite riffs.

six heavy metallurgists pick their favourites - Joan Jett, Punky Mendoza, Graham Oliver, Paul Quinn, Mick Ralphs, Paul Samson

How it was done in the heyday of Pop - Philip Bashe tracked down the bands your dad snogged along to and found out the history of the '60s hits

engineer/producer

Hard Rock History

Seamus Beaghen of Madness goes to

Pianist Seamus Beaghen shows you the way around "Our House" in words, diagrams and pics.