Rig Rundowns
Premier Guitar’s world-famous Rig Rundowns take you backstage to explore the live gear used by your favorite guitar and bass players. Whether you’re into shred, country, indie, or classic rock, Rig Rundowns give you the lowdown on the instruments, pedals, and amps powering the biggest acts on the road today—and often we even coax them into demoing their favorite settings. Listen now and pick up new tricks for how to set up your rig!
Episodes
Rig Rundown: Pavement
The reunited indie icons run knobless guitars, a lifelong P bass, and one very trusty Hot Cake.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/pavement
Rig Rundown: Kris Donegan
The Music City studio staple shows off his extensive recording rig.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/kris-donegan
Rig Rundown: The Last Dinner Party
The British rockers packed Voxs, Vincents, and Vs for their recent run.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-last-dinner-party
Rig Rundown: Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol
The merry metalheads make musical mayhem with 8-string guitars and dual-amp rigs.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rickshaw-billies-burger-patrol
Rig Rundown: Corrosion of Conformity
The metal veterans keep it old-school with classic 6-strings, loud amps, and a push from some choice pedals.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/corrosion-of-conformity
Rig Rundown: Drug Church
Guitarists Nick Cogan and Cory Galusha lead the service with Jazzmasters, Les Pauls, and a mix of tube and transistor amps.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/drug-church
Rig Rundown: Marcus King Band
King and fellow guitarist Drew Smithers—plus King’s own pater familias—bring the heat in this new Rundown.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/marcus-king-2026
Rig Rundown: Bring Me the Horizon’s Lee Malia
The English guitarist reps a surfy signature and killer Quad Cortex on his band’s latest tour.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/bring-me-the-horizons-lee-malia
Rig Rundown: Hayley Williams Band
Ahead of Hayley Williams’ recent solo show at the Ryman Auditorium, PG’s Chris Kies linked up with bassist Joey Howard and guitarists Bryan Robert Jones and Logan MacKenzie (also of Paramore). Check out what gear they’re using to back up Williams in this new Rig Rundown.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/hayley-williams-band
Rig Rundown: The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson [2026]
The southern rockers’ lead guitarist wields some serious firepower on the Crowes’ latest tour.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-black-crowes-2026
Jared James Nichols [2026]
The blues-rock guitar wizard goes back to basics.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/jared-james-nichols
Rig Rundown: SatchVai Band
The veteran shredders packed signature electrics alongside Dragons and hydras on their recent American tour.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/satchvai-band
Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott [2026]
Back in April, southern-rock staples Gov’t Mule rocked the Pinnacle in downtown Nashville, and before the festivities, PG’s Chris Kies hung out with bassist Kevin Scott to take a closer look at the low-ender’s rumbling rig.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/govt-mule-2026
Rig Rundown: Dethklok [2026]
The beloved metal group packed the stage with digital modelers and a raft of shred machines on their spring tour.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/dethklok-2026
Rig Rundown: Little Barrie
For more than 20 years, English guitarist Barrie Cadogan (aka Little Barrie) has been one of the go-to 6-string collaborators for England’s biggest rockers, from Morrissey and Liam Gallagher to Primal Scream, Paul Weller, and more.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/little-barrie
Rig Rundown: Crowbar
The Louisiana sludge-metal vets give us the lowdown on their setups.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/crowbar
Lamb of God’s Mark Morton [2026]
The metal titans’ lead guitarist shares his most dependable pieces of tried-and-true Gibson and Mesa/Boogie kit.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/lamb-of-gods-mark-morton-2026
Rig Rundown: Jack Ruch
The solo artist and YouTube instructor packs a classy combination of guitars, amps, and pedals for his live performances.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rig-rundown-jack-ruch
Rig Rundown: Madison Cunningham
California singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham earned her first Grammy nomination in 2019, when she was just 23. A few years later, at 26, she won the Grammy for Best Folk Album, for her 2022 record, Revealer. Last year, she released her latest collection, Ace, her third with the storied label Verve Forecast.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/madison-cunningh
Rig Rundown: Acid Bath
The veteran sludge slingers show off the goods in this subterranean Rundown.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/acid-bath
Rig Rundown: Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza
Back in February, PG’s Perry Bean headed over to Nashville’s Cannery Hall to catch up with his longtime friends in the Tennessee mathcore outfit the Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza. Before their gig, guitarists Layne Meylain, Josh Travis, and Eric Berngruber, along with bassist Mike Butler, took Bean through the Kiesel-and-Quad-Cortex-powered guts of their audio acrobatics.Watch the full Rig Rund
Rig Rundown: All Them Witches [2026]
At this point, Nashville heavy hitters All Them Witches are friends of the show. They’ve had their rigs rundown twice before, but like they say, the third time’s the charm.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/all-them-witches-2026
Rig Rundown: George Thorogood and the Destroyers
George Thorogood and the Destroyers have been burning the world up with their blues- and boogie-rock for more than half a century, and before their February gig at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, our Rig Rundown crew met up with Thorogood, tech Rev Jones, and veteran Destroyer Jim Suhler at PRS Nashville for a look at how they cook up their kick-ass riffage onstage these days.Watch the full Rig Rundow
Rig Rundown: Matteo Mancuso
The Sicilian guitar slinger travels light, carrying just a few trusted tools for some recent international dates.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/matteo-mancuso
Rig Rundown: Tyler Armstrong (The Band Feel)
The guitarist for the classic rock revivalists proves old amps, paired with even older guitars, is still a recipe for tonal success.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/tyler-armstrong-the-band-feel
Rig Rundown: MIRADOR
The British-American bruisers achieve old-school sounds the authentic way: old-school gear.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/mirador
Rig Rundown: Spiritbox
Spiritbox guitarist Mike Stringer and bassist Josh Gilbert reveal the low-tuned tools driving their alt-metal sound.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/spiritbox
Rig Rundown: Heart
The legendary rockers, guided by lead guitarist Nancy Wilson, brought an all-tube assault on the road last year.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/heart
Rig Rundown: MGK’s Justin Lyons and Sophie Lloyd
The guitarists back up the American rapping songwriter with gear from PRS, Kiesel, Reverend, and Kemper.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rig-rundown-mgks-justin-lyons-and-sophie-lloyd
Rig Rundown: Gwar
When GWAR stomped through Nashville with the goriest gear of all, we had to take a look. PG’s Chris Kies caught up with the band at Marathon Music Works to hang with Grodius Maximus, Bälsäc the Jaws ’O Death, and Casey Orr (aka Beefcake the Mighty). The band rolls cab-free, armed with a stack of dangerously signature gear.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundow
Rig Rundown: Bryan Adams
The veteran Canadian rocker and his wingman Keith Scott count on hybrid rigs and golden Gibsons for their recent tour.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/bryan-adams
Rig Rundown: Blink-182
Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus stuck to their signature guns on a recent American tour.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rig-rundown-blink-182
Rig Rundown: John 5 [2026]
John 5, the Tele-slinging guitarist, known for his solo work as well as time spent with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, put out his latest record, Ghost, last year. On tour behind it, he stopped at Memphis’ Minglewood Hall, where PG’s John Bohlinger caught up with him for this new Rig Rundown.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rig-rundown-john-5-2026
Top 10 Rig Rundowns of 2025
This year was a big one for the Rig Rundown crew! John, Perry, and Chris traveled to Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, Milwaukee, and even a cave in Tennessee, while, of course, foraging in their home base of Music City to gather the biggest and brightest (and loudest) setups touring the world. Dive into...Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/top-10-rig-rundowns-
Rig Rundown: Marc Ford, Doug Pettibone, and David Sutton (The Lucinda Williams Band)
The country legend’s bandmates bring a range of low- to high-end gear to Nashville’s Basement East.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-lucinda-williams-band
Rig Rundown: Gary Rossington Collection
PG brings you a hands-on look at some of the gear that the late Skynyrd guitarist used to change rock history.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/gary-rossington-collection
Rig Rundown: Russian Circles’ Mike Sullivan [2025]
After a devastating theft in 2021, the metal band’s guitarist rebuilt his tone empire around some life-changing loans.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/russian-circles-2025
Rig Rundown: Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
The legendary country musician and his right-hand man, guitarist Kenny Vaughan, prove that Fender guitars through Fender amps can still take you a long way in this world.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/marty-stuart
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers Rig Rundown
Bill Murray might be most famous for his acting in classics like Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, and Groundhog Day, but he’s also a bona fide belter and has performed as a singer on stages big and small over the years. A while back, he linked up with guitarists Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia, and Jimmy Vivin...Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/bill-murray-and-his-
Rig Rundown: Jeff Tweedy
The Wilco frontman’s ’90s pawn shop raids are paying off decades later.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/jeff-tweedy
Rig Rundown: Orianthi
The Australian shredder keeps things simple with signature PRS, Orange, and Gibson gear.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/orianthi
Rig Rundown: AFI [2025]
The long-running punk quartet pick prototypes, P basses, and Pauls for their latest live shows.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/afi-2025
Rig Rundown: The Band Royale
Thanks to some key years working at a celebrated music store, this band of brothers has the goods.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-band-royale
Rig Rundown: Starcrawler
Henri and Bill Cash, the brotherly guitar duo behind Los Angeles glam-rock band Starcrawler, linked with PG’s John Bohlinger before their gig at the Pinnacle in Nashville to show off some rose-colored rock tools. Check out highlights of their dazzling setups below, and tune into our full Rig Rundown to scope the full details.Brought to you by D’Addario.
Devon Eisenbarger [Katy Perry] Rig Rundown
The in-demand gunslinger brings a load of silverware to arenas across the world.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/devon-eisenbarger
Daniel Donato Rig Rundown
The cosmic-country cowboy touts a rig inspired by the greats and powered by a mix of vintage and modern-day gear.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/daniel-donato
My Chemical Romance Rig Rundown
Check out the gear that guitarists Frank Iero and Ray Toro and bassist Mikey Way brought out to shake stadiums this summer.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/my-chemical-romance
The Who Rig Rundown
Step onstage for an inside look at the gear Pete Townshend and Jon Button relied on for the band’s legendary farewell shows.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-who-tour
Deftones' Stephen Carpenter Rig Rundown
California metal giants Deftones returned this year with Private Music, their first album in five years. In support of it, they ripped across North America on a string of headline shows and support slots with System of a Down.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/deftones
System of a Down's Daron Malakian
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/system-of-a-downSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeThe metal giants return to the stage with a show powered by gold-and-black axes and pure tube power.Except for two new singles in 2020, alt-metal icons System of a Down haven’t released new music in 20 years. But luckily for their fans, System—vocalist Serj Tan
Linkin Park
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/linkin-parkSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeLearn how the reunited nu-metal pioneers are taking on the world once again.Linkin Park went on hiatus for seven years after lead vocalist Chester Bennington’s death in 2017, but last September, the band announced that they were returning with new music and a new li
Adam Miller
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/adam-millerVisit the Underdog: http://theunderdognashville.com/The prolific Australian guitarist brought his mastery to east Nashville, where we got a look at the gear he’s trusting overseas.Adam Miller has been compared to plenty of his most sacred influences— Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Charlie Hunter, Bill Frissell—but he’s certai
Ty Myers
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/ty-myersSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeWhen Ty Myers got injured a few years back and couldn’t play sports, he took to posting videos of himself on TikTok. Before long, his song “Tie That Binds” went viral on the platform, blasting him to overnight-star status. Now, with his debut album, The Select, under h
Whiskey Myers
Presave WM's New Album: https://firebird.lnk.to/WhompWhackThunder Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/whiskey-myers-2025Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeFrom couchsurfing to playing the Ryman, rockers Whiskey Myers of Palestine, Texas, have had one hell of a Cinderella story. We caught up with guitarist John Jeffers back in 2021 for a virtual R
Deep Sea Diver's Jessica Dobson
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/deep-sea-diverSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeSeattle indie rockers Deep Sea Diver released their fourth full-length record, Billboard Heart, earlier this year via Sub Pop, and their supporting cross-country tour took them to downtown Nashville’s Blue Room at Jack White’s Third Man Records.PG’s Chris Kies co
This Will Destroy You
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/this-will-destroy-youSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubePost-rock/doomgaze outfit This Will Destroy You, formed in San Marcos, Texas, in 2004, are marking 21 years together, and 20 years of their self-recorded debut Young Mountain, with an anniversary tour. In late June, the band played Nashville’s Basement Eas
Amyl and the Sniffers
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/amyl-and-the-sniffers-2025Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeAustralian punks Amyl and the Sniffers have had a pretty good year. In October 2024, they released their third full-length, Cartoon Darkness, and opened a run of North American shows for Foo Fighters. This year, they warmed up the stage for the Offspr
Better Lovers
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/better-loversSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeTuning up for their own tour that starts this week, the loud ’n’ heavy merchants from Buffalo show PG’s Perry Bean how they apply the hot sauce.In Better Lovers, guitarists Jordan Buckley and Will Putney, plus bassist Stephen Micciche, go heavy and strange—a combi
Keith Urban [2025]
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/keith-urbanSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeThe muti-Grammy winning country guitar hero is going sans pedalboard this time around as he cranks up on stages across the country.New Zealand’s number one country guitar export—and November 2024 Premier Guitar cover model—Keith Urban rolled into Cincinnati’s Riverb
Queens of the Stone Age Rig Rundown with Troy Van Leeuwen [2025]
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/queens-of-the-stone-age-troy-van-leeuwenSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeFresh off a substantial break and a live acoustic recording from Paris’ infamous catacombs, hard-rock titans Queens of the Stone Age stormed back to life this spring with an American tour, including back-to-back nights in Boston at Fenwa
Nashville Riffmaker: Sol Philcox-Littlefield
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/sol-philcox-littlefieldSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeVintage Fenders, Gibsons, and Gretsches get the job done for one of Nashville’s veteran studio players.Trusted session guitarist Sol Philcox-Littlefield, known for his work with Luke Combs, Tim McGraw, Kelsea Ballerini, and Elle King, among many others,
The Rig Rundown Rig Rundown
Full Camera Gear Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/camera-gearSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubePremier Guitar has been producing the Rig Rundown for more than 15 years. After over 700* episodes, the list of video equipment and accessories has been extensive. Longtime host & PG videographer Perry Bean walks through the cameras and audio gear curren
KALEO
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/kaleoSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeIcelandic blues rockers Kaleo released their fourth full-length LP, Mixed Emotions, on May 9 via Elektra. To celebrate the album in their adopted hometown, they threw a party at American Legion Post 82 in East Nashville.Some of the band’s gear had already been shipped to
Dann Huff
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/dann-huffSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeThe all-star producer invites John Bohlinger to his home studio for a glimpse of his most treasured gear.Veteran producer and behind-the-scenes guitar superstar Dann Huff released his debut solo album, When Words Aren’t Enough, on May 30, but his career began long bef
Poison the Well
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/poison-the-wellSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeLast August, metalcore giants Poison the Well gave the world a gift: They announced they were working on their first studio album in 15 years. They unleashed the first taste, single “Trembling Level,” back in January, and set off on a spring North American tour
Steve Stevens
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Fontaines D.C. [2025]
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/fontaines-dc-2025Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeThe Irish post-punk band’s three guitarists go for Fairlane, Fenders, and a fake on their spring American tour.We caught up with guitarists Carlos O’Connell and Conor Curley from red-hot Dublin indie rock outfit Fontaines D.C. for a Rig Rundown in 2023, but we
Umphrey's McGee: Jake Cinninger & Brendan Bayliss [2025]
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/umphreys-mcgee-2025Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeAxe-wielders Jake Cinninger and Brendan Bayliss take us through their current gear garages.It’s been just over 10 years since we had legendary South Bend, Indiana, jam band Umphrey’s McGee on Rig Rundown, so when we saw that they were coming to play at Nashv
Teen Mortage
Dunable Guitars Tour: https://youtu.be/TsQXn4qIFyASubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeTwo guitars, two amps, and two people is all it takes to bring the noise.The day before they played the coveted Blue Room at Third Man Records in Nashville, the Washington, D.C.-based garage-punk duo Teen Mortgage released their debut record, Devil Ultrasonic Dream. Not a bad couple of days
Charlie Worsham
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/charlie-worshamSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeThe country artist and session weapon packed a range of acoustics for some recent studio time.Charlie Worsham was just wrapping up some tracking down at Sony Studios in Nashville when PG’s John Bohlinger caught up with him for a look at what tools he packs for a
Darkside's Dave Harrington
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/darksideSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeGuitarist Dave Harrington concedes that while there are a few mile markers in the music that he and musician Nicolas Jaar create as Darkside, improvisation has been the rule from day one. The experimental electronic trio’s latest record, Nothing, which released in Febr
Zach Person
Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeWin Guitar Gear: https://bit.ly/GiveawaysPGThe Austin-based guitarist sticks with a tried-and-true combo of American guitars and British amps.If you’ve been on the path of this spring’s Rhett Schull/Zach Person tour, you’ve been treated to one of the coolest rock ’n’ roll double bills criss-crossing North America this year. Person, who is
My Morning Jacket Rig Rundown with Jim James, Carl Broemel & Tom Blankenship
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/my-morning-jacketSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeThe legendary Louisville rockers brought tons of vintage tone tools on the road this year.My Morning Jacket’s Is, their 10th album, released on March 21, and as we reported in our feature on the band in our May print issue, it showcased a band exercising their
Rhett Shull
Stillwater Strong Relief: https://www.stillwaterstrong.org/Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rhett-shullRhett Shull’s a busy guy. Between being one of the most prolific YouTubers in the guitar sphere, working as a trusted hired gun, and creating his own original music, including last year’s EP The Early Days, he’s an avid cyclist. Just a week before we met up with Rhe
Vundabar's Brandon Hagen
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/vundabarVisit Grimey's: https://www.grimeys.com/A pair of Fender amps and a custom-built Baranik helped the Boston band’s guitarist come back from a broken arm.When Brandon Hagen broke his arm a few years ago, his life changed in an instant. He’d been fronting Boston indie rock outfit Vundabar since 2013, and suddenly, he was unable t
Shovels & Rope
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/shovels-and-ropeSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeTeamwork makes the dream work for the Charleston, South Carolina, twosome, who trade off multi-instrumental duties throughout their sets.Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst have been making music as Shovels & Rope since 2008. The husband-and-wife duo from Sou
Phantogram's Josh Carter & Sarah Barthel
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/phantogramSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeAlong with contemporaries like MGMT and Passion Pit, Greenwich, New York, duo Phantogram’s experiments crosspollinating hip-hop, indie, and punk rock helped cement and elevate a new era of electronic-influenced alt-rock and indie music. At the start of the 2010s, you
Marty Friedman
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/marty-friedmanSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeThe Japan-based shredder brings his current roadshow to life with the help of his tech, Alan Sosa.Marty Friedman, the ex-Megadeth guitarist and celebrated mixologist of heavy metal and Japanese music, released his latest solo record, Drama, in April 2024. Last mo
Paul Moak
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/paul-moakSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeGrammy-nominated session guitarist, producer, mixer, and engineer Paul Moak stays busy on multiple fronts. Over the years he’s written, played, produced and more for TV sessions (Pretty Little Liars, One Tree Hill) and artists including Third Day, Leeland, and the Bli
The Jesus Lizard [2025]
Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-jesus-lizard-2025Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeWhen the Jesus Lizard released their seventh studio record, Rack, last September, it ended a 26-year hiatus between recordings, and lovers of raucous, steely rock music around the world rejoiced. As guitarist Duane Denison told PG’s Nick Millevoi in our fe
