From inventing the Quad Guitar to fast times with Yngwie, Michael Angelo Batio has stories for days – and no regrets

Determined to be a star from age 10, his highlights include seeing Yngwie Malmsteen's first US show, joining Manowar, being ...
MusicRadar

“I’m watching this sort of genius develop right in front of me, and he seems he has no physical barriers”: Joe Satriani on what it was like to teach a teenage Steve Vai

Here's this "goofy" Ace Frehley fan with big hands and he keeps coming back for more... Satch says it wasn't long before he recognised Vai's potential ...

Matteo Mancuso on why he plays fingerstyle on electric — and how he got Steve Vai to work with him

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American Songwriter

The Best Acoustic Guitars [2026, All Budgets]

When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Selecting the best acoustic guitar for your needs is a notoriously personal affair. First-hand anecdotes across the web speak of ...
Nature

Photoacoustics articles from across Nature Portfolio

Photoacoustics is the study of vibrations induced in matter by light. Laser light causes localised heating when it is absorbed by a surface. This in turn makes the target area expand and sends a ...