This book, part of Backbeat’s The Way They Play series, unleashes the secrets of 15 guitarists from the bands that have shaped today's hard rock guitar sound, including Kiss, Alice in Chains, AC/DC, and Soundgarden. Each chapter offers biographical portraits, details on gear setup and tone, analysis of playing techniques, and several music examples. The CD features riffs from all of the book’s lessons, played with each artist's preferred equipment.

This book, part of Backbeat’s The Way They Play series, unleashes the secrets of 15 guitarists from the bands that have shaped today's hard rock guitar sound, including Kiss, Alice in Chains, AC/DC, and Soundgarden. Each chapter offers biographical portraits, details on gear setup and tone, analysis of playing techniques, and several music examples. The CD features riffs from all of the book’s lessons, played with each artist's preferred equipment.