You may have heard that Rik  is in studio working on a fantastic new project (it’s gonna be totally kick ass!!).  Preparing for this required some new MJS Custom Pickups, upgrades and mods on some...

Sharing this from Cameron Mildner, host of "Todd's Night Out", an annual fundraising concert that I have been honored to be a part of for many years: Over nine years ago our friend Todd Gannon...

Here's a recent interview with Steve Black​, host of "The Chop Shop” - the first weekly syndicated radio show dedicated to the guitar. Listen Live Now

In Episode 268 of the Iron City Rocks Podcast we talk to members of two of the heavyweights of Classic Rock. First we speak with Thom Gimbel of Foreigner. Thom has been with Foreigner now for over...

Gary Graff, a long-time music critic wrote this great piece in advance of Rik's show at The Magic Bag Somebody asked me the other day if I was motivated by wanting to prove something as a solo...

Rik, Dave, and Steve were a big hit at Poor David's Pub in Dallas, TX. This was my second time seeing Rik in the last year, and it will not be my last. Since TRIUMPH will likely never tour again, I...

Anil Prasad of Innerviews: Music Without Borders blogs about his first rock interview - with Rik! It wasn't necessarily the widespread professional achievement most journalists think of.  In fact,...

Rik's performance at the Sanctuary on June 14 got a rave review from Jam Magazine Online From Dave Gray: Everyone in the audience was virtually treated to a show with music and dialogue, similar to...

The 2014 Guitar Workshop Plus program has announced another incredible artist line-up for this year. This top ranked summer music program continues to provide the ultimate experience in music...

Guitar Moves host Matt Sweeny talks with Jim D’Addario about how electric guitar strings are made and the pivotal role D’Addario strings had in that iconic 60’s rock sound.