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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.

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The 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 Tankian, guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian, bassist Shavo Odadjian, and drummer John Dolmayan—took their catalog of era-defining, genre-changing hard-rock haymakers on tour this year across South and North America.

PG’s Chris Kies connected with Malakian onstage at Soldier Field in Chicago ahead of System’s second show at the football stadium. Malakian and his tech, Patrick Lachman, explained how some color-coded Gibson, Ibanez, and Friedman gear give Malakian the fire he needs to burn through the band’s legendary set.

0:00 - Mark Tremonti & D'Addario

0:15 - Daron Malakian Guitar Solo Intro

1:28 - Subscribe to Rig Rundowns!

1:38 - Chris Kies Intro

1:53 - Daron Malakian Running Into SOAD Cover Band in Chicago

5:08 - History of Stolen Guitars

6:46 - What Does Daron Malakian Need From His Guitar?

9:36 - Songwriting Tools

10:17 - Unexpected Guitar Influences

12:29 - Pride in Writing 'Addicted to the Violence' Album

17:11 - Musical Phases & Abstract Songwriting

19:12 - Freedom in Creating Your Own Art

20:31 - Gibson Flying V to Honor Albert King's Lucy

21:29 - Daron Malakian Large Triangle Guitar Picks & Playing Style

23:55 - Daron Malakian Guitar Solo 2

24:53 - D'Addario Players Circle Rewards

25:54 - Guitar Tech Patrick Lachman

26:21 - Gibson SGs

27:28 - Daron Malakian Strings & SOAD Tunings

28:20 - When Do Guitar Changes Happen?

28:57 - Ibanez Iceman

29:42 - Gibson Flying V (Honoring Albert King Lucy)

30:10 - Gibson ES-355

31:36 - Ibanez Iceman (Gold Binding)

32:09 - Setting Up Guitars for Daron Malakian

33:24 - Rack Gear

35:07 - Friedman BE-100 & BE-100 Deluxe Amps

36:29 - Speaker Cabinets & Speakers

37:30 - EQ'ing Daron Malakian's Amps

38:31 - Daron Malakian Pedalboard

39:04 - MXR Smart Gate Pro

39:47 - Orbel Babayan Controlling Daron's Effects

40:45 - Daron Malakian Guitar Solo 3

41:58 - Joe Glaser & D'Addario

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Learn 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 lineup—including vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain. A new album, From Zero, was released in November 2024, followed by the single “Up From the Bottom” earlier this year, and this summer, the band tore off on an international arena and stadium comeback tour. Founding lead guitarist Brad Delson is still a creative member of the band, but has elected to step back from touring. And so on the road, Alex Feder takes his place alongside founding guitarist/vocalist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda, DJ Joe Hahn, and bassist Dave Farrell.

PG’s Chris Kies headed to downtown Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to meet up with Mike Shinoda, plus techs Mark, Ben, and Tracy, to learn how the band pulled off their much-anticipated gigs this year.

0:00 - Wolf Van Halen & D'Addario

0:15 - Mike Shinoda Intro

0:59 - Subscribe to Rig Rundowns!

1:08 - Chris Kies Intro

1:24 - Mike Shinoda on Playing Guitar & Keyboards Live

2:08 - How Does Each Instrument Inspire Mike Shinoda

4:07 - Mike Shinoda on Approaching Guitar

4:55 - Guitar Shopping in Nashville

5:47 - Mike Shinoda's "What I've Done" Strat

6:41 - Mike Shinoda on Choosing Guitars for Tour

8:30 - Mike Shinoda on Recreating Album Tones Onstage

10:23 - Mike Shinoda on Production

13:06 - Mike Shinoda's 'Meteora' PRS Custom CE 24

14:51 - Mike Shinoda's Killspencer Leather Straps

17:16 - Mike Shinoda's "Given Up" Gibson SG

18:05 - Who Got Into PRS Guitars First?

19:21 - Mike Shinoda's Fender Blacktop Baritone Telecaster

21:05 - Mike Shinoda's Evolution as a Guitarist

23:20 - What Gear Inspired Mike Shinoda on From Zero

24:44 - Mike Shinoda's Keyboard Setup

29:24 - Does Mike Shinoda Have More Fun on Guitar or Keys

31:28 - Ever Thought About Keytar?

31:51 - MIDI Guitar on "Casualty"

33:10 - Mike Shinoda's Solo Section on Keyboards

34:40 - D'Addario Players Circle Rewards

35:40 - Mike Shinoda & Alex Feder (Brad Delson) Rack Setups

47:41 - Brad Delson's (Alex Feder) "Hybrid Theory" PRS

49:36 - Brad Delson's (Alex Feder) "One Step Closer" PRS

50:10 - Brad Delson's (Alex Feder) PRS DC3 for 7-String Songs

51:52 - Setting Up Brad Delson's Gear for Alex Feder to Play

52:48 - Brad Delson's (Alex Feder) Fender Rory Gallagher Strat

53:51 - Brad Delson's (Alex Feder) Fender Custom Shop Strat

54:44 - Brad Delson's (Alex Feder) PRS Cust

55:48 - Coup Card Game

56:00 - Picks for Brad Delson & Alex Feder

56:23 - Linkin Park Tunings

57:36 - Dave "Phoenix" Farrell Basses

1:02:53 - Dave "Phoenix" Farrell Rack Setup

1:04:11 - Joe Glaser & D'Addario

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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 certainly carved a path of his own. This year alone, he’s released three records and undertook a U.S. tour to bring his delightful mix of jazz, groove, and beyond to eager listeners.

Before his show at the Underdog in east Nashville, Miller took some time to show PG’s Chris Kies around his trusted tools for international touring, including a gorgeous custom Huber electric, a Collings acoustic, and some key items on loan.

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Seymour Duncan Wavelength Duo https://sweetwater.sjv.io/aOkLyj

D’Addario NYXL https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6yRAoG

D'Addario Nickel Bronze https://sweetwater.sjv.io/GK5QaE

Grace Design ALiX preamp https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQYR6D

Line 6 DL4 MkII Delay Modeler Pedal https://sweetwater.sjv.io/mOo3Oe

Strymon Flint https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QyAKk9

0:00 - Joe Glaser & D’Addario

0:15 - Adam Miller Playing Intro

1:39 - Subscribe to Rig Rundowns

1:45 - Chris Kies Intro

2:15 - Line 6 DL4 MkII

3:17 - Recording Gallery Solo Improv Show

4:08 - Gear Philosophy for Trio v Solo Gigs

5:04 - Recording Neumann Sessions at Studio 606

8:10 - Nik Huber Adam Miller Model

12:12 - Strings & Tunings

13:04 - Novo Serus J Baritone

15:56 - Developing Rythmnic Touch

17:26 - Collings C10 Deluxe

19:10 - Grace Design ALiX

20:57 - D’Addario Players Circle Rewards

21:56 - Two-Rock Studio Signature

23:16 - EQ’ing an Amp

24:33 - Adam Miller’s Pedalboard

32:26 - Pick

33:29 - Advice for Guitarists

35:38 - Adam Miller Outro Jam

36:08 - D’Addario

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When 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 his belt, the 18-year-old is taking his songs on the road to packed-out rooms.

PG’s John Bohlinger linked with country’s newest wunderkind at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis to see how he brings his old-time-meets-new-world country to life onstage.

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Strymon Zuma https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ0aNy

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0:00 - D'Addario

0:15 - Ty Myers Playing Intro

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0:57 - John Bohlinger Intro

1:09 - Fender Stratocaster with Fat ’50s Pickups

4:16 - Fender Custom Shop Master Built Strat (Dale Wilson)

7:13 - Gibson SJ-200

9:28 - Gallagher Ragtime Special

12:35 - Two-Rock Silver Sterling Signature

15:17 - D'Addario Backline Gear Transport Bags

15:57 - Ty Myers' Pedalboard

27:24 - Ty Myer's Sold-Out Select Fall Tour

28:35 - Joe Glaser & D'Addario

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Presave WM's New Album: https://firebird.lnk.to/WhompWhackThunder

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From 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 Rig Rundown, but this time around, ahead of the September release of their seventh LP, Whomp Whack Thunder, PG’s Chris Kies met up with Jeffers and rhythm guitarist Cody Tate before their July 19 gig at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater to get a tour of their latest and loudest noisemakers.

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0:00 - Joe Glaser & D'Addario

0:15 - John Jeffers Guitar Solo Intro

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0:55 - Chris Kies Intro

1:15 - John Jeffers' OG Les Paul

4:56 - John Jeffers' 2021 Gibson Custom Murphy-Painted 1960 Les Paul 60 Reissue

6:02 - John Jeffers' 1972 Gibson Les Paul '54/'58 Reissue

7:31 - John Jeffers on 1st Tours in Chevy Suburban

10:22 - John Jeffers on Working with Producer Jay Joyce

13:43 - John Jeffers' 1992 Gibson SG Custom '67 Reissue

15:26 - John Jeffers' Gibson Firebird I

17:06 - John Jeffers' Orange Custom Shop 50 & Vox AC30

20:15 - John Jeffers' Pedalboard

24:53 - John Jeffers' on Whomp Whack Thunder Album Name

26:06 - Rig Rundowns & D'Addario Backline Gear Transport Packs

26:47 - Cody Tate on Working with Producer Jay Joyce

27:22 - Cody Tate's Fender American Deluxe HSS Stratocaster

30:34 - Cody Tate's Pedalboard

31:42 - Cody Tate's Fender Rarities Flame Koa Stratocaster

34:02 - Cody Tate's Eastwood Mandocaster

34:47 - Cody Tate's Fender Custom Shop Strat

37:19 - Cody Tate: Cars or Guitars?

37:49 - Cody Tate's Marshall JCM 800 Amps

40:14 - D'Addario

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