The special feature in the February issue of Young Guitar is "The soul of the '90s - the '90s is our starting point! ~ '. Back then, YG was on fire** We will deliver a special project that looks back on the era when the guitar was played without worrying about global trends!

The '90s were a time of turmoil, with notable members leaving famous bands, and the influence of grunge and other elements changing the musicality of the music. It was also an era when the spotlight was focused on guitarists who stuck to their beliefs, regardless of trends. In this special feature, let's reexamine the albums and guitarists that made the domestic scene lively at the time, and play the guitar like those days! This is a special feature that will enlighten you with pride!

Exclusive interviews with Nuno Bettencourt, Richie Kotzen and Raphael Bittencourt. We look back on the scene from the perspective of those who gained popularity in Japan in the '90s.

In addition, a photo gallery of carefully selected historical performances in Japan, the melodic metal and guitar scene that excited Japan at the time, a tearful controversial work that rocked the 90's, a performance project that collects 15 gems of phrases... Etc. Developed in various ways. A double feature video featuring Atsushi Yokozeki and Norifumi Shima recounting the 90s will also be released on the YouTube channel. The guitar score is also the '90s choice of Vai's "Here & Now" and Halloween's "Power".

Also, an interview with Steve Vai, who released the rock album "VAI/GASH", which was strangely produced in the '90s, is also posted.

In addition, interviews with Michael Wilton of Onmyōza and Queen's Like, who released the latest work, are also a must-see!

The hardware feature is titled "ESP's Belief", and approaches the "manufacturing" of ESP, a guitar maker that Japan is proud of. A video of Toki from Ardias playing the three main models has also been released!

*table of contents*
[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] "Prodigy" releases R&R album with vocalist!
Steve Vai Steve Vai

[SPECIAL COVER EDITION] YG was on fire at that time** A special project that looks back on the era when the guitar was played without worrying about global trends !!
'90s soul
*The '90s is our starting point! *

[ALBUM GALLERY] Enumerate masterpieces of the era such as guitar heroes, heavy music, etc. Category masterpiece 15 * 5

[INTERVIEW] Testimonies of famous guitarists who kept their ego in the '90s
Nuno Bettencourt Nuno Bettencourt
Richie Kotzen Richie Kotzen

[PHOTO GALLERY] A lot of precious live shots that bring back memories of that time!
LIVE IN JAPAN 1990-1999

[INTERVIEW & INSPECTION] 'Melometa' and the guitar scene that excited Japan in the '90s Melodic HR/HM and Young Guitar in the '90s

[INTERVIEW] A skilled man with a deep connection to the Japanese scene talks about those days
Rafael Bittencourt Rafael Bittencourt

[Verification] The editor-in-chief of this magazine and a music writer had a big talk Melodic metal supported the guitar scene in the 90's!

[Re-evaluation project] What is the real value of the works of controversial veterans?
A tearful controversial film that rocked the 90's

YG staff's forgotten "private '90s masterpiece album"

[PLAYING ANALYSIS] Try the famous plays of the guitarists who led the era!
15 guitar phrases that colored the '90s

[column]
YG's consideration of grunge

[GUITAR SCORE]
Here & Now / VAI
Power / HELLOWEEN Power / Halloween

[INTERVIEW] The string corps talks about the complete revival for the first time in four and a half years!
Flashing Fire, Beckoning Demon, Hunting / Onmyoza

[INTERVIEW] Challenge with the latest work by a master of progressive metal
Michael Wilton / QUEENS RŸCHE
Michael Wilton / Queensrique

HARDWARE
[SPECIAL HARDWARE EDITION] Approaching the "manufacturing" of Japan's proud guitar maker!
ESP Belief Interview with people involved / Infiltration into the ESP factory / ESP loved by big artists / Trial performance of 3 current representative models (web video linked, trial performance: Toki / Aldias)

[Latest instrument information] Thorough trial performance of the hottest equipment recommended by the editorial department!
YG Product Review 2023
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