Artist Spotlights
"Out of Step” Darkest Hour’s 20th Anniversary
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Here's a poignant reflection by Darkest Hour founding member Mike Schleibaum on taking the steps that led to his band's 20th anniversary....
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ESP Hall of Fame: Bruce Kulick
Throughout his tenure in bands like KISS, Grand Funk Railroad and more, Bruce Kulick has spent the last 29 years rocking his many ESP guitars like no other. Enjoy this short video that offers some history and perspective on...
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ESP Hall of Fame: Stephen Carpenter (Deftones)
No matter who you are, you have to give a nod of respect to Stephen Carpenter of Deftones. His innovative approach to guitar playing and composition makes him stand out from the pack, and as an early adopter of extended range...
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Josh Middleton (Sylosis) Phrygian Dominant Lick Lesson
Here's a free lesson from Josh Middleton of Sylosis, who uses his ESP Eclipse to show you how to take advantage of the Phrygian Dominant scale with alternate picking techniques....
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ESP 40th Anniversary Artist Shout-Outs
A few of our friends sent us video messages for our 40th anniversary, being celebrated in 2015. Here's James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Gary Holt, Tom Araya, Alex Skolnick, Fred LeClercq, Michael Wilton, Gus G, Javier Reyes,...
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Whitechapel Interview
The three guitarists of Whitechapel -- Alex Wade, Zach Householder, and Ben Savage -- tell you the whole story about what went into the creation of their LTD Signature Series guitars, the AW-7, ZH-7, and BS-7. ...
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Charlie Bereal
Charlie Bereal is a highly in-demand session and touring guitarist, a producer of platinum-selling recordings, and a longtime player of ESP Guitars. His list of credits is amazing, and includes Jay Z, Ja Rule, P Diddy, Nelly,...
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Alex Skolnick Interview at The Music Zoo
ESP player Alex Skolnick (Testament, Alex Skolnick Trio) stopped by New York-based ESP dealer The Music Zoo to talk about his upcoming projects as well as his ESP and LTD Signature Series guitars....
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Gus G (Firewind/Ozzy) Interview 2014
Gus G. has spent the last ten years playing ESP, taking him through his time in Greek power metal gods Firewind through his stint as Ozzy Osbourne's guitar shredder through his most recent work as a solo artist. Learn more...
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Goatwhore "Baring Teeth for Revolt"
From their new album Constricting Rage of the Merciless, here's Goatwhore's video for "Baring Teeth for Revolt". Goatwhore includes ESP players Sammy Duet and James Harvey. Sammy enjoys ESP EX style guitars, while James rocks...
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Memphis May Fire Interview (Summer 2014)
ESP players Kellen McGregor and Anthony Sepe of Memphis May Fire tell you their reasons for choosing their respective ESP guitars. Plus, Anthony gives you a lesson in forklift operation....
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Ted Aguilar (Death Angel) Interview
Ted Aguilar of Death Angel takes you literally backstage at the Whisky a Go Go here in Los Angeles to show you some of his special ESP guitars....
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Jeff George (Harlot) Interview
Jeff George (Harlot) tells us about his ESP guitars of choice, and shares some insight as to why it's great to be an ESP artist....
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Metallica's James Hetfield At Guitar Center
Courtesy of our friends at Guitar Center, here's an amazing interview with longtime ESP player James Hetfield of Metallica, featuring his new Signature Series Iron Cross....
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George Lynch with KXM
Here's a great behind-the-scenes video from the making of the new album by KXM, which includes ESP legend George Lynch along with dUg Pinnick (King's X, bass) and Ray Luzier (Korn, drums)....
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Alex Skolnick Interview
Alex Skolnick (Testament, Alex Skolnick Trio) gives you all the details of his new ESP signature models, the ESP Alex Skolnick and LTD AS-1....
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Dan Kenny (Suicide Silence) Interview 2012
Suicide Silence bass player Dan Kenny talks about the details of his LTD Signature Series DK-5. ...
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Gus G Interview
Internationally-acclaimed virtuoso Gus G. (Firewind/Ozzy Osbourne) talks about his history playing ESP guitars, and gives details about his ESP/LTD Signature Series models....
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Of Mice & Men Guitars (2013)
ESP goes backstage with Alan Ashby and Phil Manansala of Of Mice & Men to learn more about the ESP/LTD guitars they use on tour....
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