Richard Goodwin
Co-Founder & Publisher | ELECTRIKJAM
Based in the UK, Richard Goodwin is a publisher / journalist / editor. Richard is responsible for the longer form, more culturally-focused content on ELECTRIKJAM. He’ll dig deep into a specific subject, a band, a type of guitar, a classic album, and pull out insights and angles not covered anywhere else.
He is also the co-host of The ELECTRIKJAM Podcast
Latest Posts By Richard
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Djent 101: Everything You Need To Know
You’ve heard it mentioned in articles, talked about in bars where they serve artisanal craft beer, and you’re curious. What in the heck is djent? Djent. It’s a weird word, right? It doesn’t look or sound like anything that’d describe a genre of music (more specifically, metal music). But that’s exactly what it is, and…
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Electric Wizard 101: Dorest’s Dankest Doom Band…
History, band members, best album, influences – you’ll find it all inside our Electric Wizard 101 guide Electric Wizard, hailing from Dorset, England, aren’t just a band: they’re an institution. Known for low-end fuzz, massive riffs, and a penchant for all things grim, the band has been a staple of the doom/stoner scene for decades. But…
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Jimmy Page’s New Gibson Guitar Costs More Than A Tesla 3
For $50,000, you could have a futuristic electric car like a Tesla Model 3 or… a whole lotta tone Gibson’s signature series guitars are ALWAYS expensive, but the new Jimmy Page EDS-1275 Doubleneck signature model takes things to a whole other level – it costs $50,000. To put that figure into context, for the same money…
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The Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 is OFFICIAL
The The Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 – AKA the worst kept secret of 2024 – is finally official, and boy was it worth the wait… After years of talking-up the possibility of an affordable, Inspired By Gibson-version of Dave Grohl’s now-trademark Trini Lopez hollow body, the wait is finally over: the Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 has launched.…
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The Parts of an Electric Guitar Explained: A Beginner’s Guide
Here’s a quick and simple breakdown of what all the parts of an electric guitar do, why they’re important, and how the impact the tone and sound of your axe… Electric guitars, a staple of many music genres, have a rich history and complex design. Understanding each component’s function will give you a better grasp…
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15 Richest Metal Bands: Meet The BILLION Dollar Metal Band
From Metallica to TOOL, here’s a comprehensive list of the richest metal bands of all time. You’ll never guess how much Metallica is worth! You don’t normally associated being in a metal band with being loaded, financially. And most of the time, this sentiment is correct. 99.9% of metal bands barely make enough to pay…
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![Axe FX 101: The Complete Beginner’s Guide [2024]](https://www.electrikjam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Axe-FX-101-a-complete-beginners-guide.png "Axe FX 101: The Complete Beginner's Guide [2024]")
Axe FX 101: The Complete Beginner’s Guide [2024]
Steve Vai, Metallica, John Petrucci, John Mayer. They all use Axe FX. But what is it and how does it work? Here’s everything you need to know… First released in 2006 by Fractal Audio Systems, the Axe-Fx is a high-end digital guitar processor that has become a go-to tool for serious guitar players, both professional…
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The 5 Best Cheap Axe-FX Alternatives [That Don’t Suck]
Axe-Fx is brilliant. It’s used by the pros. And it sounds incredible. But it is expensive. Here’s some cheaper alternatives for mere mortals that don’t suck Metallica switched to Axe-Fx years ago. Ditto John Mayer and a whole host of other big bands and artists now use Axe-Fx. The reason? Consistency. Being able to create…
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Thomann Turns 70! And It’s Celebrating With MEGA DEALS
Thomann, the home of Harley Benton, turns 70 today. It’s still a pup compared to Harrison Ford but it has some killer deals coming to celebrate
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Best Pickups for Baritone Telecaster: Here’s What I’d Use…
Baritone Telecasters, with their extended low-end growl, are perfect for delving into heavier music genres like metal, djent, prog-metal, and stuff like doom and stoner rock. But to truly tap into their potential, choosing the right pickups is crucial. Most baritone Teles come with either single coil pickups or P90s which means plenty of noise.…
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Positive Grid Spark Link: A Quick Overview + What It Does
Positive Grid has just waded into the wireless guitar system market with its Spark Link. Here’s everything you need to know… The Spark Link is a wireless guitar system created by Positive Grid to provide cable-free playing with their Spark amplifier range. It also works with any other amplifier, making high-quality wireless functionality accessible to…
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Gibson Confirms Slew of Jimmy Page Signature Models For 2024
Gibson Announces Signature Guitar Partnership with Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Gibson has announced a new partnership with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page that will see the development of a series of signature models bearing Page’s name. So if you’re bank account wasn’t completely scorched by Adam Jones’ 1979 Gibson Les Paul and you’re a fan…
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Adam Jones Epiphone 1979 Les Paul Custom Price & Release Date
Here’s how much you’ll pay for the new Adam Jones Epiphone 1979 Les Paul Custom, and how it compares to its signature Gibson Les Paul model It’s been like 2+ years in the making, but the Adam Jones Epiphone 1979 Les Paul Custom is finally here, bringing nearly everything you could possibly want – specs wise…
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Best Slayer Albums Ranked Best To Worst
What’s the best Slayer album? Simple: Reign In Blood. Here’s how all the other albums fall in line… Slayer are reuniting in 2024 for a series of shows in the USA. The band famously called it quits back in 2019. But the guys missed doing Slayer live, so Kerry and Tom decided to get the…
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Slayer’s BACK! Trash Titans Announce First Shows In Five Years
Slayer are back and the band has just announced a slew of new shows, its first in five years… Slayer called it quits in 2019. Kerry King started a new band that sounded like Slayer. As 2024 started, no one was expecting Slayer to reform. But like a slab of pristine donner meat ready for…