We recently spoke with former Prince guitarist Donna Grantis about the go-to musical gear she used to record her new album Diamonds & Dynamite (eOne), including PRS guitars, Planet Waves cables and the Foxrox Octron 2.

Led in large by the fret board wizardry of lead guitarist Chris Green, the modern, melodic hard rock/metal band that is Rubicon Cross are currently touring in support of their latest, self-titled recording. Released on May 19, 2014, Rubicon Cross features 10 brand new songs each unique and jammed with pure rock-metal power! So as to learn more about the album, Green chatted with us in detail about some of the key gear he used while recording.

I recently had the opportunity to speak with guitarist Dave Whitaker of the North Carolina-based alternative hard rock band Another Lost Year about the favorite piece of gear in his arsenal. Here is what Whitaker had to say.

I recently chatted with Righteous Vendetta guitarist Justin Olmstead about his favorite piece of gear. The band is currently out on tour in United States and Justin was more than happy to let the PureGrainAudio readers in on the secret to his punishingly-downtuned sound. Here is how the conversation went.

I recently had the opportunity to speak with JR Bareis, guitarist for the band Love and Death, about his favorite piece of gear used while recording the band’s newest effort, Between Here & Lost. Here’s what Bareis had to say his gear, including amp and guitars.

I recently had a chance to speak with Stephen Campbell, guitarist for the punk/rock band The Upset Victory, about the gear he used when the band was recording their newest release, Before The World Ends. Here’s how the conversation went.