Rusty Cooley and Jeff Loomis

Part 1: Rusty Cooley Interviews Jeff Loomis Part 2: Rusty Cooley's Master Class Part 3: Rusty Cooley continues his interview with Shredder Jeff Loomis

Rusty Cooley's Dean RC7X - Makes You Want One, Doesn't It?

Rusty Cooley and the GATV Crew Celebrate Hard Rock Cafe's 40th Anniversary with Jennifer Batten

Two of the top Shredders on the Planet at the Hard Rock Cafe in Houston! 

Jennifer Batten and Rusty Cooley showing us why they need a straightjacket!

L-R: Michelle Bond, Roxy Taylor, Jennifer Batten, Dr. B., Sterling Bond, Rusty Cooley, Sebastian Van Cooley

What a day we had! We got exclusive interview with Jennifer Batten, the world's best female guitarist who played for ten years with the King of Pop Michael Jackson and toured for three years with the world's best guitarist Jeff Beck. Not many people can say they played with THE best in the world.

Rusty Cooley had an intimate sit down interview with Jennifer who was very candid about her amazing career. She even gave us an double-tapping guitar lesson, which all of you will see when this episode airs this fall! Rusty had nothing but high praise for Jennifer. "There is not a better female guitarist than Jennifer Batten. And she is can out play most of the male guitarists playing today. Not many people in her league and I was in awe of her during the interview", explains Rusty.

To top off a fine day, it was Jennifer Batten's great performance Sunday evening who helped the Hard Rock Cafe celebrate their 40th anniversary of bringing us the history music and fine food. So how many Hard Rock T-shirts do you own?

Stay tuned for more on this upcoming episode with Jennifer Batten from Rusty Cooley's Guitar Asylum TV - The Craziest Place on Earth for the Musically Insane!

WATCH NOW! GUS G. of OZZY OSBOURNE and METAL BAND REVOCATION!

Part 1: Rusty Interviews Metal Band Revocation Part 2: Rusty's Master Class and Mike Nedd's Guitar Tech Part 3: Rusty interviews Gus G while on tour with Ozzy

FAN FAVORITE! THIS WEEKEND! MEMBERS OF NILE!

NILE is considered death metal's Iron Maiden. Rusty Cooley sits down with Karl Sanders and Dallas Toller-Wade to talk guitar. Sebastian Van Cooley sits down with drummer the mighty George Kollias and discusses his amazing speed and influences. 

The majority of Nile's music is written by vocalist/guitarist Karl Sanders. It combines traditional and technical death metal. Nile's music is also characterized by its extreme complexity and speed – for which the band has received acknowledgment from many music fans and journalists – and its extremely "heavy" riffing, due to Nile's guitar and bass tunings, which are normally Dropped A tuning.

Much of the lyrical content is based on Karl Sanders' interest in Egyptology and other ancient Middle Eastern cultures, such as Mesopotamia. Lengthy sleeve notes are included with the albums Black Seeds of Vengeance, In Their Darkened Shrines,Annihilation of the Wicked and Those Whom the Gods Detest, explaining the inspiration or source for the lyrics of each song.

WATCH NOW! THIS WEEKEND's EPISODE with JEFF LOOMIS and RUSTY COOLEY

Jeff Loomis and Rusty Cooley

Rusty Cooley Teaches & Guitar Tech with Mike Nedd

More with Jeff Loomis!

FAN FAVORITE! THIS WEEKEND! JEFF LOOMIS!

We at Rusty Cooley's Guitar Asylum TV love our fans. So this weekend we will be airing the Jeff Loomis episode which never ceases to amaze amateur and professional guitarists alike, as well as the fans. Rusty Cooley sits down with Jeff Loomis while he was still a member of Nevermore. Watch the episode closely, you actually see Jeff and Rusty team up together. We don't want to start any rumors, but one never knows what's going to happen in the world of professional metal guitarists.

Enjoy!

NEW EPISODE! THE DIRECTOR'S CUT EDITION WITH RUSTY COOLEY!

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THIS WEEKEND! THE DIRECTOR'S CUT EDITION!

So you're asking yourself, what is the Director's Cut Edition? Well, for our guitar playing fans out there, it's a whole show of Rusty Cooley teaching, teaching and teaching! With all the response we get from fans and viewers, the segments that are the most popular is Rusty's Master Class lessons.

Not only will you get the best from Rusty Cooley, but you'll see is in-studio performance as well as a surprise ending! So set your clocks, your DVR or just wait and see on TV or here on our website this Saturday night!

Twitter: @GuitarAsylum TV - @RustyCooley1

PEPPINO D'AGOSTINO is OUR GUITARIST THIS WEEKEND!

World renowned acoustic guitarist Peppino D'Agostino is our guest this weekend. We caught up with him while on tour with Eric Johnson and Andy McKee. Our host Rusty Cooley sits down with the guitar master to discuss many topics ranging from alternate tunings, sounds, songwriting and expanding beyond what you are currently playing and learning.

Peppino D’Agostino doesn’t just play the guitar. He composes, arranges, collaborates, improvises and has even been known to sing a song here and there in both English and Italian. But what he does create on the guitar makes the difference between simply playing and truly making music apparent in the most wonderful ways.

D’Agostino has been hailed as “a guitarist’s guitarist” by Acoustic Guitar magazine as well as “a giant of the acoustic guitar” (San Diego Reader), and holds many top guitar awards, but the San Francisco Chronicle encapsulated the essential difference that distinguishes D’Agostino’s music when it dubbed him “a poet.”

That poetic eloquence, grace and magic suffuses Nine White Kites, his first album of new compositions for the guitar in a decade (during which time he’s done much else wonderful with his musical talents). The set of 11 songs and two bonus tracks launches with the soaring fingerpicking of the title track, leading the listener through a tour de force showcase of D’Agostino’s mastery and artistry.

This is one episode you don't want to miss! 

EPISODE #12 - EASTER WEEKEND TV SPECIAL with STRYPER!

Part 1: Stryper with Michael Sweet and Oz Fox Part 2: Rusty Cooley's Master Class and Mike Nedd's Guitar Tech Part 3: Stryper with Michael Sweet and Oz Fox Part 4: Stryper Performance Footage

JEFF LOOMIS Leaves NEVERMORE!

Jeff Loomis and Rusty Cooley

Rusty Cooley Teaches & Guitar Tech with Mike Nedd

More with Jeff Loomis and Nevermore

NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams have announced their departure from the group. The two have released the following joint statement:

"In a mutual decision, Jeff Loomis and Van Williams have decided to leave NEVERMORE. The time has come to pursue our own paths from the group. Due to internal struggles and ongoing issues within the band, we feel it is our time to move on. We would like to thank all of our fans around the world for their years of love, support and enthusiasm. This was not an easy decision but a very necessary one at this point, may we all meet again someday, somewhere in time."

Loomis and Williams had been with NEVERMORE since the band's self-titled first album, which came out in 1995.

RUSTY COOLEY DEAN SIGNATURE RC8 AT NAMM!

OLI HERBERT / ALL THAT REMAINS EPISODE IS HERE!

Part 1: Rusty Cooley Interviews Oli Herbert of All That Remains Part 2: CORRECTED LINK: Rusty Cooley Master Guitar Class and Mike Nedd Guitar Tech Tip Part 3: Oli Herbert Gives You a Guitar Lesson too! Part 4: Oli Herbert Talks about his onstage guitar, amps and pedals!

OLI HERBERT of ALL THAT REMAINS is OUR GUEST this WEEKEND!

This show is for all the metalheads and All That Remains fans! Rusty Cooley caught up with guitarist Oli Herbert while on tour. This weekend you will get a double dose of guitar madness! Rusty not only will be bringing you another lesson, but Oli gives you a lesson too! Rusty interviews Oli about how he got into guitar and we'll show you all of Oli's onstage gear. Very interesting compared to most musicians. 

Oli is all metal (studies jazz too), but he has an incredible talent in music theory. Talking with Oli, you feel you are talking with a professor of music, not a metal of mayhem! 

So stay tuned, as this show is one of our best! 

LIVE REBROADCAST ONLINE NOW!

This was our 1st LIVE Broadcast for the fans. Let it load and fast-forward through the first 16 minutes. We were doing a sound check. The show is an hour long. We will be doing more in the future, so stay tuned!

Rusty Cooley's Guitar Asylum TV - The Craziest Place on Earth for the Musically Insane!

ERIC JOHNSON EPISODE is HERE!

Part 1: Eric Johnson tells Rusty Cooley of Guitar Asylum TV the myth behind the Duracell tone story. Part 2: Rusty Cooley Master Guitar Class and Guitar Tech Guru Mike Nedd with an awesome tech tip! Part 3: Eric Johnson interview continues with a conversation about his new album. Part 4: An acoustic performance with Eric Johnson

LIVE with RUSTY COOLEY! The SHREDMASTER Answers Your Questions!

APRIL 2nd - SATURDAY NIGHT - 9PM - 10PM CST

LIVE with Rusty Cooley - APRIL 2nd!

Rusty Cooley will be taking fan questions via TWITTER and FACEBOOK this Saturday Night, April 2nd at 9pm CST.

He will be shredding his new mighty Dean Xenocide 8 String Guitar. If you haven't it seen it yet, you'll be seeing it LIVE!

Join us for a great evening with Rusty Cooley interacting with his fans from all over the world!

When asking Rusty questions, please state your name, question and country (we have a big following overseas), or state in the USA.

Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti from Alter Bridge EPISODE HERE!

Part 1: Myles Kennedy shows Rusty Cooley his on-the-road guitar collection and gear. Mark Tremonti jams backstage with Rusty Cooley.
 Part 2: Rusty Cooley's Master Class and another guitar tech tip from Guitar Guru Mike Nedd   Part 3: Myles and Mark sit down backstage to answer questions from the fans. Myles discusses the differences between his playing style and Mark's playing style to create the Alter Bridge sound. Mark talks about how he met Myles and more!

Los Lonely Boys Henry Garza Episode is Here!

Part 1: Rusty Cooley sits down backstage at the House of Blues with Henry Garza Part 2: Rusty gives you a lesson in his Master Class and Mike Nedd gives you another tech tip! Part 3: Rusty continues his interview with Henry Garza. Part 4: Los Lonely Boys perform an acoustic version of Heaven at Cactus Records in Houston!