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Bluegrass virtuoso Molly Tuttle on the differences between metal and bluegrass shredding

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Douglas Mason/WireImage/Getty Images Bluegrass virtuoso Molly Tuttle is known for her ...
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“There’s a similarity between metal and bluegrass. The intensity is a common thread”: Bluegrass guitar playing has stepped up a gear – here are 6 blazing guitarists you ...

From the iconic roots planted by Bill Monroe to innovators like Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle, bluegrass continues to thrive. The traditions expand, but they never stray far from their foundations.
The Holland Sentinel

Michigan bluegrass hero Billy Strings surprises at hardcore metal concert

GRAND RAPIDS — Leave it to bluegrass superstar Billy Strings to create musical mayhem of the heavy metal variety. The Ionia County native and globally acclaimed bluegrass guitar hero joined his ...
Traverse City Record-Eagle

Michigan bluegrass hero Billy Strings creates hardcore metal buzz at surprise Grand Rapids show

TRAVERSE CITY — Leave it to bluegrass superstar Billy Strings to create musical mayhem of the heavy metal variety. The one-time Traverse City resident and globally acclaimed bluegrass guitar hero on ...
Wall Street Journal

How Billy Strings Built a Big Tent for Bluegrass Fans, Phish-Heads and Heavy-Metal Lovers Alike

Billy Strings performs in 20,000-capacity arenas with just five things: guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and bass. There’s not even a drummer in the band, so good luck pulling off a “We Will Rock ...
Billings Gazette

Bluegrass, metal, roots music and return of Martin Sexton, all on the way

Heavy metal vets Nonpoint play Feb. 24 Nonpoint, Friday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets to the all-ages show are $16 in advance and $18 at the door. Nonpoint only becomes fiercer with each subsequent album ...