Obviously, this is no “ultimate” list and there are numerous other debuts that have shone very brightly. But here’s a list of 10 bands/artists who made a massive breakthrough with their first full-length recordings.

“A great guitar riff is worth its weight in gold,” KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer told Gibson, in a recent interview. “It should be simple and memorable, and it should hit you in the face. Coming up with great riffs isn’t as easy as people think.”

Gibson launched the Flying V and Explorer models simultaneously in 1958, as part of the company’s Modernist range. Fifty-four years on, the two guitars still dazzle. But in 1958, they were utterly revolutionary - guitars had never looked like this before.

After decades of speculation, a Jimi Hendrix biopic will be released in 2013. The main filming for All is By My Side is almost done, with the movie team hoping for it to debut at Utah’s Sundance film festival in January 2013. But is a Jimi biopic a good idea? The proof, of course, will be in All is By My Side’s final cut, but here some pros and cons to consider.

AC/DC are nearing 40 years as a classic band. And while the riffs may remain the same, they are defined by two singers: Bon Scott and Brian Johnson. But who do you prefer?

Alright, kids. Before we start debating about whether modern metal is worth a listen, we’re guessing some of you won’t want to consider giving any band that broke out in the past few years a chance.

OK, smarty pants. Before we enter the debate on single-pickup vs. two-pickup guitars, we already know what you’re going to say. “When it comes to pickups, why would I want less when I could have more? More sonic options, more versatility, more bang for my guitar buck.”

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood confirmed in July that he, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts had been rehearsing again with ’60s-’90s Stones bassist Bill Wyman. With 2012 marking 50 years since the Stones’ first gig, reports were all pointing to a new Stones tour – though Richards added 2013 is likely the earliest they could manage: “We’re just not ready,” he admitted. But now Bill Wyman has played the rumors down. So, should the Rolling Stones tour yet again?

Ever since the buckskin-wearing Canadian started trading fiery electric licks with Buffalo Springfield cohort Stephen Stills on the Sunset Strip circa 1966, Neil Young has polarized guitar opinion.

Are you tired of hearing from guitar “experts” that Jimmy Page is better than Joe Satriani? That humbuckers are better than P-90s? That the SG could never, ever hope to match the legacy of the Les Paul? Well, it’s about time that you had your say.