YOUNG GUITAR June 2025 Japan Magazine Michael Schenker & Tak Matsumoto Japan

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  1. Young Guitar) June 2025 issue
  2. Publisher: Shinko Music (May 10, 2025)
  3. Release date: May 10, 2025
  4. Language: Japanese
  5. Magazine: 176 pages
  6. Dimensions: 0.8 x 21 x 25.7 cm

  8. The cover and lead feature of the June issue is Michael Schenker & Takahiro Matsumoto. A miraculous encounter between the top Japanese and German guitarists! The approximately 100-minute talk session will be published almost uncut.

  10. Also featured is a YouTube-linked performance analysis of Michael Schenker demonstrating some of rock's most famous licks, and an article examining the latest model "CHORUS" from the effects pedal brand Indigo Note, supervised by Matsumoto. In addition, the guitar score includes two songs from the Michael Schenker Group, the hugely popular "Into The Arena" and "Looking Out From Nowhere," which Matsumoto says he often covers, as well as Matsumoto's solo song "GO FURTHER."

  12. Andy Timmons, who is performing in Japan for the first time in six years, delivers a live report, a video of him explaining the equipment he used, and a guitar score for the lead single "Love>Hate" from his latest album "RECOVERY." The appeal of the ninth album by the ultra-unique trio: 88 Temple Pilgrimage is explored through interviews with all the members and Katzuya Shimizu's video-linked performance analysis.

  14. In addition, there is an analysis of Loudness' "THUNDER IN THE EAST" performance technique, an interview with The Haunted's new work, a report on Winger's last Japan performance and the equipment used, and Sakura from HAGANE, who completed a full album with the current lineup. A special feature on Solar Guitars, founded by Aura England, is linked to a video of him playing the guitar!

  16. The June 2025 issue of Young Guitar will be released on Saturday, May 10th.

  18. <Table of Contents>
  19. ■[SPECIAL COVER EDITION] A super special conversation that will go down in YG history!
  20. Michael Schenker & Tak Matsumoto
  21. ~A miraculous encounter between top Japanese and German guitarists~

  23. ■[YouTube video linked PLAYING ANALYSIS]
  24. The "god of flight" demonstrates famous licks that will go down in rock history with video linkage!
  25. Michael Schenker feat. "MY YEARS WITH UFO"
  26. ~The immortal rock guitar bible~

  28. ■[GUITAR SCORE] Take on the great performance of Schenker & TAK that graces the front page!
  29. ● "Into The Arena" Michael Schenker Group
  30. ● ​​"Looking Out From Nowhere" Michael Schenker Group
  31. ● ​​"GO FURTHER" Matsumoto Takahiro
  32. ■ [COVERING A STORY IN JAPAN] A special feature on their first Japan tour in six years and their latest work!
  33. Andy Timmons
  34. - A passage of healing spun from a state of maturity!!
  35. ■ [LIVE REPORT] The two most exciting stages ever
  36. ■ [INTERVIEW] A look into the background of the latest studio album "RECOVERY"
  37. ■ [YouTube video linked LIVE GEAR] An explanation of the equipment currently being used on stage with video link
  38. ■ [Guitar Score] Guitar score of the pre-release single from the latest album
  39. ● "Love > Hate" Andy Timmons

  41. ■ [SPECIAL EDITION] The ultra-unique trio releasing their ninth double album: Pilgrimage to the 88 Temples
  42. ■ [INTERVIEW] Margaret Hiroi (b, vo), Katzuya Shimizu (g), Kenzooooooooo (dr)
  43. ■ [YouTube video linked PLAYING ANALYSIS] Katzuya Shimizu's brain-teasing playing style

  45. ■ [MASTERPIECE ANALYSIS] Don't talk about guitar without playing this!
  46. The Masterpiece SPECIAL
  47. "THUNDER IN THE EAST" / LOUDNESS

  49. [INTERVIEW] Swedish metal giant releases new album for the first time in about 8 years!

  51. THE HAUNTED
  52. feat. Patrik Jensen & Ola Englund

  54. [LIVE IN JAPAN] Report on the final performance of the farewell tour and introduction of the equipment used!

  56. WINGER

  58. [INTERVIEW] Full album with the current lineup is finally completed!

  60. Sakura / HAGANE

  62. ■[YouTube video linked SPECIAL HARDWARE EDITION] Player-first models from a guitarist's perspective

  64. SOLAR GUITARS
  65. ~Made with care for ease of play and superb specs~

  67. ■[YouTube video linked latest instrument information] Thorough test play of the hottest equipment recommended by the editorial department!

  69. YG Product Review 2025