Guitar Player magazine has an interview with Page Hamilton in the December 2006 issue. Helmet was one of my favorite bands growing up, and it’s nice to see that Page has re-formed Helmet.

The Grammy nominations have been released, and several notable guitarists have received nominations:

Best Rock Album
John Mayer Trio - Try!

Best Rock Instrumental
Peter Frampton - Black Hole Sun
David Gilmour - Catsellorizon
Joe Satriani - Super Colossal

Best Pop Instrumental Album
Larry Carlton - Fire Wire
Peter Frampton - Fingerprints

Best Country Instrumental Performance
Tommy Emmanuel - Gameshow Rag/Cannonball Rag

Best Contemporary Blues Album
Robert Cray Band - Live From Across the Pond
Keb Mo’ - Suitcase

Best Traditional Blues Album
Duke Robillard - Guitar Groove-A-Rama

Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album
Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris - All The Roadrunning