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“You see that shape and it’s undeniable. It’s like, ‘This isn’t going to be...

“You see that shape and it’s undeniable. It’s like, ‘This isn’t going to be country or pop’”: Lzzy Hale on her love of the...

Third Man Hardware and JHS Pedals’ new Troika delay is “more than a pedal”...

Third Man Hardware and JHS Pedals’ new Troika delay is “more than a pedal” – you can use it with microphones, guitars, “or any...

“You think of incredible riffs like Layla… Johnny was doing that three times a...

“You think of incredible riffs like Layla… Johnny was doing that three times a day for four years”: The Smiths’ Mike Joyce on the...

RIME 1.5 Update – True Immersion, Now Even Sharper

RIME 1.5 Update – True Immersion, Now Even Sharper Neumann proudly announces the release of RIME Version 1.5, the latest update to its Reference Immersive...

Jacob Collier champions the five-string guitar revolution with two new Taylor signature models

Jacob Collier champions the five-string guitar revolution with two new Taylor signature models Jacob Collier‘s playing style is anything but conventional, so it should come...

Walrus Audio Xero Polylooper review – this could be the ultimate looper, once they...

Walrus Audio Xero Polylooper review – this could be the ultimate looper, once they get it working properly $299/£285, walrusaudio.com When choosing a looper, your first...

Almost £1,000 off a Taylor acoustic? That’s right, Thomann’s early Black Friday deals are...

Almost £1,000 off a Taylor acoustic? That’s right, Thomann’s early Black Friday deals are here – see our top guitar picks! Thomann has kicked off...

Ace Frehley died of blunt trauma injuries to his head, report reveals

Ace Frehley died of blunt trauma injuries to his head, report reveals Ace Frehley’s cause of death has been revealed as blunt trauma injuries to...

Marshall partners with Spinal Tap on the “loudest amp ever made” – with knobs...

Marshall partners with Spinal Tap on the “loudest amp ever made” – with knobs that go to 11 and a master volume that goes...

Johnny Marr is synonymous with the Fender Jaguar – and he’s just launched a...

Johnny Marr is synonymous with the Fender Jaguar – and he’s just launched a new signature model based on his prized 1965 model Fender has...

“The guitar tones alone were worth the price of admission!”: Jon Bon Jovi claims...

“The guitar tones alone were worth the price of admission!”: Jon Bon Jovi claims Oasis’s tour reignited the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll What with...

“There’s not much to do in Clarksdale – it’s either music, sports or illegal...

“There’s not much to do in Clarksdale – it’s either music, sports or illegal stuff”: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram on his formative years as a...

Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden is bullish about the future of pop-punk: “You haven’t seen...

Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden is bullish about the future of pop-punk: “You haven’t seen the last pop-punk stadium band” The last time Good Charlotte visited...

“I feel very protective over 5150. It’s what I need to watch and protect,...

“I feel very protective over 5150. It’s what I need to watch and protect, for the rest of my life now”: Wolfgang Van Halen...

“Peter Frampton handed me his black Les Paul and I handed it right back...

“Peter Frampton handed me his black Les Paul and I handed it right back to him”: Why Rick Beato refuses to play the guitars...

AFI guitarist ditched tube amps because they made him feel “constrained” sonically – does...

AFI guitarist ditched tube amps because they made him feel “constrained” sonically – does he have a point? AFI’s Jade Puget is another guitarist who’s...

Yes legend Steve Howe on guitar improvisation: “You don’t need very much information. You...

Yes legend Steve Howe on guitar improvisation: “You don’t need very much information. You just need a bit of the plot” Is guitar virtuosity about...

“Hurt yourself a bit”: Mateus Asato is one of the world’s best guitar players...

“Hurt yourself a bit”: Mateus Asato is one of the world’s best guitar players – and his latest practice tip is certainly unconventional There’s no...

Positive Grid Spark NEO Core review: “Great sounds with an unavoidable compromise”

Positive Grid Spark NEO Core review: “Great sounds with an unavoidable compromise” $159/$139, positivegrid.com By now you surely understand the sketch when it comes to Positive...

Reverb just launched limited-edition Blacked Out pedals with 5 top brands – and we...

Reverb just launched limited-edition Blacked Out pedals with 5 top brands – and we want them all It’s been some years now, but Reverb’s Blacked...

“The rock world is filled with losers, idiots”: Gene Simmons explains why he doesn’t...

“The rock world is filled with losers, idiots”: Gene Simmons explains why he doesn’t drink alcohol – and why sugary foods are “as much...

“Everybody was down, and then suddenly we were all smiling and having a laugh”:...

“Everybody was down, and then suddenly we were all smiling and having a laugh”: Bruce Dickinson recalls his eventful Iron Maiden audition According to Bruce...

“I’d never in my life been freezing but completely drenched in sweat”: Wolfgang Van...

“I’d never in my life been freezing but completely drenched in sweat”: Wolfgang Van Halen had a panic attack while en route to support...

Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage Stratocaster HSS review: “probably the best marriage of vintage...

Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage Stratocaster HSS review: “probably the best marriage of vintage and modern features out there” $2,899/£2,899, fender.com If there’s anyone that can...

SNARK! & Danelectro Appoint Strings & Things as New Distributors

SNARK! & Danelectro Appoint Strings & Things as New Distributors Strings & Things are delighted to announce that we have been selected as the new...