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Steve Lukather, Jeff Beck, John McLaughlin once recorded “a whole bunch of stuff” with...

Steve Lukather, Jeff Beck, John McLaughlin once recorded “a whole bunch of stuff” with David Gilmour on his boat Steve Lukather, Jeff Beck, and John...

Johnny Depp turns up at antique shop by helicopter to buy guitars

Johnny Depp turns up at antique shop by helicopter to buy guitars A regular day at Hemswell Antique Centre in Hemswell Cliff, UK turned into...

Nita Strauss to rejoin Alice Cooper’s band following Demi Lovato touring stint

Nita Strauss to rejoin Alice Cooper’s band following Demi Lovato touring stint Guitarist Nita Strauss will rejoin Alice Cooper’s band for his North America tour...

Michael Rhodes, bassist for Joe Bonamassa and more, has passed away aged 69

Michael Rhodes, bassist for Joe Bonamassa and more, has passed away aged 69 Michael Rhodes, an esteemed bassist who has played alongside some of the...

U2’s Edge on prospective guitar-driven album: “There’s a resurgence of interest in guitar”

U2’s Edge on prospective guitar-driven album: “There’s a resurgence of interest in guitar” U2 guitarist The Edge has said that the “timing is right” for...

Walrus Audio launches Granular Soundscape Generator The FABLE

Walrus Audio launches Granular Soundscape Generator The FABLE Walrus Audio has released the second entry of its “Storybook Sonic Adventure” stompbox range – The FABLE. READ...

Matt Bellamy showcases new S-type Manson guitar onstage with Muse

Matt Bellamy showcases new S-type Manson guitar onstage with Muse Muse’s Matt Bellamy has been out and about with the new double-cut from Manson Guitar...

Steve Vai on the time an A&R told him to remove pinch harmonics

Steve Vai on the time an A&R told him to remove pinch harmonics Steve Vai has shared his reaction to an encounter with an A&R...

5 facts About Black Sabbath’s gear that only superfans will know

5 facts About Black Sabbath’s gear that only superfans will know With Ozzy finally calling time on his illustrious live career last month, it seems...

Mr. Big announce final world tour ‘The Big Finish’ alongside new live drummer

Mr. Big announce final world tour ‘The Big Finish’ alongside new live drummer Mr. Big will embark on one final world tour dubbed ‘The Big...

Mesa Engineering reveals Mesa/Boogie Mark VII amp

Mesa Engineering reveals Mesa/Boogie Mark VII amp Mesa Engineering has revealed their Mesa/Boogie Mark VII amp, available in head and combo configurations. READ MORE: Neural DSP...

Watch the 1996 in-store Deftones gig that got shut down for getting “way out...

Watch the 1996 in-store Deftones gig that got shut down for getting “way out of hand” Footage of Deftones performing an in-store gig at HMV...

Dean found in civil contempt for ignoring trademark ruling

Dean found in civil contempt for ignoring trademark ruling Dean Guitars parent company Armadillo has been found to be in civil contempt for failing to...

Phoebe Bridgers named as one of TIME’s Women Of The Year 

Phoebe Bridgers named as one of TIME’s Women Of The Year  Phoebe Bridgers has been named as one of TIME Magazine’s Women Of The Year...

“I have a reason to fall in love with guitar again” Samm Henshaw on...

“I have a reason to fall in love with guitar again” Samm Henshaw on how working with Fender helped him rekindle his love-hate relationship...

JET Guitars JS-400 SFG Relic review – is this the best sounding affordable S-type...

JET Guitars JS-400 SFG Relic review – is this the best sounding affordable S-type on the market? Cast your minds back to 2020. Lockdown days...

Guitarists pay tribute to Jackson Browne collaborator David Lindley

Guitarists pay tribute to Jackson Browne collaborator David Lindley Guitarists have begun paying tribute to David Lindley following the passing of the man acknowledged as...

Nuno Bettencourt shares his first meeting to Eddie Van Halen: “Like an idiot, I...

Nuno Bettencourt shares his first meeting to Eddie Van Halen: “Like an idiot, I kicked into the solo from Get the Funk Out” Extreme’s Nuno...

Marty Friedman on Kiko Loureiro playing with Megadeth: “It was like watching someone have...

Marty Friedman on Kiko Loureiro playing with Megadeth: “It was like watching someone have sex with your ex-girlfriend – and doing a damn good...

ESP has launched its long-anticipated Kirk Hammett LTD KH-V electric guitar

ESP has launched its long-anticipated Kirk Hammett LTD KH-V electric guitar ESP have officially launched the latest addition to their Kirk Hammett Signature Series, the...

Gary Rossington, guitarist and last surviving original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, dies at 71

Gary Rossington, guitarist and last surviving original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, dies at 71 Gary Rossington, the longest-serving original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, whose slide...

James Hetfield to star in dark western film alongside Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis

James Hetfield to star in dark western film alongside Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis Metallica frontman James Hetfield is set to put his acting skills...

Joe Perry and Pete Townshend to cover classic 1950s tracks on Ann-Margret’s upcoming album

Joe Perry and Pete Townshend to cover classic 1950s tracks on Ann-Margret’s upcoming album Aerosmith’s Joe Perry and The Who’s Pete Townshend are set to...

New Fender X Wrangler collaboration introduces all-denim guitar cases and straps

New Fender X Wrangler collaboration introduces all-denim guitar cases and straps Fender has once again joined forces with clothing brand Wrangler – this time introducing...

Guitarist replaces strings with rubber bands, releases “world’s first rubber metal song”

Guitarist replaces strings with rubber bands, releases “world’s first rubber metal song” In a nostalgia-fuelled new video, a guitarist has replaced his strings with rubber...