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Cause & Effects: Why the DigiTech Whammy is the most iconic pedal of the...

Cause & Effects: Why the DigiTech Whammy is the most iconic pedal of the modern era The Digitech Whammy pedal has always intrigued me as...

Kansas guitarist Rich Williams on why he never got into Strats: “They’re such...

Kansas guitarist Rich Williams on why he never got into Strats: “They’re such a mystery to me” Rich Williams, guitarist of legendary prog-rock outfit...

Jeff Young calls Dave Mustaine a “pathological liar”, says 80s tour was not cancelled...

Jeff Young calls Dave Mustaine a “pathological liar”, says 80s tour was not cancelled because he “ran out of heroin” Ex-Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young has...

A Rolling Stones x Beatles collab album is reportedly in the works

A Rolling Stones x Beatles collab album is reportedly in the works Fans of the Beatles and The Rolling Stones might soon bear witness to...

Gibson unveils the swanky BB King “Live At The Regal” ES-335

Gibson unveils the swanky BB King “Live At The Regal” ES-335 Gibson has released yet another BB King model, this one paying tribute to the...

Tony Hawk is reproducing a skateboard painted by Kurt Cobain for charity

Tony Hawk is reproducing a skateboard painted by Kurt Cobain for charity Tony Hawk is reproducing a “unicorn” skateboard that was painted by late Nirvana...

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard drop out of Bluesfest 2023: “You have to...

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard drop out of Bluesfest 2023: “You have to make sacrifices to stand up for your values” King Gizzard and...

Steel Panther’s Satchel says fans have to accept that Pantera will ‘never be the...

Steel Panther’s Satchel says fans have to accept that Pantera will ‘never be the same’ as with original lineup Steel Panther guitarist Satchel has weighed...

Graham Nash announces first new album in seven years, unveils lead single Right Now

Graham Nash announces first new album in seven years, unveils lead single Right Now Grammy award-winning musician Graham Nash has announced a new album, his...

Architects encourage bands to strike in protest of “insane” venue merchandise cuts

Architects encourage bands to strike in protest of “insane” venue merchandise cuts Architects drummer Dan Searle has called upon bands to go on strike in...

The story of Neil Young’s “Old Black”

The story of Neil Young’s “Old Black” It is often said by guitarists that their instrument is an extension of their body. It’s true that...

Steve Vai reveals he has an unreleased record with Ozzy Osbourne in storage: “We...

Steve Vai reveals he has an unreleased record with Ozzy Osbourne in storage: “We got carried away because we were having a lot of...

Musicroom is closing six of its seven UK stores

Musicroom is closing six of its seven UK stores Musicroom will be permanently closing six of its seven stores at the end of next month...

These new fretboard flashcards are designed to make learning chords less of a chore

These new fretboard flashcards are designed to make learning chords less of a chore A music educator has developed a new way to help beginners...

The Rolling Stones share short documentary about their mobile recording studio

The Rolling Stones share short documentary about their mobile recording studio The Rolling Stones have given fans an insight into their iconic, custom-built mobile studio,...

Review – Orange O Bass

Review – Orange O Bass Here’s the latest review from the team at our sister-site Bass Guitar Review of an Orange O Bass, featuring… Maple Neck...

Solar Guitars introduces four mid-tier additions to its Type-X range

Solar Guitars introduces four mid-tier additions to its Type-X range Ola Englund‘s electric guitar company, Solar Guitars, has introduced four new mid-priced models to its...

Over 150 of Peter Green’s guitars to feature at upcoming auction

Over 150 of Peter Green’s guitars to feature at upcoming auction A vast collection of Peter Green’s guitars, pedals and handwritten notes are set to...

Gretsch introduces Electromatic Center Block Jr. as part of 140th anniversary

Gretsch introduces Electromatic Center Block Jr. as part of 140th anniversary Gretsch has continued the rollout of new guitars to celebrate its 140th anniversary with...

Black Mass 1312 V3 review: more than another RAT

Black Mass 1312 V3 review: more than another RAT You probably don’t need us to tell you that there’s a certain type of guitar fan...

Guitar Tales: Nganji’s odyssey – from the church to the jazz club

Guitar Tales: Nganji’s odyssey – from the church to the jazz club As a guitarist based in Kigali, Rwanda, I have had the pleasure of...

Japanese researchers invent a special glass pick for “glittering” top-end sounds

Japanese researchers invent a special glass pick for “glittering” top-end sounds Researchers at Japan’s Kyushu University have developed a one-of-a-kind glass pick, and have showed...

Roger Waters defends Gilmour’s solos, claims he was misquoted as calling them “horrible”

Roger Waters defends Gilmour’s solos, claims he was misquoted as calling them “horrible” Roger Waters has stepped forth to claim that he was misquoted calling...

Listen: Eddie Van Halen’s isolated guitars in Panama are iconic (and clean) as heck

Listen: Eddie Van Halen’s isolated guitars in Panama are iconic (and clean) as heck YouTube channel Isolated Tracks has shared the isolated guitar from Van...

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler to release his “dramatic” memoir this summer

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler to release his “dramatic” memoir this summer Black Sabbath’s founding bassist, Geezer Butler, is releasing his memoir about his experiences being...