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“We were all basket cases!”: Kirk Hammett says he was just as “ornery” and...

“We were all basket cases!”: Kirk Hammett says he was just as “ornery” and difficult as James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich in Metallica’s early...

Hartwood Deytona II review: this mini non-Firebird Firebird is a ton of fun

Hartwood Deytona II review: this mini non-Firebird Firebird is a ton of fun Gear4Music has a pretty good reputation when it comes to its house...

Gibson triumphs in revived trademark case against Dean – but could lose its ES...

Gibson triumphs in revived trademark case against Dean – but could lose its ES trademark A jury in a second trial has found Dean Guitars’...

“He walks in with a guitar not in the case… like a superhero walking...

“He walks in with a guitar not in the case… like a superhero walking up the steps”: Dweezil Zappa on the night Eddie Van...

Why PreSonus’ Quantum HD interfaces are the ultimate solutions for recording guitar

Why PreSonus’ Quantum HD interfaces are the ultimate solutions for recording guitar Ad feature with PreSonus Guitarists like to make a lot of fuss about their...

Hardcore band breaks up after guitarist uses band funds to pay thousands for “a...

Hardcore band breaks up after guitarist uses band funds to pay thousands for “a truly unbelievable number of OnlyFans purchases” New Jersey hardcore band Gel...

“You’re hearing somebody’s life, not techniques learned from a book”: Marty Friedman on why...

“You’re hearing somebody’s life, not techniques learned from a book”: Marty Friedman on why it’s hard to replicate a guitarist’s playing style Some guitarists can...

“I’m getting better day by day”: Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer shares health update after...

“I’m getting better day by day”: Stray Cats’ Brian Setzer shares health update after auto-immune disease left him unable to play the guitar Brian Setzer...

Fender Standard Telecaster review: “This showcases the potential of Fender making instruments in Asia”

Fender Standard Telecaster review: “This showcases the potential of Fender making instruments in Asia” $599/£499, fender.com Back at the NAMM Show in January, Fender pretty much...

“I need to get out there and confront humanity”: Johnny Marr convinced Hans Zimmer...

“I need to get out there and confront humanity”: Johnny Marr convinced Hans Zimmer to start playing live and stop “hiding behind a screen” Even...

Roland Announces JC-120 Jazz Chorus Software Effect

Roland Announces JC-120 Jazz Chorus Software Effect Roland announces the official release of the JC-120 Jazz Chorus Software Effect, the latest classic plug-in effect available on Roland...

Save $230 on a 2023 Guild Surfliner HH: here are the best guitar deals...

Save $230 on a 2023 Guild Surfliner HH: here are the best guitar deals of the week at Reverb Winter’s in the rear-view mirror –...

Heritage Guitars makes a play for the affordable guitar market with its new Ascent...

Heritage Guitars makes a play for the affordable guitar market with its new Ascent Collection – and some models are priced under $200 Heritage Guitars...

“If you think about it, he totally reinvented the wheel”: John 5 on the...

“If you think about it, he totally reinvented the wheel”: John 5 on the genius of Randy Rhoads John 5 has shared his admiration of...

Nuno Bettencourt rips through Hot For Teacher with Van Halen tribute band

Nuno Bettencourt rips through Hot For Teacher with Van Halen tribute band Nuno Bettencourt has once again proven he’s one of the most electrifying guitarists...

You can now wear a piece of Ed Force One, Iron Maiden’s recently scrapped...

You can now wear a piece of Ed Force One, Iron Maiden’s recently scrapped Boeing 747 Parts from Iron Maiden’s scrapped Ed Force One aeroplane...

“These guitars are going to turn some heads”: PRS’s beloved SE lineup gets a...

“These guitars are going to turn some heads”: PRS’s beloved SE lineup gets a stunning exotic wood veneer makeover PRS Guitars has announced a limited-edition...

“It’s just about dancing and jumping around – I really don’t have a lot...

“It’s just about dancing and jumping around – I really don’t have a lot of respect for it”: Why Alex Lifeson “can’t stand” pop...

“I’m really excited about it” Coheed & Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez on starting his own...

“I’m really excited about it” Coheed & Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez on starting his own guitar company and embracing the inevitability of loss It’s rare that...

“When it’s heavier, I become a WWE wrestler”: How Mark Tremonti adopts different onstage...

“When it’s heavier, I become a WWE wrestler”: How Mark Tremonti adopts different onstage characters for his different musical projects From his time as the...

How much headroom do you need? Pedal platform amplifiers explained

How much headroom do you need? Pedal platform amplifiers explained Headroom! If you’ve been anywhere within the world of guitar amps and effects, you’ll have...

“That’s changed my playing a lot”: The most important lesson John Mayer has learned...

“That’s changed my playing a lot”: The most important lesson John Mayer has learned from his Dead & Company bandmate Bob Weir John Mayer has...

“They’re now making some of the best guitars they’ve made in 50 or 60...

“They’re now making some of the best guitars they’ve made in 50 or 60 years”: Norman’s Rare Guitars owner thinks modern guitars are almost...

“If you’re a young guitar player, that’s money well spent”: The amp pedal John...

“If you’re a young guitar player, that’s money well spent”: The amp pedal John Mayer thinks everyone should own John Mayer’s love for tube amps...

“Chuck Berry said, ‘Hey, you got to hear this guitar player. This guy is...

“Chuck Berry said, ‘Hey, you got to hear this guitar player. This guy is really great!’”: How EHX founder Mike Matthews became friends with...