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Failure’s Ken Andrews on teaming up with Hayley Williams and his return from near-death -
The moment Jack Gardiner realized Giacomo Turra had lifted his licks -
Extreme and Red Hot Chili Peppers classics among first tracks confirmed for Guitar Hero's successor, Stage Tour -
From Eric Clapton to Daft Punk and Avenged Sevenfold, Greg Leisz has played with everyone -
A fake Angine de Poitrine has been passing themselves off as the real deal in Russia -
Rush play first show in 11 years, armed with double-neck guitars and deep cuts4 Comments -
“Everyone in the room thought I was buying it”: What Derek Trucks made of Jerry Garcia’s $11m Tiger
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Extreme and Red Hot Chili Peppers classics among first tracks confirmed for Guitar Hero's successor, Stage Tour
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A fake Angine de Poitrine has been passing themselves off as the real deal in Russia
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Rush play first show in 11 years, armed with double-neck guitars and deep cuts4 Comments
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The wireless system that finally convinced Radiohead to ditch their guitar cables for good -
That time Ronnie James Dio offered to front ’70s glam-rock outfit The Sweet -
Alex Lifeson on the Rush “protest record” that saved the band – and won them their independence -
Paul McCartney explains how John Lennon is still inspiring his songwriting six decades on -
The Smashing Pumpkins reunite with Siamese Dream producer for the first time in 32 years -
The Doobie Brothers on their many imitators, their many hits, and what keeps them going
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Lee Sklar shares his secrets for finding the perfect groove in the studio -
How Gerald Johnson’s twisting bassline culminated in a full-on solo – a rarity for a 1973 rock track -
How Henrik Linder went from struggling music student to overnight success with Dirty Loops6 Comments -
Paul McCartney on the life-changing moment he saw Fela Kuti live while smoking with Ginger Baker -
Bill Laswell on Lemmy, Paul Simon, and his failed studio session with Jaco Pastorius7 Comments -
How Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood went from Sikth super-fan to playing in the band -
How John Paul Jones became Led Zeppelin’s ultimate wingman4 Comments -
Roger Glover’s path to bass greatness with Deep Purple -
“I got the phone call – I was out”: Bob Daisley recalls his rollercoaster years with Ozzy Osbourne11 Comments
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Eric Clapton ends gig early after being hit by object thrown from crowd5 Comments -
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival announces 2026 lineup -
Slash and Gilby Clarke play together again as former Guns N’ Roses bandmates reunite for fundraiser show -
Pat Metheny, Al Di Meola and more of the biggest names in jazz and fusion are playing in London this yearSponsor Content Created With Serious
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Eric Clapton announces US tour – and he’s bringing another blues guitar hero on the road with him4 Comments -
Metallica announces Sphere residency – and they’ll be spared from the issues all other guitar bands have faced so far -
What was the guitar-like instrument played during Bad Bunny's history-making 2026 Super Bowl halftime show? -
Jack Osbourne sets the record straight on how much Back to the Beginning actually donated to charity -
3 of today's leading virtuosos have assembled for a US tour – and it involves one of Steve Vai's favorite new guitarists
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Failure’s Ken Andrews on teaming up with Hayley Williams and his return from near-death
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The moment Jack Gardiner realized Giacomo Turra had lifted his licks
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From Eric Clapton to Daft Punk and Avenged Sevenfold, Greg Leisz has played with everyone
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“Everyone in the room thought I was buying it”: What Derek Trucks made of Jerry Garcia’s $11m Tiger
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Michael Schenker on his lifelong pursuit of self-expression and track-by-track guide to Don't Sell Your Soul -
David Torn is playing louder and heavier than ever, leaving a trail of trashed bridges in his wake -
Who’s the greatest Stratocaster player?16 Comments -
Glenn Tilbrook on the sounds that gave Squeeze a push, and the resurrection of the band's early recordings -
Troy Van Leeuwen debuts stunning Squier 12-string Telecaster while performing live with Michael Stipe on Jimmy Kimmel
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Slash, Tim Henson, Guthrie Govan and Steve Vai have been assembled for an unlikely collaboration album -
Mastodon’s first single with their new guitarist is a powerful tribute to Brent Hinds -
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Jimmy Page releases home demo version of Led Zep classic, Ten Years Gone -
Paul Gilbert’s completely unplanned Jimi Hendrix tribute set for first-ever digital release -
Paul McCartney announces new Andrew Watt-produced album inspired by an unfamiliar guitar chord -
Peter Frampton announces first album in 16 years – and it features an all-star cast
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The incredible story of the Les Paul that Dave Navarro bought for his Guns N’ Roses audition – and ended up giving to John Frusciante -
Guns N’ Roses share 2 new singles ahead of 2026 world tour – could the long-awaited studio album be next? -
Adrian Belew shares unseen photos of “the first relic’d guitar” – which he created with Seymour Duncan
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