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Extreme and Red Hot Chili Peppers classics among first tracks confirmed for Guitar Hero's successor, Stage Tour

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 cuts

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

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 Loops

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 Pastorius

How Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood went from Sikth super-fan to playing in the band

How John Paul Jones became Led Zeppelin’s ultimate wingman

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 Osbourne

Eric Clapton ends gig early after being hit by object thrown from crowd

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 year

Eric Clapton announces US tour – and he’s bringing another blues guitar hero on the road with him

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

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

From Eric Clapton to Daft Punk and Avenged Sevenfold, Greg Leisz has played with everyone

“Everyone in the room thought I was buying it”: What Derek Trucks made of Jerry Garcia’s $11m Tiger

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?

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

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