Mdou Moctar finds a new fan in Metallica’s Kirk Hammett By Janelle Borg published 23 April 24 The Tuareg guitarist’s latest album continues to expand the horizons of contemporary rock
Artist who smashed guitar at Coachella pulls out after backlash By Janelle Borg published 23 April 24 AP Dhillon smashed his guitar in a show of protest
Peter Frampton has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame By Phil Weller published 22 April 24 The iconic guitarist will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside the MC5, Dave Matthews Band, Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige and more in October
New research reveals the world’s most Googled guitar riffs and chord progressions By Phil Weller published 22 April 24 A total of 271 songs and 2,314,336 Google searches were analyzed, with a riff many believe to be played on bass claiming the top spot
Martin’s DSS Biosphere II is an FSC-certified build that raises awareness for sustainability By Matt Owen published 22 April 24 The third instalment to Martin's Planet Earth series features custom Robert Goetzl artwork, and a super-green spec sheet
Steve Vai explains the hardest part of replicating Robert Fripp’s playing style By Phil Weller published 22 April 24 Vai will be touring King Crimson’s ‘80s material with Beat in the fall, and he’s spoken about his preparations – which includes working with Roland on three purpose-built guitars
Neil Finn on how he ended up joining Fleetwood Mac By Janelle Borg published 22 April 24 Neil Finn on how he ended up joining Fleetwood Mac
Pete Doherty remembers Amy Winehouse’s unique guitar playing style By Janelle Borg published 22 April 24 Pete Doherty remembers Amy Winehouse’s unique guitar playing style
Crazy Tube Circuits has given its all-analog White Whale reverb/tremolo pedal a serious upgrade By Phil Weller published 22 April 24 With more effect types and independent effects circuits, the two-in-one pedal is back and better than before
Zoom looks to provide bassists with the most affordable all-in-one rig on the market with the upgraded $142 MS-60B By Phil Weller published 19 April 24 Featuring 11 preamps, 11 amp and cab combos, 75 effects, and signal-splitting options, the tiny pedal packs a lot into its humble chassis
Matteo Mancuso raves about being invited to play onstage with Joe Bonamassa By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 Joe Bonamassa had previously named Matteo Mancuso as his new favorite guitar player
Pearl Jam used Dumble amps on new album Dark Matter, reveals producer Andrew Watt By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 The late Alexander Dumble made four custom amps for the A-list producer
“John Lennon said, ‘Girls don't play guitars’”: The Liverbirds on meeting The Beatles By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 The trailblazing Liverpool group later wondered if Lennon’s jibes were intended to push them to make a success of the band
Catalinbread's StarCrash Fuzz and SideArm Overdrive aim to inject a fresh twist to golden-era gain tones By Phil Weller published 19 April 24 The pedals look to bring the tried-and-trusted tones of the '70s' most famed high-gain effects into the modern era
New study reveals how female guitarists have been denied credibility in the music press for over 60 years By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 A new research study examines the marginalization of female players in the music press
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Mark Tremonti’s 'My Own Prison' Les Paul has been found almost 26 years after it was stolen By Phil Weller published 19 April 24 Tremonti’s beloved Gibson, which played a crucial role in the recording of Creed’s debut album, was returned to its rightful owner on his 50th birthday
Steve Vai answers the question ‘Is guitar music dead?’ By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 Steve Vai offers his take on whether the guitar is still a relevant instrument in contemporary music
King Crimson’s Robert Fripp on a memorable meeting with Jimi Hendrix By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Robert Fripp recalls Jimi Hendrix calling King Crimson “the best band in the world”
Dickey Betts, legendary co-founding guitarist of Allman Brothers, has died aged 80 By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Betts developed one of the most distinct and influential guitar styles in the history of rock