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How a fluke accident led to Lzzy Hale playing at Dio’s last-ever show
By Phil Weller published
Halestorm saved the day when they were unexpectedly called upon to open for Heaven & Hell

Here is all the new gear that has caught my eye this week – and, yes, that's a pink Jazzmaster
By Matt Owen published
A blockbuster drop from Line 6 and a raft of new instruments from the Fender family of brands headline a busy week in the world of guitar gear

Why Adam Jones wasn't originally going to take part in Ozzy Osbourne's last ever show
By Janelle Borg published
In case Tool fans were wondering why the band wasn’t part of the original lineup...

Fender’s American Vintage ’62 Super revives a “hidden treasure” tube amp
By Phil Weller published
Landing in the sweet spot between ’50s tweed tones and ’60s black-panel sparkle, the ’62 Super is a throwback combo from a transitional period of Fender history

25 years ago, Jimmy Page’s live vision for one Zeppelin classic was fully realized
By Janelle Borg published
A new mini-documentary charting the history of Page and the Crowes’ live album, Live at the Greek, has been released

Supro’s new Airwaves combo is a 6V6-driven 1x12 with Two Notes tech for vintage-modern versatility
By Phil Weller published
The New York firm’s latest build can push air with vintage, Celestion-powered tones and record DI with customizable IRs for the best of both tonal disciplines

Guitar World deals of the week: save $190 on a Player II Strat, bag a bargain JHS pedal plus some perfect last-minute gift ideas for Father's Day
By Matt McCracken published
Your weekly digest of the best deals from all across the web

Matt Bellamy channels his inner Meshuggah with a wild new 8-string Manson model
By Phil Weller published
New single Unravelling – which will drop imminently – finds the band travelling into a darker, djent-ier world
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