Access Backstage Pass
Latest News
“When Kiesel built me the first one, I was like, ‘Man, this is amazing’”: Kiesel and Deftones’ Stephen Carpenter launch new Vader signature model – a mean, clean headless metal machine that’s “exceptionally difficult to produce”
Carpenter will continue to endorse ESP Guitars alongside the new models, which come in Snow and Shadow variants, as well as seven-string, eight-string and left-hand configurations
“In keeping with Billy’s directive to ‘retain the gain or feel the pain’”: Billy Gibbons has helped Magnatone develop the Baby M-80 – its smallest and lightest tube amp yet
The ZZ Top legend’s feedback helped shape the gain structure of the “unbelievably versatile” new compact head and combo
“It looked like it was geared towards children. And it’s not rock and roll”: Ace Frehley isn't convinced by Kiss' plans for digital immortality through avatar tech
He's happy his former bandmates have closed the curtain on their final physical farewell tour, but Frehley admits he doesn't “get” the next phase of Kiss
Eastman’s gorgeous Juliet LA is a “stunningly beautiful and original guitar” that provides an upscale performance experience
Sponsored
The premium original offset build offers a totally reliable trem system “that feels like nothing else”, a suite of classy specs, and top notch tone, feel and playability
The world’s biggest amp brands are not who you think they are: these are Reverb’s best-selling guitar amps of 2023
The used and new retailer's shared its top-selling amps this year – and it asks some serious questions of legacy names
“Compact but mighty, designed for guitarists on the move”: Harley Benton launches a super-short-scale HSS Strat-a-like for $89
The Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK comes with a 492mm fretboard, 21 frets and a bolt-on neck for an affordable, travel-friendly option with a mere double-digit price tag
“People are hearing my sound – I might gain some fans, I might lose some fans, but what they’re hearing is all me”: Mick Mars reveals second track from his debut solo album
After 40 years of Mötley Crue, the guitarist is exploring different sides of his personality, with Right Side of Wrong showcasing a darker side to the glam rock legend
“A traveling museum of rock music”: The Jim Irsay Band is playing a free show in LA next month featuring Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Kenny Wayne Shepherd – and some of the world’s most valuable guitars
The owner of the world’s most famous guitar collection is hosting a star-studded concert on the west coast – and tickets cost nothing
“A groundbreaking digitally controlled analog booster”: Is the OPFXS Twin Boost the future of boost pedals?
With stereo outputs, programmable controls and MIDI control, the Italian pedal maker has served up a modern take on boost pedals
“Precision-designed to get the most out of your modeler”: HeadRush seeks to take the lead in the FRFR arms race with 2 updated speaker cabs – now with Bluetooth connectivity
New-and-improved units offer updated specs and improved I/O options in order to “deliver all the intricacies of your amp and cab emulations”
