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Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee on Anika Nilles’ rollercoaster audition for Rush's Fifty Something tour
By Phil Weller published
Their five-day session with Nilles wasn’t an audition, but it took until the last day for their doubts over a Rush reunion tour to be destroyed

Ed Sheeran launches signature Orange amp range - could it topple the Roland Cube as the busking combos to beat?
By Phil Weller published
With an abundance of Sheeran-approved specs, the Outlowd ES amps look to nurture the next generation of musicians

Dean Guitars owner files for bankruptcy
By Matt Owen published
Armadillo Distribution Enterprises and Concordia LLC have jointly filed for a court-supervised reorganization as they look to safeguard their future

Epiphone launches hotly anticipated reissue of Alex Lifeson’s iconic ES-355 – just in time for Rush's return to the stage
By Matt Owen published
The original ES-355 was Lifeson's main guitar for decades, featuring on almost every Rush record before it was sold at auction in 2022

PRS has launched a new SE model for an anime character
By Phil Weller published
It's a unique recreation of the guitar used by the lead character in hit anime series, Rock is a Lady’s Modesty

Gibson supercharges the Victory with one key upgrade
By Phil Weller published
The Victory has finally got the spec that fans have been begging for

Höfner has been bought out after filing for bankruptcy
By Phil Weller published
GEWA Music, of which Thomann is a shareholder, has bought the historic instrument maker beloved by Paul McCartney

Extreme and Red Hot Chili Peppers classics among first tracks confirmed for Guitar Hero's successor, Stage Tour
By Janelle Borg published
The game seems to be taking a page from Guitar Hero's playbook by featuring both old-school legends and more contemporary powerhouses
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