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Guitar Amp Simulators: Better Than Real Amps?
Amp purists and Dumble collectors beware: you won’t like what you’re about to read.
Chris Cornell Performs “Black Hole Sun”
Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell appeared on CBS This Morning on April 22 and played three songs, including the Soundgarden hit “Black Hole Sun.”
Kirk Hammett: “My Number 1 Advice for Musicians”
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett was recently interviewed by Brazilian radio station 89FM. The wide-ranging talk included discussions about the group’s latest album, Hardwired…to Self-Destruct, and...
See the Purple Special, Prince's Last Guitar
The last guitar ever made for Prince, who died last week at age 57, was a custom job crafted by Simon "Gus" Farmer of the U.K.'s Gus Guitars.
Hear Rex Brown's New Song, "Crossing Lines"
Rex Brown—he of Pantera, Down and Kill Devil Hill fame—has premiered a new song over at Loudwire. You can check out the tune, "Crossing Lines," below.
Prince: While My Guitar Gently Disappears
In 2004, Prince—who died a year ago today (April 21, 2016) at age 57—joined longtime George Harrison cohorts Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and Steve Winwood for a performance of the Beatles' "While My...
Black Star Riders' Damon Johnson Talks 'Heavy Fire'
While continuing to pay homage to their Thin Lizzy legacy, Black Star Riders’ third album, Heavy Fire, also represents a major turning point for the band.
Watch "Comfortably Numb" Morph Into "Purple Rain"
On April 24, 2016, Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour performed a touching tribute to Prince during his show at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Watch Prince Perform "Whole Lotta Love"
On April 21, 2016, the day Prince's death was announced, a YouTube user uploaded a rarely seen pro-shot clip of Prince performing Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love."
Gary Moore's Son Jack Plays His Dad's Guitar
Inspired by his late father's would-be 65th birthday earlier this month (April 4), Gary Moore's son, Jack Moore, recently got together with guitarist Danny Young to record and film a touching...
Jason Richardson Tries to Break Paradigm Strings
Ernie Ball brings in ultra shredder Jason Richardson to put their Paradigm strings to the test.
Meet the Newest Magnatone Amp
Magnatone today announced the newly redesigned Lyric amplifier as part of the company's Studio Collection. From the company:
Zakk Sabbath Premiere "War Pigs" Music Video
Zakk Wylde and his Black Sabbath cover band, Zakk Sabbath, have premiered a new music video, and you can check it out below. It's a pro-shot clip of the band (directed by Justin Reich) performing...