How a Radio Shack pedal and a fiery Fall Out Boy guest spot helped Filth is Eternal live up to their name

By Gregory Adams published 16 March 26

After finding inspiration in an old Radio Shack analog reverb, guitarist Brian McClelland’s tonal experimentation has exploded – and it’s added more bite to the band's new release, Impossible World

Jason Isbell on the acoustic that was eons in the making and how a stolen guitar brought him into the Martin lineup

By Henry Yates published 16 March 26

Country star Jason Isbell has played Martins ever since he was bailed out by the company after his van was looted… And now he presents new signature models based on his rare pre-war 0-17

Jake E. Lee on his battle to make Ozzy Osbourne’s The Ultimate Sin – and how he learned to love it in spite of the critics

By Andrew Daly published 14 March 26

It was one battle after another, not least because Lee, a night creature, was forced to work in the afternoon, but it was the sound of the former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist reinventing metal guitar

If the Eagles quit this year, Vince Gill will leave with gratitude and great memories

By Andrew Daly published 13 March 26

His kids might have to make do with cheaper Christmas presents if his decade with the band is over – but for Gill, being on the road with Walsh and co has been one of the highlights of an illustrious career

How new Nine Inch Nails bassist Stu Brooks went from pop royalty to one of rock’s most sonically adventurous gigs

By Nick Wells published 13 March 26

Brooks had previously collaborated with musical giants like Lady Gaga, 50 Cent, Danny Elfman and Iggy Pop

Noodling alone at home is fine. But you’ll never be a great guitar player unless you join a band

By Henry Yates published 12 March 26

Leaving the bedroom for the rehearsal room exposed my flaws and smashed my confidence. But if you can stick with it, you’ll have the best laugh of your life and supercharge your playing

“All I need is insurmountable odds. Give me your worst guitar”: Josh Homme is finally ready to talk tone

By Phil Weller published 11 March 26

From flea market finds to amps that aren’t amps at all, the Queens of the Stone Age mastermind has begun to reveal his tone secrets – starting with the little Peavey that could. The self-proclaimed shepherd of the weird explains why it’s time to share

Glenn Tilbrook on the resurrection of the Squeeze concept album that never was

By Henry Yates published 10 March 26

Demo’d in ’74, when their compositional skills wrote checks their chops couldn’t cash, Squeeze shelved Trixies for 52 years. Now, Tilbrook says he’s proud to pull this lost album from the time machine

He arrived on the shred scene with Paul Gilbert, Jason Becker and John Petrucci… then he vanished

By Andrew Daly published 9 March 26

After starting a family and his own company, Darren Housholder's priorities changed – but he’s gradually brought music-making back into his world