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Former Evanescence guitarist steps away from music industry due to “AI-related developments”
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist feels the industry is changing – and not for the better

Why Robben Ford didn’t learn much from touring with George Harrison
By Phil Weller published
The Beatle’s music may not have put the fusion star’s guitar skills through their paces, but the tour proved the making of him in other ways

The Callous Daoboys reveal the gear behind their calculated chaos (except for a secret stompbox)
By Phil Weller published
Maddie Caffrey and Daniel Hodsdon say they’ve outgrown “knockoff Dillinger Escape Plan” comparisons as they discuss the tonal delights of their new album, I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven

The time Ozzy Osbourne almost blew up Tom Morello and Slash
By Phil Weller published
The two guitar heroes had signed up to play some classics with the Prince of Darkness – but nearly got more than they bargained for

Sly Stone, restlessly creative giant of funk who led Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82
By Jackson Maxwell published
The visionary multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter had been battling COPD, according to his family

The first time I met Brian May – and we were both wearing clogs
By Neville Marten published
It was 1985, and Brian May was the most high-profile musician our own Neville Marten had yet interviewed. He had a fresh tape. He left in plenty of time. But it didn't quite go to plan... Luckily, the Queen guitarist was a good sport

“When I saw Meat Loaf, I said, ‘This is a spoof of Bruce Springsteen’”: Todd Rundgren on why his production credits run from The Band to Bat Out of Hell
By Andrew Daly published
Despite his past guitar theatrics, he chose production over playing decades ago – and you won’t believe how minimal his touring rig has become

Joe Bonamassa on the one thing you should never do when buying a guitar
By Phil Weller published
Bonamassa says there are certain parameters a guitar should meet – and clear ones to be avoided

Scott Gorham may have passed his Thin Lizzy audition – but his budget Les Paul copy certainly didn’t
By Phil Weller published
The Irish rockers finally found their man after auditioning 24 hopefuls when Gorham turned up for his turn – but Phil Lynott was left underwhelmed by his choice of instrument
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