Latest articles by Janelle Borg
Deryck Whibley recovers long-lost Gibson guitar – just in time for Sum 41's final tour
Whibley asserts the importance of this guitar during the band's early days and describes how playing it again, decades later, felt like a true full-circle moment
Plans are in place for a Gary Moore statue to be erected in Belfast
The announcement comes just weeks after the statue of another iconic guitarist, Rory Gallagher, was unveiled in the city
Gibson has pledged an initial $250,000 to L.A. wildfires relief
Gibson and its philanthropic division Gibson Gives are also joining forces with Guitar Center, the NAMM Foundation and MusiCares – as well as numerous humanitarian aid organizations – to support impacted communities
“I don't think I want to go on tour anymore. I hate to say that”: Sammy Hagar reveals his touring days are over
Hagar clarifies this does not mean he's retiring – but at 77, he prefers residencies over the stresses of touring
Guitars signed by Paul McCartney, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Olivia Rodrigo and many more to be auctioned off in support of leading music charity
Over 60 one-of-a-kind items donated or signed by music stars are up for auction, with proceeds going to MusiCares, whose vital work includes supporting musicians impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles
John Mayer and Dave Matthews to perform as a duo for the first time at L.A. FireAid benefit concert, alongside Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joni Mitchell and Green Day
The mega-event will take place on January 30 at L.A.'s Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, and will be broadcast on multiple platforms
Boss has launched a range of guitar cables inspired by its classic pedals
New multi-FX carrying cases are also amongst the pedal giant's new accessory lineup
Justin Hawkins explains why technically complex bands like Sleep Token and Polyphia are generating mass appeal
The Darkness frontman and social media commentator claims that there's a new appreciation for a certain brand of virtuosity that, in eras past, might have been perceived as “showing off”
DiMarzio pulls out of NAMM 2025 in response to L.A. wildfires
The pickup firm has joined Maybach Guitars in publicly announcing they won't be attending the annual trade show
Boutique guitar brand pulls out of NAMM 2025 in the face of L.A. wildfires
In an updated statement, the CEO of NAMM confirmed that plans are solidly in place for the event to still go ahead
Why Matt Heafy had to delete and re-record all the guitar parts on a Trivium classic
Turns out a guitar that's even slightly out-of-tune can ruin a whole record...
Fender launches initiative to replace instruments and gear destroyed by L.A. wildfires
Fender has committed $100,000 to this effort – with more announcements expected in the coming weeks
In the 1970s, Hayley Williams’ grandfather made an album that nobody heard. Now it’s finally being released through her Paramore bandmate’s label
Rusty Williams’ debut album, Grand Man, is seeing the light of day after it was recently unearthed by his old production partner
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton gives update on frontman Steven Tyler’s health
Hamilton doesn't rule out Aerosmith returning back to the live circuit despite Tyler's recent voice problems
Kiki Wong recalls the early days of her career – and the “crazy” bootleg tours with three people sleeping in the back of a truck
Wong says she has failed more times than she succeeded throughout her career, so much so that there was a point in her life where she didn't touch her guitars for three years
Sophie Lloyd confirms her debut U.S. show at Los Angeles' iconic Whisky a Go Go will go ahead
The guitarist shared that a portion of the merch proceeds, and $5 from each remaining ticket sold will be going to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith and Primus guitarist Larry ‘Ler’ LaLonde among thousands who have lost homes in L.A. wildfires
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan and Anthrax’s Scott Ian share their first-hand experience of the devastating impact of one of the biggest natural disasters in Los Angeles’ history
Guitar Center launches initiative to replace music gear destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
MusiCares, the NAMM Foundation and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund are among other organizations providing financial assistance to impacted L.A.-based musicians and music industry professionals
Chapman Guitars brings major industry player onboard as part of company restructure – and teases first-ever amp
The guitar company, founded by YouTuber Rob Chapman, has undergone a string of changes in recent months
NAMM CEO issues statement on 2025 event following L.A. wildfires
The CEO has confirmed that the annual trade show will go ahead as planned, with a few adjustments
Tommy Emmanuel recalls his final moments with guitar legend Les Paul
The acoustic great pays homage to Les Paul's dedication to leveling up his playing, even when he was well into his 90s
Guitarist plays Green Day classic at Liverpool's Cavern Club – only to discover Billie Joe Armstrong was filming his set
Resident performer Callum McMorran thought it was just another Tuesday – turns out Billie Joe Armstrong had been watching his performance
Dickey Betts' legacy to be celebrated in star-studded tribute concert
In Memory of Dickey Betts will take place on February 28 at the Allman Brothers Band's stronghold of Macon, Georgia
