Latest articles by Matt Owen
Axl Rose was on the lookout for a player who could match Buckethead's ability and eccentricity – and Satch knew just who to call
Amplify is a new, free-to-join membership scheme that continues Marshall's work of supporting grassroots venues and local music communities
GW readers have been voting for their favorite gear drops of the month – this is what you picked
Bonamassa was forced to rethink his collection following the LA wildfires last year
Nathan East and Doyle Bramhall II will make up Slowhand's band for the short run later this year
The guitar almost met a gruesome end before Perry stepped in
Two generations of virtuosos – Steve Vai and Matteo Mancuso – join forces, Midwest Emo GOATs American Football return, Anna Calvi works wonders with her Telecaster, Mateus Asato gives us long-awaited instrumental bliss, and Angine de Poitrine deliver, uh, “Dada-Pythago-Cubist Mantra-rock” – all this and much, much more
New drops from Gibson, Ernie Ball Music Man, JHS Pedals and more
Blackstar becomes the latest in a long line of companies to develop a floorboard-based amp modeler rig solution – and it's gone about it in the perfect way
The former VH bassist has had his say on the upcoming record, which is being worked on by Alex Van Halen and Steve Lukather
Billy Idol, INXS, Joy Division and Shakira are also up for induction
John Mayer, Bob Weir, Trey Anastasio and The Edge have all been confronted the same issue when playing at the Sphere – but it should be a smoother ride for Metallica
A full-circle signature for Gary Clark Jr., as well as a potentially game-changing innovation from 3rd Power, headline this week's round-up
The Van Halen drummer has also shed more light on Steve Lukather's involvement in the project
Rodgers and Mayer swapped albums ahead of a potential partnership – but their differing tastes at the time meant it all fell apart
The Grateful Dead icon, who passed away in January, became one of Mayer's closest collaborators during the latter years of his career
Strymon's unexpected departure from its usual DSP-led design is a recreation of Randy Bachman's Garnet Herzog – and the result is something rather stellar
3rd Power's MagFRAG system has been channeled into two new pickup lines that could give players unprecedented tonal control
All-new drops from Kiesel, Manson, Gibson, Eastman, Taylor and more…
Three Black Edition models have been released, each paying tribute to the Muse maestro's go-to guitar – but you’ll need to start saving up...
Haynes had witnessed the King play live years earlier – but when he first got the chance to jam with the blues icon, nerves got the better of him
Candy Green, Ice Blue Metallic and Shell Pink are just some of the finishes on offer in Music Zoo's exclusive Custom Shop drop
Robertson left Thin Lizzy amid conflict with Phil Lynott and a serious hand injury – but came back as a session hand on future albums and tours
