Latest articles by Phil Weller
Julian Lage reacts to surprise praise from Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy
The jazz ace has been a key inspiration for some modern heavy guitar heroes
Chrissie Hynde on the underrated guitar hero who defined the Pretenders
The guitarist died just a few years after the band’s debut album, but his imprint on their sound can still be felt today
When a 12-year-old Joe Bonamassa played with his blues hero
A young Bonamassa got the chance to sit in with Albert Collins and it was a trial by fire
Marcus King’s new Epiphone signature recreates the prized childhood acoustic his father gave him
The El Dorado was the bluesman’s first guitar. This new model revives the vintage acoustic with personalized touches
Line 6 launches free Helix Stadium plugin: every amp and effect you can play at zero cost
Helix Stadium Native Intro arrives alongside a fully fledged plugin that brings next-gen Line 6 tones to your DAW
Steve Vai and Adrian Belew announce new BEAT tour, with lineup change
A new member has been drafted in as the King Crimson offshoot announce more US and Canadian dates
Don Felder says playing the Hotel California solo note-for-note is his “obligation” to Eagles fans
The guitarist doesn’t take the task of playing the iconic solo lightly
Gibson Garage Vegas offers chance to make a whole different kind of drunken decision on the strip
The firm’s rapid retail expansion continues with the news that the fourth Gibson Garage is on its way
Bob Dylan recruits Jimmie Vaughan as blues legend becomes final guest guitarist during hectic US tour
The blues veteran becomes Dylan’s fifth guitarist of the tour
Steve Vai and Dave Navarro champion 16-year-old folk guitarist who has blown them away
Queens of the Stone Age, Fred Durst, Vernon Reid and H.E.R. have also praised the teen’s age-defying songcraft
The Edge has never been impressed by players who try to imitate his sound
From the Archive The U2 guitar icon discussed the value of developing your own voice during a 1996 interview
Brian Fallon on the lick that every guitarist should know
The Gaslight Anthem frontman says the world needs players like Izzy Stradlin and Slash in equal measure – and this lick proves why
Angus Young on his favorite Gibson SG from his collection – and the hunt to find a replacement
From the Archive The AC/DC guitar hero has tried getting copies made to no avail
How John Squire’s replacement had to reinvent his playing when he joined the Stone Roses
Aziz Ibrahim says replacing the beloved guitarist was “bittersweet” – and he had a tough time settling into the gig
Tony Iommi reveals Brian May’s role on his upcoming solo record
The Black Sabbath riffsmith recently announced the release date of his new album, From the Dark
Guitarist fumes after American Airlines returns his acoustic to him in pieces
Titus Tucker is the latest player to have his gear destroyed by an airline
Tony Iommi announces first solo album in 21 years – hear the new single, World Alone
Iommi has shared the record's lead single ahead of its release later this year
Orange puts a Terror twist on one of its most popular modern amp series with new Baby lunchbox head
The tiny lunchbox amp head is designed for traveling riffers and studio players alike
Japanese man arrested for 7 years of loud guitar playing, has 40 guitars seized
The 61-year-old Kyoto resident reportedly gave his neighbors insomnia
Jack White’s Third Man Hardware has launched a fuzz pedal with Beetronics that looks like a can of tuna
The Old Zoo Lion Meat is a limited-edition fuzz that keeps things simple and decidedly old-school
Eddie Van Halen’s old guitar tech has helped put together ‘the ultimate Van Halen guitar auction’
A collection of studio and stage gear amassed over the years is going under the hammer
Gus G joins King Diamond as Andy LaRocque steps down after 40 years
The Greek shredder will continue with Firewind and his solo project as he brings his chops to the metal veterans
Fender Japan reimagines the hits with the Active Modern series – let’s hope the US branch is taking notes
New neck heels, body binding and Turbo Tone Boost functions have been rolled out across the new range
