Latest articles by Phil Weller
Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood reunite in the studio
The guitarist was fired from Fleetwood Mac on the eve of a a 2018 tour, with his relationship with Nicks said to be the cause – but it looks like he’s set to feature on Fleetwood’s new solo album
“We’ve only changed the strings one time”: Travis Barker reveals the bass he uses on everything he records
The Blink-182 drummer and producer has made a revelation about a go-to bass that has proved perfect for almost every record he's produced
Gibson's Double Trouble Les Pauls offer faded nitro finishes, with uncovered pickups – and a cheeky nod to its dispute with DiMarzio
The two new models take the Les Paul Standard recipe down memory lane, with uncovered 'Double Classic White' humbuckers
Old Blood Noise Endeavors turns its flagship oil-can delay into a dark and mysterious “multi-tool”
The Black Fountain Stereo benefits from greater control over parameters, MIDI compatibility, and a spellbinding stereo spread
Kiss announces unmasked Vegas show with former guitarist Bruce Kulick, as Gene Simmons postpones 17 solo dates
November’s set will mark the 50th anniversary of their Kiss Army fan club and see Bruce Kulick reunite with the band after they snubbed the guitarist during their farewell tour
Nita Strauss licked by Alice Cooper’s snake on her return to the band
The shock rocker’s boa constrictor ensured Hurricane Nita got a warm welcome back after she’d temporarily stepped aside to fulfill solo dates
Dave Mustaine says nu-metal guitarists aversion to solos was down to a lack of lead talent – not stylistic choice
He believes nu-metal players had limited abilities, but could the movement’s shred-friendly second coming change his mind?
Dean owner issues response to court loss over Gibson trademark verdict
Gibson successfully filed against Dean’s use of V, Z, and SG-style guitars in 2022, and the courts have reached the same conclusion in a recent retrial
Meet the SlideSaddle – a guitar slide that offers infinite sustain like an EBow
An IndieGoGo campaign has been launched to get this futurist take on the humble guitar slide off the ground
Heritage turns to the budget guitar market with its all-new Ascent range – which starts from just $195
With its new Les Paul-style and semi-hollow builds, Heritage is aiming to make its models more accessible than ever
Lollar looks to breathe new life into Strat single coils with the Super-Casters
With bigger and longer magnets, the Super-Casters serve up classic Strat sounds and then some
Spiro shares the secrets behind his speed picking technique that will help you play faster
“Shred’s next great hope” has offered an insight into the concept behind his jaw-dropping right-hand technique
Bilmuri are fusing metalcore and country using Strats, ‘fighter jet’ solos and tone tips from Sleep Token
Former Attack Attack! guitarist Johnny Franck on crafting one of 2024’s biggest rock albums, learning not to flex – and why you should never ever use fifth position on a Strat
Fender gives its Player II series some serious pizzazz by launching the Limited Edition Sparkle range
Player II Strat, Tele, and Precision and Jazz Bass builds get an all-new Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst makeover
Ben Eller was wary of the reaction he’d get for stepping in for Brent Hinds in Mastodon – but that didn’t stop him saying yes
The Youtuber and Mastodon mega-fan stepped in at the last minute for the band’s Tool Live in the Sand set, even if it risked dividing the fanbase
Hans Zimmer on the time he unwittingly gave Jeff Beck a guitar lesson
The pair were working on a film score together when the composer found himself showing the world’s “most inventive” player a thing or two on the guitar
Jack White has gifted his signature Fender Triplecaster to his new favorite guitar player
The punk guitarist from Otoboke Beaver has been hailed as White’s favorite new player, and now she has a fresh guitar to work her magic on
Steve Lukather sets the record straight on his reported involvement on a new Van Halen album
After a Dutch newspaper reported that Alex Van Halen had hired Lukather to help finish a new Van Halen record, the guitarist has now cleared the air
Charvel gives its hot-rodded So Cal Superstrat the heavy relic treatment – and it won’t just appeal to shredders
The super-sleek Superstrat continues Charvel's recent relic trend – and it looks absolutely stunning
Gretsch and Guitar Center go green with an exclusive Streamliner that features some rather unusual f-holes
Available exclusively at Guitar Center, the $549 six-string aims for tonal versatility with the help of a rather peculiar semi-hollow design
Revv collaborates with modern blues hero on new signature amp
Joey Landreth has helped fine-tune Revv amps over the years, and now he’s been honored with his own signature version of the acclaimed D25 combo
Spinal Tap sequel’s teaser trailer reveals Nigel Tufnel’s surprise new electric guitar of choice
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues has been given an official release window – and its first trailer offers a very brief glimpse of Tufnel's surprising new six-string
How Imperial Triumphant became one of the most garishly experimental metal bands of a generation
Zachary Ezrin says people dismiss his guitar talents because of how dissonant his music is, but the extreme metallers continue to turn heads with a roster of extremely rare Floyd Rose-equipped Gibsons
