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Articles by: Richard Bienstock

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Kiss Legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Talk Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick and More

By Richard Bienstock

"The only thing that means anything to me is you get up onstage and people love what you do." In a characteristically no-holds-barred interview with GW, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley discuss 'The End of the Road.'

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Tommy Thayer Reflects on Going from Kiss Fan to Spaceman to the End of the Road

By Richard Bienstock

“This is 45 years of a phenomenon, really, and I’m just honored to be a part of it.”

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Moody Masterpiece: Textural Master Michael Ciravolo Discusses 'Finding Beauty in Chaos'

By Richard Bienstock

“There were definitely some surreal moments.” Michael Ciravolo discusses his astonishingly eclectic, star-studded new LP.

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Watch Zakk Wylde’s Full Opening Night ‘Experience Hendrix’ Set

By Richard Bienstock

Highlights include “Are You Experienced?” with Eric Johnson and “All Along the Watchtower” with Jonny Lang.

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Kemper Updates Profiler With Five New “Big Studio Machine”-Grade Reverbs

By Richard Bienstock

OS 5.7 adds spring, natural, easy, echo and cirrus verbs.

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Solar Guitars Announces Two New Seven-String Models

By Richard Bienstock

Explorer- and V-shaped guitars boast Duncan Solar pickups, Flame Black Burst finishes.

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Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo Cover Pink Floyd’s “Run Like Hell” in Kansas City

By Richard Bienstock

The pair paid tribute to David Gilmour on his birthday.

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Listen to a New Black Keys Song, "Lo/Hi"

By Richard Bienstock

The track is the first new music from the duo since 2014's 'Turn Blue."

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Coheed and Cambria Share New “True Ugly” Video

By Richard Bienstock

The band will head out on the road with Mastodon this summer.

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Watch Yngwie Malmsteen Discuss Blues Influences, New Solo Album

By Richard Bienstock

'Blue Lightning' is due out March 29.

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Watch Dave Mustaine Play “Fire” and “Stone Free” on Experience Hendrix Tour

By Richard Bienstock

The Megadeth frontman jammed with Jonny Lang, Band of Gypsys’ Billy Cox and others.

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‘School of Rock’ Child Guitar Star Arrested for…Stealing Guitars

By Richard Bienstock

Joey Gaydos Jr., who starred alongside Jack Black in the hit movie, is facing felony charges.

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Schuyler Dean Announces Jazzmaster Chromium Pickup

By Richard Bienstock

New offering is based on Seventies-era Lover Wide Range Humbuckers.

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Relish Guitars Unveils New Mary One Aluminum Core Model

By Richard Bienstock

Magnetic back lid allows for “light-speed” pickup swapping.

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Live and Bush Team Up for ‘Alt-Imate’ Co-Headlining Tour

By Richard Bienstock

Both bands will celebrate the 25th anniversary of blockbuster albums.

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Mark Morton Unveils New "Cross Off" Video

By Richard Bienstock

The Lamb of God guitarist is heading out on the road in support of his debut solo album, 'Anesthetic.'

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KHDK Electronics Unveils Gary Holt Paranormal Parametric EQ Overdrive

By Richard Bienstock

Limited-edition pedal is a staple of the Slayer and Exodus guitarist’s live rigs.

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Epiphone Unveils New Jared James Nichols ‘Old Glory’ Les Paul Custom

By Richard Bienstock

Blues guitarist’s signature model boasts single Seymour Duncan P-90, ebony fretboard.

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Hollywood Vampires Announce 2019 U.S. Tour Dates

By Richard Bienstock

Alice Cooper will also head out on a summer solo run with Halestorm.

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Slipknot Detail Massive Knotfest Roadshow Summer Tour

By Richard Bienstock

The band's sixth studio album is scheduled for release August 9.

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Watch Alice Cooper and John 5 Perform Jimi Hendrix’s “Foxey Lady”

By Richard Bienstock

The shock rock legend joined John 5 and his band onstage in Mesa, Arizona.

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A Rare Gibson Jimi Hendrix Strat-Style Guitar Went Up for Sale On Reverb

By Richard Bienstock

Check out video of the never-released guitar in action.

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Smashing Pumpkins and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Announce Summer North American Tour

By Richard Bienstock

AFI will appear as the special guest on all dates.

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Watch Metallica Play "Here Comes Revenge" Live for the First Time Ever

By Richard Bienstock

The band debuted the 'Hardwired… to Self-Destruct' deep cut onstage in Texas.

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In Flames Share Official “Call My Name” Video

By Richard Bienstock

The band's new album, ‘I, The Mask,’ is out today.