Blackstar’s Polar 4 pitches for the pro player by supersizing the guitar-focused audio interface By Matt Parker published 13 August 24 The amp firm’s latest guitarist-centric interface offers a wealth of connectivity while continuing to wage war on digital clipping
Flea names his pick for “the greatest rock bass player” of all time By Phil Weller published 13 August 24 The Red Hot Chili Peppers member has singled out a player for his ability to subvert what is expected of a traditional bassist
Robby Krieger, Skunk Baxter and Leland Sklar among the rock veterans leading the February edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp By Janelle Borg published 9 August 24 The Masters of Rock: 2025 edition also features The Police's Stewart Copeland and wraps up with shows at LA's legendary Sunset Strip venues
Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock bandmates reunite for the first time in nearly 40 years to perform Band of Gypsys-era classics By Janelle Borg published 9 August 24 Bassist Billy Cox and percussionists Gerardo Velez and Juma Sultan paid homage to the legendary guitarist's repertoire
Nick Oliveri on why Queens of the Stone Age will never top their Songs for the Deaf lineup By Janelle Borg published 8 August 24 The Mondo Generator bassist also reveals whether he would ever consider rejoining QOTSA
Epiphone issues new Jack Casady signature model – bringing the firm’s revered Les Paul Signature bass design into fretless territory By Matt Owen published 6 August 24 The Jefferson Airplane icon has made his preferred Les Paul Signature bass design more appealing than ever before with a sleek fretless design
The most famous guitars from Jim Irsay's collection are set to go on public display – for one day By Matt Owen published 6 August 24 The best bits of Irsay's revered guitar collection will be around for one day only, at the grand opening of a year-long exhibit that will explore “how guitars have impacted popular music genres including jazz, country, folk, and especially rock and roll”
Nancy Wilson, Nita Strauss, Lita Ford and more to head up women-only Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp By Tom Poak published 6 August 24 Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp announce the details of their third annual women-only camp
Electro-Harmonix unveils the POG3, the latest generation of the trailblazing octave pedal beloved by Joe Satriani and Jack White By Michael Astley-Brown published 5 August 24 With an all-new chassis, features cribbed from EHX's greatest hits, and a $645 price tag, does this premium pedal mark a new era for the storied New York FX co?
Aerosmith retire from touring due to Steven Tyler’s vocal injury – and say a full recovery is “not possible” By Michael Astley-Brown published 3 August 24 The American rock institution have canceled the remaining dates on their farewell tour following Tyler’s vocal injury last year
Prolific session bassist “Ready” Freddie Washington recalls suddenly competing with Moog synths for work – and why 5-strings were the answer By Janelle Borg published 2 August 24 Washington had to purchase an expensive Ken Smith 5-string bass to stay competitive
GoFundMe page launched in the wake of Spiritbox bassist Bill Crook’s passing By Phil Weller published 2 August 24 The former Spiritbox bassist tragically passed away last week, and the metalcore scene has shown its support to Crook’s grieving family, helping cover funeral costs
Positive Grid is launching its groundbreaking Spark 2 desktop amp with a live premiere event featuring Nuno Bettencourt and Periphery's Jake Bowen – watch now By Jackson Maxwell last updated 1 August 24 Hosted by Guitar World's own Paul Riario, the star-studded event will give viewers an early look and listen to the already-lauded amp
Guitar Center staff find thousands of dollars’ worth of drugs stashed inside guitar amp By Janelle Borg published 1 August 24 A Guitar Center spokesperson confirmed that the employees at the Lawrenceville, Georgia store are cooperating with law enforcement
Neural DSP unveils TINA – a robot that promises to revolutionize the digital amp modeling world forever By Matt Owen published 31 July 24 TINA connects to guitar amps via actuator arms, and collects data that will help faithfully and authentically model source material with unprecedented accuracy
D’Addario just launched a mic stand that attaches directly to your pedalboard By Phil Weller published 30 July 24 The XPND Pedalboard Mic Stand creates a clever solution for guitarists tasked with tackling tiny stages
Jerry Cantrell taps Guns N’ Roses and Metallica bassists for new solo album I Want Blood By Michael Astley-Brown published 26 July 24 The Alice in Chains leader has signaled his return to heavy riffs with first single Vilified
The Police were set to ditch Every Breath You Take before Andy Summers added his riff – now the original demo has surfaced after 42 years, you can hear why By Phil Weller published 26 July 24 The surfacing of the now classic song’s early demo is a testament to the old adage ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’
Positive Grid has unveiled the Spark 2 – here’s how it plans change the amp game... again By Matt Parker published 23 July 24 The year’s most anticipated amp launch is here – and we’ve got the full details
Krist Novoselic revisits three Nirvana classics as he joins FooVana hybrid tribute act By Phil Weller published 22 July 24 The bassist surprised concert-goers as he joined the Foo Fighters/Nirvana covers band to celebrate the grunge legend's legacy
