Solar Guitars announce signature bass for The Haunted’s Jonas Björler By Nick Wells published 27 October 22 The latest signature model from Solar Guitars promises powerful metal tones and effortless pose potential
Matt Sorum reunites with Slash and Duff McKagan on scorching Kings of Chaos single, Judgment Day By Matt Owen published 27 October 22 Hear the Guitar World-exclusive premiere of the single, which paves the way for the supergroup's first-ever studio album
Aguilar debuts new micro drive pedal, the long-awaited Storm King By Nick Wells published 26 October 22 New distortion/fuzz pedal draws inspiration from the company’s Tone Hammer bass amp
Richie Faulkner and Rex Brown form new metal supergroup, Elegant Weapons By Jackson Maxwell published 25 October 22 Faulkner describes the band's music as “a mix of Jimi Hendrix, Judas Priest, Sabbath, solo Ozzy and Black Label Society – heavy, catchy, and with melody"
Bono wants U2's next record to be a “noisy, uncompromising, unreasonable guitar album” By Sam Roche published 25 October 22 “Right now I want to write the most unforgiving, obnoxious, defiant, f**k-off-to-the-pop-charts rock ‘n’ roll song we’ve ever made”
Worst nightmare: band loses “every piece of musical gear” they own in freak studio fire By Michael Astley-Brown published 25 October 22 A fundraiser has been launched to help Omni Rooms in Bristol, UK, as well as post-rock outfit Last Hyena and any other acts affected
Origin Effects celebrates its 10th Anniversary with stunning etched aluminum Cali76 and SlideRIG pedals By Matt Parker published 21 October 22 The UK pedal builder is offering its full compression range in the limited-edition finish
Harley Benton puts its own spin on the Jazz Bass with the new budget-friendly JB series By Nick Wells published 20 October 22 All but one of these Jazz-style beginner basses bear sub-$150 price tags
Research by Fender suggests women buy guitars online because they “aren't treated well” in shops By Sam Roche published 19 October 22 CEO Andy Mooney reflects on how data collected when he joined the company in 2015 has shaped the company's business strategy ever since
Jan Rivera serves up spellbinding chromaticism and gravity-defying fusion licks in this hypnotic playthrough of Existential Paranoia By Matt Owen last updated 17 October 22 Bass titan Mohini Dey and Dream Theater keyboard wizard Jordan Rudess also feature on the title track from the prog maestro's debut album
Is a new DigiTech Whammy on the way? By Matt Parker published 14 October 22 Now under new management, DigiTech/DOD have teased their return on Instagram
Blink-182 release Edging, their first new song with Tom DeLonge in 10 years By Sam Roche published 14 October 22 The bouncy, mid-tempo track is the first taste of the band's forthcoming album, which arrives next year
Queen share “lost” track featuring Freddie Mercury, Face It Alone, recorded over 30 years ago By Matt Owen published 13 October 22 The rediscovered single was committed to record during the band's 1988 sessions for their 13th studio album, The Miracle, but never made the cut
Kim Thayil set to appear alongside Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert and Dean DeLeo at next Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp By Matt Parker published 12 October 22 Rock Camp announces the lineup for March 2023's LA event
Fender harnesses its heritage with all-new American Vintage II line of Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jazzmasters and basses By Matt Owen published 11 October 22 The comprehensive range revives genuine CuNiFe Wide-Range humbuckers, opts for authentic period-accurate build appointments and utilizes Pure Vintage pickups for historic feel and tones
Watch the trailer for In The Blood, a film about Rolling Stones bassist Darryl Jones By Nick Wells last updated 11 October 22 The Rolling Stones’ forgotten bassist – and the man who replaced Bill Wyman – is the subject of a new film, featuring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts
Blink-182 confirm reunion with Tom DeLonge, announce new music and gargantuan global tour By Michael Astley-Brown published 11 October 22 Hear a snippet of Edging, the first single from the reformed trio of DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, which drops this Friday
John McVie’s iconic ‘Rumours’ bass to go under the hammer in star-studded Fleetwood Mac auction By Nick Wells published 11 October 22 The vintage Alembic was used on ‘The Chain’ and has an estimated value of $40,000-$60,000
Watch 10-year-old bass wunderkind Ellen Alaverdyan jam with guitar hero Steve Vai at the House of Blues By Nick Wells published 10 October 22 Vai also invited guitar virtuoso Nili Brosh onstage at the Vegas show of his 2022 Inviolate tour
Cort celebrates Elrick Bass Guitars' 30th anniversary with two special edition NJS four- and five-string models By Matt Owen last updated 6 October 22 Celebratory basses boast Bartolini preamps, Voiced Tone VTB-ST pickups and a nifty “heel-less” neck design for easy upper fret access