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Former Evanescence guitarist steps away from music industry due to “AI-related developments”
The guitarist feels the industry is changing – and not for the better
Why Robben Ford didn’t learn much from touring with George Harrison
The Beatle’s music may not have put the fusion star’s guitar skills through their paces, but the tour proved the making of him in other ways
Debuting in 1955, the Gibson Byrdland was the user-friendly archtop players were waiting for
As one of Gibson’s first thinline archtops, the Byrdland inspired the 330, 335, and more
Classical and nylon-string guitar: an introductory guide for the perplexed
Three masters from the International Guitar Foundation explain the differences between classical and flamenco guitars, and talk through the essential techniques and terminology
Fender launches signature guitar and bass for Khruangbin's Mark Speer and Laura Lee
Limited-edition models promise to deliver Khruangbin’s celebrated genre-blending tones – with DiMarzio pickups complementing the classic designs and specs
Gibson brings back its wild Les Paul acoustic hybrid for the first time in more than 20 years
The firm’s third attempt at converting its iconic single-cut shape into a campfire companion settles on a parlor design reminiscent of a scaled-down SJ-200
Kelly Garni on how a drunken fight with Randy Rhoads spelled the end of his Quiet Riot career
Rhoads became an integral part of Ozzy Osbourne's sound and legacy, but his earlier stint with Quiet Riot – the band he co-founded with Garni – was marked by tension
The time Ozzy Osbourne almost blew up Tom Morello and Slash
The two guitar heroes had signed up to play some classics with the Prince of Darkness – but nearly got more than they bargained for
A Kurt Cobain MTV Unplugged plectrum is being raffled off
The raffle will help raise funds for the Royal College of Music – and it offers the chance to own a slice of music history for just the price of a coffee
Here’s how you can still watch Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s last-ever live show
The blockbuster event – which features a who’s who of the heavy metal elite – will be live streamed for fans who can’t attend in person
20 ways to get more from your pedals
From tone-tailoring to buying what’s right for you, here’s our guide to putting more of what counts on your ’board
The first time I met Brian May – and we were both wearing clogs
It was 1985, and Brian May was the most high-profile musician our own Neville Marten had yet interviewed. He had a fresh tape. He left in plenty of time. But it didn't quite go to plan... Luckily, the Queen guitarist was a good sport
Joe Bonamassa on the one thing you should never do when buying a guitar
Bonamassa says there are certain parameters a guitar should meet – and clear ones to be avoided
Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto is facing new competition from brands in the retail space – but it isn’t fazing him
New Gibson and Fender stores on three continents present fresh challenges for the store, but Dalporto says “bring the competition on”
Scott Gorham may have passed his Thin Lizzy audition – but his budget Les Paul copy certainly didn’t
The Irish rockers finally found their man after auditioning 24 hopefuls when Gorham turned up for his turn – but Phil Lynott was left underwhelmed by his choice of instrument
Kirk Hammett doesn’t want his guitars to go unplayed – so he’s been secretly selling them online
Bought a used guitar online? It might – just might – have belonged to the Metallica guitarist
Wolfgang Van Halen says he’s stopped listening to his dad’s music
The Mammoth multi-instrumentalist has discussed why he no longer listens to his late father’s Van Halen back catalog
Man arrested for Heart instrument theft – but the “one-of-a-kind” instruments are still missing
The instruments were stolen before the band’s show at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City last week, and the police have issued a plea for their return
