Music Industry
Explore Music Industry
Latest about Music Industry

DiMarzio pulls out of NAMM 2025 in response to L.A. wildfires
By Janelle Borg published
The pickup firm has joined Maybach Guitars in publicly announcing they won't be attending the annual trade show

Boutique guitar brand pulls out of NAMM 2025 in the face of L.A. wildfires
By Janelle Borg published
In an updated statement, the CEO of NAMM confirmed that plans are solidly in place for the event to still go ahead

Fender launches initiative to replace instruments and gear destroyed by L.A. wildfires
By Janelle Borg published
Fender has committed $100,000 to this effort – with more announcements expected in the coming weeks

Jennifer Batten, Samantha Fish, Lindsey Stirling, and more to feature at 2025 She Rocks Awards
By Jackson Maxwell published
Set to take place at the Hilton Anaheim Pacific Ballroom next Saturday, January 25, the annual event celebrates the achievements of women in music and audio

Fender CEO Andy Mooney explains why the firm’s return to NAMM 2025 won’t be business as usual
By Matt Owen published
Fender is one of the key brands returning to NAMM for 2025, but it’s taking a different approach this time

Guitar Center launches initiative to replace music gear destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
By Janelle Borg published
MusiCares, the NAMM Foundation and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund are among other organizations providing financial assistance to impacted L.A.-based musicians and music industry professionals

NAMM CEO issues statement on 2025 event following L.A. wildfires
By Janelle Borg published
The CEO has confirmed that the annual trade show will go ahead as planned, with a few adjustments

“An end to 100 years of service to the music community”: Why the closure of Sam Ash marked the end of an era
By Amit Sharma published
2024 Year in Review: One of America’s best-loved music stores went out of business this year

Terry Date recalls Dimebag’s unconventional approach to tone in the studio
By Janelle Borg published
The Pantera producer reveals the (sometimes extreme) measures Dime would take to achieve his desired tone

The ultimate Dimebag Darrell tribute – and the Ultimate Gear Guide! – only in the new Guitar World
By Damian Fanelli published
Starring the best of Dimebag's classic Riffer Madness column, a transcription of Pantera's 5 Minutes Alone and input from Zakk Wylde, Kerry King, Glenn Tipton, Nita Strauss and many more
All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!