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Mateus Asato has walked away from Bruno Mars, Jessie J and Tori Kelly to pursue a solo career – and his solo album is finally ready
By Janelle Borg published
After honing his craft with some of the world’s biggest pop stars, the social media phenom is branching out on his own with his upcoming solo record

Paul Reed Smith invited Mike Dawes to meet John Mayer after his Slow Dancing cover went viral – but he never made the rendezvous
By Phil Weller published
Dawes reimagined one of Mayer’s biggest hits, but he later missed the opportunity to meet the man himself

Wolfgang Van Halen took a gamble when he decided to cover his dad’s songs – and it paid off
By Phil Weller published
Wolfgang has only performed a few Van Halen tracks live since his dad passed – and he was all too aware of the risks that came with them

Gibson rarely does collaborative brand Les Pauls – but it’s just unveiled 4 new models designed in partnership with a US fashion giant
By Phil Weller published
A custom guitar strap and pick tins also feature in the capsule, which is set to star in pop-up stores across the globe

Daron Malakian on the time his prized Gibson was swiped from the stage – while System of a Down were headlining Ozzfest
By Jonathan Horsley published
It’s a lesson that your gear isn’t safe anywhere – even when it is onstage with you and you’re at the top of the bill

Dave Mustaine first discovered the Flying V when he joined Metallica and wasn't a fan – this is what changed his mind
By Janelle Borg published
Mustaine is undoubtedly one of the Flying V’s main poster boys, with several signature models under his belt

How Radiohead’s debut changed the way they thought about recording guitars – and set them up for two landmark albums
By Janelle Borg published
The game-changing band has just announced its first tour in seven years, alongside the release of a live album

Robert Fripp on that one time Robin Trower gave him a highly coveted Strat – and why he never ended up using it
By Janelle Borg published
Fripp proves he’s Gibson (and Fernandes) through and through...

“I have long harbored a slight obsession with this hugely underrated guitar. The new finish doesn’t help with that one bit”: All the new guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including... an urn that fits inside an acoustic?
By Matt Owen published
A whole load of new Jacksons, Charvels, Yamahas and Gibsons headline the last seven days of guitar gear drops
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