Seiji Igusa plays a guitar with no neck in his most bonkers video yet By Matt Owen published 12 January 22 The crazy clip sees the Japanese YouTuber push his Telecaster-driven creativity to the max for some outside-the-box rhythmic loops and absurd string action
Orange unveils the Guitar Butler, a compact two-channel preamp and pedal platform By Matt Parker published 12 January 22 Has the firm made the ultimate analog one-stop shop for guitarists?
PRS unveils mesmerizing Orianthi Private Stock and 24-08 switch-equipped S2 and SE electrics By Matt Owen published 12 January 22 A breadth of updates have also been added for 2022 across the SE, S2 and signature ranges, including PRS-Fishman Sonitone acoustic pickups and fresh finishes
Paramore are working on a new album with “more emphasis on guitar” By Sam Roche published 12 January 22 But vocalist Hayley Williams insists the trio won't be releasing a “comeback emo record”
Harley Benton gets in on the expandable pedalboard action with the SpaceShip Flex 5085 and 4070 By Matt Owen published 12 January 22 The two- and four-tier ‘boards start from $89, and feature expandable rails for adjustable pedalboard real estate
Adam Jones offers first glimpse of potential Gibson Flying V signature model onstage with Tool By Jackson Maxwell published 11 January 22 Jones used the mystery V onstage with the band during their recent tour opener at the Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon
PRS officially launches the $849 SE Silver Sky – watch John Mayer put it through its paces By Jackson Maxwell published 11 January 22 Mayer says that the SE Silver Sky is an accessible model that doesn't "penalize" guitarists for not having its US-built, more expensive sibling
Walrus Audio introduces revamped, preset-equipped Slötvå Multi-Texture reverb pedal By Matt Owen published 11 January 22 The refreshed offering equips the brand's preexisting Slö pedal with preset-saving powers
Thrash metal is alive and well – just listen to Vio-lence's furious comeback single, Flesh From Bone By Sam Roche published 11 January 22 The high-octane track – in which Phil Demmel throws the kitchen sink at an utterly jaw-dropping guitar solo – is the group's first in 29 years
Fender honors Chicago guitarist Terry Kath with meticulous new Custom Shop LE Terry Kath Telecaster By Jackson Maxwell published 11 January 22 Limited to just 50 examples, at $20,000 a pop, this guitar brings Kath's heavily-customized '66 Tele back to life – neck humbucker, Strat tremolo, stickers, reverse control plate, custom routing and all
Megadeth and Lamb of God announce new Metal Tour of the Year dates for 2022 By Sam Roche published 11 January 22 Trivium and In Flames are set to support on the monstrous 23-date USA run
Johnny Marr teams up with Primal Scream’s Simone Marie for moody new single, Night and Day By Matt Owen published 11 January 22 It’s the latest track to be released from Marr’s “inspired” Fever Dreams Pts 1-4 double-album, which is due February 25
Andy Sneap says he’s “incredibly disappointed” but respects Judas Priest's decision to tour as a quartet By Matt Owen published 11 January 22 The band will hit the road as a four-piece when their 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour recommences later this year
Budgie frontman and bassist Burke Shelley dies aged 71 By Matt Owen published 11 January 22 Budgie's founding member was the force behind the Welsh band's influential proto-heavy metal songs, which were covered by the likes of Metallica, Megadeth and Iron Maiden
Candy Harlots guitarist Marc Lee Dé Hugar dies aged 52 By Sam Roche published 11 January 22 Hugar's former bandmate Mark Easton has paid tribute, calling him a “guitar genius”
Watch Tool play using “backup crappy gear” and no effects during intimate final pre-tour rehearsal livestream By Matt Owen published 10 January 22 The band's much-delayed tour in support of Fear Inoculum finally kicks off tonight (January 10) in Oregon
Nita Strauss becomes first female solo artist to have a number one single at rock radio By Matt Parker published 10 January 22 The guitarist’s recent single Dead Inside, featuring Disturbed’s David Draiman, has hit a huge new milestone
Fender Custom Shop’s longest serving employee Rogelio Centeno has passed away By Matt Parker published 10 January 22 The true definition of a company man, Centeno worked with Leo Fender and had a career with the firm that spanned more than six decades
Judas Priest to tour as a four-piece as Andy Sneap departs live lineup By Matt Owen published 10 January 22 It's also been confirmed that Glenn Tipton will be brought on stage "here and there" when the band recommences their 50th anniversary tour
Watch Jack White put his sparkling mystery Tele through its paces in a live performance of Taking Me Back By Matt Parker published 10 January 22 The guitarist and songwriter has shared the video – and a brief glimpse of his 2022 pedalboard – ahead of his forthcoming Supply Chain Issues tour
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