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Kirk Hammett doesn’t want his guitars to go unplayed – so he’s been secretly selling them online
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
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

Strandberg is working on a headless acoustic guitar – and you may have already seen a prototype
By Phil Weller published
The firm unveiled what many believed to be a gag instrument a few years back – but it turns out it wasn’t just for laughs

Tetrarch's Diamond Rowe reveals the metal legend who asked her for guitar pointers
By Phil Weller published
She’s made history with her Jackson signature... Now, she’s trading tips with metal pioneers and gifting guitars to her biggest influence

Pat Travers recalls the best show he ever played – with Aerosmith, AC/DC, and Van Halen all on the same bill
By Janelle Borg published
The legendary gig also saw Travers meet Steven Tyler for the first time – and a comical encounter ensued...

Glen Matlock opens up about Sid Vicious replacing him in the Sex Pistols to become one of punk's most iconic figures
By Phil Weller published
Vicious’ bad-boy image may have underpinned the band’s legacy, but Matlock insists he’s no shrinking violet either
![Joe Satriani [left] fistbumps Steve Vai onstage as the pair perform together onstage with their Ibanez signature guitars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bhz6U9AcPqgD7rUUDdUWFf.jpg)
Joe Satriani reveals how Satch/Vai’s onstage chemistry works – and why sometimes some songs are best left to Steve Vai
By Jonathan Horsley published
Satch says playing with Steve Vai is an opportunity to expand each other's material, but says maintaining one clear voice for melodies and solos is key
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