This $89 cab sim pedal could be the cheapest way to get impulse responses on your pedalboard By Michael Astley-Brown The FS07 from Chinese pedal co Flamma offers space for seven third-party IRs and can send different cab sims to each stereo output
Rick Laird, member of the Mahavishnu Orchestra and bass session legend, dies aged 80 By Matt Owen Laird's star-studded career saw him play alongside the likes of Wes Montgomery, Buddy Rich, Chick Corea, Sonny Rollins, Brian Auger and Benny Golson, as well as the pioneering jazz fusion band between 1971 and 1973
Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith was in the running to join Def Leppard in 1991, says drummer Rick Allen By Sam Roche The role was ultimately filled by Vivian Campbell, who replaced guitarist Steve Clark after his passing
Fender celebrates NAIDOC Week by collaborating with First Nations artists on a pair of awe-inspiring electric guitars By Sam Roche The project – which features contributions from artists Otis Carey and Niah McLeod – was conceived by Australian guitarist Dan Sultan
Parker Lundgren quits Queensrÿche to pursue “other business ventures” By Sam Roche Former Queensrÿche guitarist Mike Stone joined the band over the weekend for their set at M3 Rock Festival
Dean Markley launches Malina Moye signature guitar strings By Michael Astley-Brown The upside-down blues-rock dynamo has unveiled her own 9-42 string set
Watch ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick nail Perpetual Burn on Jason Becker's original Hurricane guitar By Sam Roche The Moridira axe – which was used during the recording of Becker's debut solo album – is currently up for auction
Why did you just watch Robert Fripp and Toyah's cover of Chop Suey? You wanted to By Sam Roche Watch the King Crimson legend take on System of a Down's monstrous 2001 alt-metal anthem
Way Huge aims to capture the magic of a Nashville session favorite with its new STO overdrive pedal By Jackson Maxwell The company's reimagining of one of country guitar's great secret sauce effects units, the Nobels ODR-1, seeks to provide the smoothest of overdriven tones
PRS Guitars aims to support emerging artists with 2022 Pulse Artist Program By James Turner Artists accepted into the program get exclusive discounts on guitars, equipment and accessories as well as exposure through PRS's social media channels
Breedlove debuts sustainable EcoTonewood Technology with new Eco Collection acoustic guitars By Jackson Maxwell The company says that this new design – debuted here on a trio of acoustic ranges – improves tone and makes laminate construction more sustainable
Save big on guitar gear this Independence Day weekend with 4th of July sales from Musician’s Friend and Guitar Center By James Farmer Grab a killer deal on guitars, amps and more from Fender, Martin, Vox and others this July 4th
A stage-used 1984 Eddie Van Halen Kramer guitar is headed to the auction block By Jackson Maxwell EVH used the hand-built axe on Van Halen's 1984 and 5150 tours
Watch Tedeschi Trucks Band and Trey Anastasio revisit the Derek and the Dominos classic Tell the Truth By James Turner The driving performance will appear on upcoming live album Layla Revisited
Harley Benton upgrades its boutique-on-a-budget electric guitar line with the $299 Fusion-III By Michael Astley-Brown The ridiculously affordable double-cut packs stainless-steel frets, versatile pickup switching and a choice of ebony or roasted maple fretboards
Robert Trujillo and Scott Weiland’s sons form new punk band Blu Weekend By James Turner Tye Trujillo and Noah Weiland join forces once more after departing Suspect208 earlier this year
Robb Flynn reunites with former Machine Head bandmate Logan Mader for new Once Human single, Deadlock By James Turner The crushing new track is set to feature on the LA metal outfit's forthcoming Scar Weaver album
Suhr debuts the Discovery, one of the most advanced analog delay pedals yet By Michael Astley-Brown The new design offers exhaustive control over delay tone, as well as 127 presets and smart tap tempo
TWA slims down and adds more sonic versatility to an old favorite with the Triskelion Mk. III Harmonic Energizer pedal By Jackson Maxwell The latest version of the company's Systech Harmonic Energizer recreation comes in a more pedalboard-friendly size
Tenacious D release madcap acoustic-driven Beatles medley in support of Doctors Without Borders By James Turner The mashup sees Jack Black and Kyle Gass take on You Never Give Me Your Money and The End
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