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Chrissie Hynde warns how global warming will likely impact the existence of outdoor summer shows
By Janelle Borg published
The Pretenders icon recalls playing shows with Foo Fighters and Guns N’ Roses over the last few years amid intense heatwaves

Harley Benton serves big Charvel and EVH energy, paying homage to the golden age of shred with a pair of $500 Superstrats
By Phil Weller published
Two keenly spec’d Superstrats land with single- or dual-humbucker configurations and Floyd Rose systems

Gavin Rossdale recalls record labels not believing in what was to become Bush's most well-known album
By Janelle Borg published
Rossdale reflects on the band’s struggle to get signed and get their debut record released

Fender expands its presence in Asia with Fender Music Korea – is a retail store coming next?
By Jonathan Horsley published
Headed up by Jack Kim, FMK will exclusively distribute Fender, Squier, Jackson, Charvel, EVH and Gretsch guitars in Korea. CEO Andy Mooney says move strengthens the Big F’s global presence

Here is all the new gear that has caught my eye this week – including an affordable replica of a $1 million Les Paul
By Matt Owen published
PRS ushers in a new era of shred with its Herman Li signature model and Epiphone honors a great

Fender’s Blues Junior has been upgraded for its 30th anniversary
By Phil Weller published
With new-and-improved circuitry, a smoother spring reverb, and some tasty aesthetic touches, the Blues Junior is celebrating its birthday in style

Tye Trujillo dips into the signature stompbox world for the first time with the TruDrive
By Janelle Borg published
The Trujillo TruDrive Wah, designed in collaboration with Morley, promises to be a “cool new wah for the next generation of players”

Bootsy Collins and Buckethead reflect on their first meeting – but the guitarist speaks through his Les Paul
By Phil Weller published
Collins talks and Buckethead riffs in the strangest guitar interview of 2025
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