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This browser-based amp and effects generator creates guitar tones based on text prompts – and it’s free to use
By Phil Weller published
The tech generates tweakable tones from prompts, with no installs needed – and it’s free to try out

Gus G opens up on missing out on Back to the Beginning
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist was a notable absentee at Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show, but accepted it wasn’t meant to be

Billy Corgan trained himself to play in pitch black
By Janelle Borg published
Corgan reveals the unconventional approach he took to learn the instrument

Petition launched for Randy Rhoads memorial statue in his hometown of Burbank
By Phil Weller published
The project already has the backing of Randy’s sister, as well as his former Ozzy bandmate

Ritchie Blackmore says most guitarists aren’t nice people – but names one player who bucks the trend
By Phil Weller published
Blackmore reserves particularly high praise for one of his Deep Purple successors

Dave Mustaine reflects on the overarching influence he had on the guitarists of the Big Four of thrash metal
By Janelle Borg published
Mustaine makes a compelling argument that he directly inspired the likes of Kerry King and Scott Ian

All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including the most futuristic Epiphones ever created
By Matt Owen published
Big drops from Fender, Gibson, Marshall and more headline the round-up this week

Suzi Quatro reveals Peter Frampton nearly joined her band – but was rejected by her producer
By Janelle Borg published
In 1972, Quatro released her first single after she moved to England – and there are a couple of familiar names in the credits
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