Black Midi drop high-octane new single, Chondromalacia Patella By Matt Owen published 19 May 21 The new sonic offering from the experimental post-rock visionaries is taken from the band's upcoming album Cavalcade, which will be released on May 28
Zakk Wylde on his affinity for the pentatonic scales: “They’re the most lyrical, so just stick with the pentatonic!” By Matt Owen published 19 May 21 The legendary axe-slinger took a deep dive into his admiration for everyone’s favorite five-note scale, and offered a word of advice to up-and-coming guitar players
Kurt Cobain’s Marshall cabinet sells at auction for $93,000 By Matt Owen published 18 May 21 The heavily used cab featured in auction alongside six strands of the Nirvana legend’s hair, which sold for an eye-watering $14,145
Joe Bonamassa pleads for the return of missing Fender "The Bludgeon" Nocaster – his first stolen guitar in 31 years of collecting By Matt Owen published 18 May 21 The blues-rock titan voiced his suspicions that the signature six-string had been stolen while in transit
Eric Clapton’s ‘Slowhand at 70’ Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster sells at auction for over $200,000 By Matt Owen published 18 May 21 The special "Brownie"-inspired Strat, which was also wielded during Slowhand's 2014 World Tour, came with two letters of authenticity and the original hardcase
The Edge and Bono join forces with DJ Martin Garrix for EDM-flavored track, We Are The People By Matt Owen published 17 May 21 The new anthem, which combines delay-drenched guitars and big electronic pads, will be this year’s official Euro 2020 song
New Hard Rock Casino celebrates grand opening with guitar-smashing ceremony By Matt Owen published 17 May 21 Jackson 5 members Tito and Marlon Jackson were joined by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, Sugar Ray's Mike McGrath among others for the ceremonial six-string smash
Dave Mustaine teaches Symphony of Destruction in newly unearthed guitar lesson By Matt Owen published 17 May 21 The guitar star-turned-tutor talks an awe-inspired class through the heavy-riffing Megadeth classic, sharing some technical insight along the way
Mooer unveils DSP-equipped, all-in-one digital six-string, the GTRS Intelligent Guitar By Matt Owen published 14 May 21 The digital-meets-analog six-string sports a Super Knob that grants access to 126 guitar effects, a drum machine with 40 presets and an 80-second looper
Robben Ford announces first instrumental studio album in almost 25 years By Matt Owen published 12 May 21 Ford describes Pure as "the most complete representation of my personal musical vision"
New Randy Rhoads book celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist By Matt Owen published 11 May 21 The 280-page Ross Halfin tome features an array of unseen images and features, as well as an exclusive introduction and epilogue penned by Osbourne and Tom Morello
Eric Clapton's 'Slowhand at 70' Fender Stratocaster, played at the Royal Albert Hall, goes up for auction By Matt Owen published 11 May 21 Slowhand's six-string, which is accompanied by an artist-signed letter of authenticity, also made a slew of appearances during his 2014 World Tour
Eddie Van Halen stage-played and signed Charvel EVH Art Series guitar hits the auction block By Matt Owen published 11 May 21 The provenance of the striking yellow and black striped guitar, which was wielded by the late guitar legend at a concert in 2012, is backed up by a certificate of authenticity and video footage
Naia Izumi announces debut album, shares silky, time-signature-shifting lead single, Voodoo By Matt Owen published 11 May 21 A Residency In The Los Angeles Area is set to be released via Sony Music Masterworks on July 30, and marks the math rock-meets-R&B guitarist's first-ever feature-length sonic offering
Watch H.E.R. perform Glory alongside 125 Fender Play Foundation students at Vax Live concert By Matt Owen published 10 May 21 The Grammy- and Oscar-winning guitar star was joined by an army of aspiring players, all of whom had received donations from H.E.R. and the Fender Play Foundation program for their four- and six-string studies
Cory Wong and Dave Koz join forces for new collaborative album, The Golden Hour By Matt Owen published 10 May 21 The sax sensation and funk extraordinaire have dropped the record’s seriously soulful lead single Today, which offers up clean Cory Wong chords and a silky Koz solo
Chris Buck launches new band Cardinal Black with fierce debut single, Tell Me How It Feels By Matt Owen published 10 May 21 The Yamaha Revstar-wielding wizard also explains how a chance encounter with Steve Winwood turned a one-time-only collaboration into the formidable four-piece it is today
Yvette Young designed the eye-popping artwork for Willow Smith’s out-of-this-world St. Vincent signature model By Matt Owen published 29 April 21 The solar system-inspired Ernie Ball Music Man sports a cosmic colorway designed by the Covet guitarist, complete with planets, moons, and a smattering of star constellations
Hear David Gilmour and Peter Green play a previously unreleased version of Fleetwood Mac’s Need Your Love So Bad By Matt Owen published 29 April 21 The track features vocals from Green, which were recorded on a tape recorder in 1968, as well as a kaleidoscope of new guitar work from the Pink Floyd legend
Greta Van Fleet say Led Zeppelin comparisons are an “honor” – but aren’t afraid to shake things up on future albums By Matt Owen published 28 April 21 In a new interview with Guitar World, GVF’s Jake Kiszka comments on the classic-rock comparisons and reveals the band’s plans to evolve on upcoming outings