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You’ve never heard Fender Strats and Gretsch Jets sound so devastatingly heavy as in this new Loathe session

By Michael Astley-Brown published

They may be responsible for the insane Squier Baritone Jazzmaster price hikes, but the Liverpool metalcore bruisers used nothing but ultra-low-tuned classics for their ferocious Audiotree performance

Squier Vintage Modified Baritone Jazzmaster

How an oddball baritone became one of the most valuable Squier guitars of all time

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated

Launched in 2014 and discontinued in 2019, Fender's affordable Vintage Modified Baritone Jazzmaster is now selling for upwards of $2,000 on the used market – we investigate why

Thom Yorke (left) and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead perform during 2016 Lollapalooza Day Two at Grant Park on July 29, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois

From full-throttle carnage to Sweet Potato Pie: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche, Matt Owen published

Kick off 2022 with a bang with thrilling new tunes from The Smile, Loathe, Cory Wong, Fit For an Autopsy, Widowspeak and more

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Loathe debut punishing new single, Dimorphous Display

By Michael Astley-Brown published

The latest track from the UK alt-metallers melds ferocious drop-tuned riffs with ethereal synths, ahead of their tour with Code Orange

Connor Sweeney

Loathe announce departure of guitarist Connor Sweeney

By Matt Parker published

The Liverpool metal band have parted ways with Sweeney, who has played with the group since 2014

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Loathe prove why they’re one of the most vital bands in modern metal with this crushing guitar playthrough of Gored

By Michael Astley-Brown published

Erik Bickerstaffe and Connor Sweeney demonstrate just how heavy budget baritones can get

From thrash metal to nylon-string mastery from an unexpected source: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche published

These are the fresh tracks guitarists need to hear right now