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MXR and Daredevil bottle Wayne Kramer’s gritty and explosive tone into the Jail Guitar Doors Drive pedal
The MC5 guitarist had worked on its design before his passing last year, and now it serves as an immortalization of his proto-punk legacy
“Big riff energy is in this kid’s blood – and he might even solo better than his dad…” June 2024 Guitar World editor’s picks
From all-star offspring to returning noise-rock icons, a punk trailblazer’s first album in 53 years and the future of blues, this month had it all
Wayne Kramer, influential MC5 guitarist, dies at 75
With his six-string brother-in-arms, the late Fred “Sonic” Smith, Kramer was the architect of the MC5's tough, years-ahead-of-its-time sound, best exemplified on their legendary 1969 debut album, Kick Out the Jams
The 20 heaviest songs before Black Sabbath
Behold, gentle reader, a sizzlin’ slew of down and dirty tracks that helped forge heavy metal
The MC5 announce first album in over 50 years, American tour
Titled Heavy Lifting, the album is set to feature guest appearances from Tom Morello and Alice in Chains frontman William DuVall
Rage Against The Machine, Judas Priest, Eminem, Pat Benatar, New York Dolls nominated for induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Beck, Devo, MC5, Fela Kuti, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and Carly Simon are among the other artists up for induction in 2022
Def Leppard, Rage Against the Machine, MC5 Among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
Potential inductees for 2019 also include the Cure, Radiohead, Todd Rundgren and more.
