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Young man playing electric guitar in the control room of a recording music studio
Ghost, Royal Blood and Pixies producer reveals “the biggest mistake guitar players make” when recording

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

Tom Dalgety has crafted some of modern rock’s biggest-sounding albums – and he has some sage words of wisdom when it comes to guitar tone

Producers & Engineers
Mike Kerr
Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr names 10 guitarists who shaped his bass sound

By Amit Sharma Published

The Royal Blood frontman explains why guitarists have influenced him more than bassists as he marks the 10th anniversary of the duo’s debut album

Guitarists
Royal Blood frontman Mike Kerr poses with his Fender Jaguar Bass
“When I flick the pickup selector, it turns my bass into a Stratocaster!” Mike Kerr on how he broke all the bass rules for his signature Fender Jaguar – and why his “lack of ability” is key to Royal Blood’s astronomical success

By Amit Sharma Published

His earthquaking live sound is bigger than most other bassists and guitarists combined, and now Kerr has a signature bass worthy of his epic tone. He reveals the secrets behind his rig, why shredding won’t conquer arenas, and what makes short-scale basses “feel like the 10-kilo vest has been taken off”

Bassists
Fender Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass
Fender Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass review – a short-scale stunner with a unique pickup pairing that handles much more than just rock

By Joel McIver Published

Exclusive: We bring you the first review of the Royal Blood frontman’s long-awaited – and strictly limited-edition – signature bass. Stand clear!

Bass Guitars
Fender Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass
“A traditional bass player might find it a bit bizarre”: Fender and Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr team up for a signature Jaguar Bass – is this the secret sauce to his heralded tone?

By Matt Owen Published

The bold short-scale four-string comes loaded with custom pickups that – combined with a spot of pitch-shifting – could be the key to unlocking Kerr's coveted guitar-esque sounds

Bassists
Def Leppard
From funk-leaning shred to blackgaze catharsis: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche, Matt Owen Published

Kickstart the weekend with new music from Joe Satriani, Def Leppard, Machine Gun Kelly, James LaBrie, Royal Blood, Arcade Fire and more

Music Releases
Royal Blood's Mike Kerr
Royal Blood release surprise new single Honeybrains

By Matt Parker Published

The UK two-piece tell fans they don’t want to sit on new material

Music Releases
Metallica Blacklist Artists
St. Vincent, Ghost, Royal Blood and Rodrigo y Gabriela discuss covering metal classics for the Metallica Blacklist

By Richard Bienstock Published

Exit light! Enter some of the biggest names in popular music, whose interpretations of their favorite Black Album tracks helped celebrate its 30th anniversary

Artists
Royal Blood
Royal Blood pay tribute to Metallica with a faithful, bludgeoning cover of Sad But True

By Sam Roche Published

The English alt-rock duo dial up the low end and crank the gain to 11 for their contribution to The Metallica Blacklist

Music Releases
Mike Kerr
How to sound like Royal Blood's Mike Kerr on a budget

By Amit Sharma Published

Learn the secrets behind the colossal dual-amp tone of the bass-wielding riff machine

Musical Tips & Advice
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