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Mesa/Boogie brings back the fire-breathing Triple Rectifier
By Jonathan Horsley published
This limited edition drop puts the custom-order look back in style, presenting 150-watts of legendary high-gain performance – and a sound that shaped '90s rock and metal

Stephen Carpenter sheds light on the health struggles that have impacted his playing
By Janelle Borg published
The Deftones guitarist opens up about how his undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes impacted the writing and recording of Private Music

Joe Bonamassa leads tributes for musical troubadour John Hammond, who has died aged 83
By Matt Owen published
The prolific blues great once had Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton both sit in with his band

Joe Satriani on the guitar ace he recommended for the Guns N’ Roses gig
By Matt Owen published
Axl Rose was on the lookout for a player who could match Buckethead's ability and eccentricity – and Satch knew just who to call

Kemper rolls out the latest evolution of its Profiling tech – and this update is free
By Phil Weller published
The Profiler OS 14.0 update looks to level up Kemper's acclaimed Profiling tech, promising the “most complete, dynamic, and life-like amp captures ever achieved”

Sideman to the stars Doug Rappoport reveals the classic rock icon who persuaded him to up his gear game
By Janelle Borg published
Rappoport was clocked for his budget gear – which didn’t quite fit the modus operandi of the ’70s legend

The signature gear Josh Homme turned down
By Phil Weller published
Before working with Peavey, Homme had been approached by another firm for a separate piece of signature gear – but it never came to be

Why Prince turned down a deal with Guitar Hero
By Phil Weller published
Journey’s Neal Schon says he also turned down the mega game franchise for similar reasons

When Joe Satriani volunteered to help Dethklok mastermind Brendon Small with his home recording
By Clay Marshall published
Small's appearance in the new SatchVai music video isn't his first collaboration with the two virtuosos. They cropped up on his cult animated TV series, Metalocalypse, and have since become mentors
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