Fender Custom Shop’s longest serving employee Rogelio Centeno has passed away By Matt Parker published 10 January 22 The true definition of a company man, Centeno worked with Leo Fender and had a career with the firm that spanned more than six decades
Judas Priest to tour as a four-piece as Andy Sneap departs live lineup By Matt Owen published 10 January 22 It's also been confirmed that Glenn Tipton will be brought on stage "here and there" when the band recommences their 50th anniversary tour
Watch Jack White put his sparkling mystery Tele through its paces in a live performance of Taking Me Back By Matt Parker published 10 January 22 The guitarist and songwriter has shared the video – and a brief glimpse of his 2022 pedalboard – ahead of his forthcoming Supply Chain Issues tour
Mastro Valvola launches the OFF1, a three-in-one octave, fuzz and ladder filter pedal By Sam Roche published 10 January 22 The Italian stompbox brand's latest offering packs in three independently adjustable and combinable effects
Is this our first look at a Gibson Kirk Hammett Flying V? By Matt Owen published 10 January 22 After road-testing a Greeny prototype, Hammett shared a snap of himself wielding a purple Flying V that looks likely to have been lifted from his upcoming signature collection
Nile Marr, son of the Smiths' Johnny Marr, shares “liberating” new single, Only Time Can Break Your Heart By Matt Owen published 10 January 22 A second song, How We Drift, has also dropped as part of Marr’s newest two-track 7”
Vola Guitars adds 3 new color options to its Strat-inspired OZ V3 MC By Sam Roche published 10 January 22 The guitar received several spec updates last year, and is now available in Shell Pink, Vintage White and Cobra Blue Metallic
Watch Tosin Abasi cover Radiohead's Paranoid Android on classical guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 7 January 22 The Animals As Leaders guitar hero demonstrates his fingerpicking prowess in this classic video
Symphony X guitarist Michael Romeo announces new solo album, War of the Worlds, Pt. 2, premieres anthemic lead single, Divide & Conquer By Jackson Maxwell published 7 January 22 The follow-up to 2018's War of the Worlds, Pt. 1 is set to drop on March 25
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 7 January 22 Kick off 2022 with a bang with thrilling new tunes from The Smile, Loathe, Cory Wong, Fit For an Autopsy, Widowspeak and more
Muse unleash their inner metal in teaser for brutal new single, Won’t Stand Down By Matt Owen published 7 January 22 It looks as though the three-piece will be dropping their heaviest material yet – evidenced by the pummeling drop-tuned djent riffs and scream-o vocals
DJ Ashba says he submitted “8 to 10” new Guns N' Roses songs to Axl Rose during his tenure, but they never materialized By Sam Roche published 7 January 22 “A lot of them were too Appetite-sounding,” the guitarist says, adding, “as a fan, that's what I'd want to hear”
Edgar Winter recruits Joe Bonamassa, Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons, Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Derek Trucks, Keb' Mo' and more for Johnny Winter tribute album By Jackson Maxwell published 7 January 22 Set for release in April, Brother Johnny will also feature David Grissom, Taylor Hawkins, Warren Haynes, Doyle Bramhall II, Phil X and Bobby Rush
Slash confirms a new Guns N’ Roses album is on the way By Matt Owen published 7 January 22 The GNR rocker also reflected upon his relationship with Izzy Stradlin and discussed why he's not currently involved in the band's reunion
The Beatles' legendary 1969 rooftop show will be screened in IMAX cinemas on January 30 By Sam Roche published 6 January 22 The screening will also feature a livestreamed Q&A with The Beatles: Get Back director Peter Jackson
TC Electronic introduces the Infinite Sample Sustainer, complete with onboard reverb and modulation effects By Matt Owen published 6 January 22 The versatile sustainer pedal boasts seven effect types, fade in and decay controls, and TonePrint app compatibility
Diane Martin, wife of C.F. Martin & Co Executive Chairman Chris Martin IV, has died By Matt Owen published 6 January 22 Martin, who was also vice-chair of the brand's board of directors, passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer
Ibanez treats the TS9 Tube Screamer to a Ruby Red colorway to celebrate its 40th anniversary By Matt Owen published 6 January 22 Aside from the celebratory aesthetics, the one-off offering is a classic TS9 through and through
Iconic pedal brand Maestro is making a comeback this year – is the legendary Fuzz-Tone about to return? By Matt Owen published 6 January 22 The Gibson-owned marque has teased "The Legend Returns" on January 18
John Mayer tests positive for Covid-19, drops out of Dead & Company's Playing in the Sand festival By Sam Roche published 6 January 22 Drummer Bill Kreutzmann will also sit out the festival due to health concerns
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