Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer photographed storming the US Capitol building during pro-Trump riot By Richard Bienstock Other artists, including Paul Stanley and Lamb of God’s Mark Morton, condemn the protest that left four dead
Marcus King joins forces with Orange to auction off signed Terror Stamp pedal for charity By Matt Owen 100% of the proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity, to provide "strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter"
Korg USA announces acquisition of Aguilar Amplification By Matt Owen It's "business as usual" for the bass brand, which joins Vox and Blackstar in Korg USA's portfolio of guitar amp manufacturers
Ibanez introduces all-new SR600 series with exclusive Nordstrand pickups By Matt Owen The four, five and six-string bass models promise to deliver an "outstanding performance to cost ratio"
Watch virtuoso bluegrass picker Sierra Hull demo the PRS SE Parlor acoustic-electric guitar By Richard Bienstock The company’s first-ever parlor acoustic range boasts all-mahogany construction, hybrid ‘X’/classic bracing and optional Fishman electronics
Audient unveils upgraded iD4 and iD14 MKII audio interfaces, new EVO Start Recording Bundle By Richard Bienstock Updated models add new features and looks, at the same low price as their predecessors
Ex-Aborted guitarist Mendel's custom Legend of Zelda Carillion guitar is the ultimate six-string Nintendo tribute By Matt Owen The metal guitarist's eye-catching axe boasts an intricate inlay design that takes inspiration from the classic game series
Gretsch unveils elegantly appointed Michael Guy Chislett Signature Falcon By Richard Bienstock Fully hollow model offers TV Jones pickups, Bigsby vibrato and Vintage White finish with gold hardware
This one-handed guitarist absolutely nails Slash’s Knockin' on Heaven's Door solo By Richard Bienstock YouTuber Gondorian_tomatoes_ has also tackled solos from Metallica, Queen and more
Gibson acquires Mesa/Boogie amps By Richard Bienstock The iconic amp brand will continue to manufacture products under its own name as well as become “Gibson’s Custom Shop for Amplifiers”
ESP heralds the return of Kirk Hammett's KH-3 Spider Eclipse with star-studded video streaming events By Sam Roche In the wake of NAMM 2021's cancelation, the guitar giant will put on its own virtual show
Ibanez unveils long-awaited Jon Gomm JGM10 signature acoustic By Matt Owen The meticulously crafted guitar features a unique construction designed with Gomm's modern fingerstyle techniques and tones in mind
Reverend Guitars launches Strat-style Gil Parris GPS By Matt Owen The new Fishman Fluence-equipped guitar promises a traditional sound, a vintage look and boasts a ton of modern technology under the hood
Ibanez extends its mini-pedal lineup with the launch of new Phaser and Booster Mini By Michael Astley-Brown Despite their small size, both pedals offer a surprisingly versatile feature set
FU-Tone launches FU PRO line of electrics with features “never before available on a production guitar” By Richard Bienstock New models boast custom FU-Tone tremolos, humbuckers and more
Steve Vai pays tribute to Alexi Laiho as he recalls sharing a Guitar World cover with the late metal hero By Richard Bienstock With Children of Bodom, Laiho “was part of a powerful movement that ushered in high octane, intense metal at its most brutal and beautiful,” Vai says
Jennifer Batten’s Guitar Cloud “Heroes” event to teach techniques from EVH, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Joni Mitchell By Richard Bienstock Gretchen Menn, Jude Gold and Vicki Genfan are also scheduled to appear at the virtual symposium, which will take place January 16
Is Jared James Nichols' signature Epiphone Old Glory about to get a Goldtop makeover? By Sam Roche Several of the bluesman's Instagram posts all but confirm the theory
Slash, Joe Perry, Paul Stanley star in the first Rock Camp official movie trailer By Richard Bienstock New film documents the 25-year history of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp
Nita Strauss shares touching tribute to Alexi Laiho on social media By Matt Owen Strauss pays her respects to the metal guitar legend and one of her biggest inspirations
