Watch DJ Ashba perform Bella Ciao at the opening of the MMA Awards 2021 By Matt Parker published 13 December 21 The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist donned a bling-encrusted signature Schecter for the performance
Wes Borland's new Big Dumb Face album, Christmas in the Cave of Dagoth, might be the heaviest festive record of the year By Sam Roche published 13 December 21 The new LP is the third from Wes Borland's bizarre and eclectic side project
Guitarist who relearned to play left-handed returns with ambidextrous playthrough using Michael Angelo Batio’s double-sided Sawtooth signature By Matt Owen published 13 December 21 The death-metaller showcased his dual playing powers in a run-out of Obvurt's The First Light, accommodated by Batio's insane Double Guitar model
Tony Iommi says “you can never say never” to Black Sabbath reunion By Matt Parker published 13 December 21 The iconic metal guitarist believes it's pointless to rule out working together again – but has no desire for “18-month tours”
Bill Kelliher reveals Ron Wood’s signature ESP as his secret studio weapon: “It’s the best-sounding Tele ever” By Michael Astley-Brown published 13 December 21 The Mastodon guitarist shared his love for the humbucker-equipped Rolling Stones model in a new interview on the making of Hushed and Grim
Toyah Wilcox and Robert Fripp share unseen Sunday Lunch clips – and a new guitar jam By Matt Parker published 13 December 21 The pair take some time to play together and take on Ding Dong! Merrily On High in their latest posts
Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen announce first US tour dates By Matt Parker published 13 December 21 Smith/Kotzen are heading out on a run of North American dates starting in January 2022, followed by a UK tour in February/March
Yngwie Malmsteen postpones US tour dates on “doctor's orders” By Sam Roche published 13 December 21 The guitar wizard's team assures fans the postponement is not Covid-related
Cesar Gueikian reveals Mesa/Boogie’s Randall Smith is working on a new range of Gibson amps By Matt Owen published 13 December 21 The Master Pioneer of Mesa/Boogie is currently creating "new concepts and new circuit boards" for the next generation of Gibson amps
J Mascis and Kim Gordon team up for two-track single, Abstract Blues By Sam Roche published 13 December 21 The Dinosaur Jr. and Sonic Youth guitarists serve up distorted riffs and effects-heavy leads aplenty in the new offering
Red Witch announces the Nonpareil series, comprising 54 unique pedals By Matt Owen published 13 December 21 The pedals feature two gain stages – comprising N.O.S. germanium transistors and an FET arrangement – and come equipped with subtly tweaked circuitry and one-of-a-kind artwork
H.E.R. teases collaboration with Dave Grohl: "I would love to work with him on an album or something" By Jackson Maxwell published 10 December 21 The Strat-toting singer/songwriter – nominated for eight Grammys – revealed her desire to collaborate with the Foo Fighters frontman in an interview with Zane Lowe
Michael Nesmith, Monkees guitarist, dies at 78 By Jackson Maxwell published 10 December 21 Nesmith – who also made a significant mark on country-rock with the First National Band – passed away "peacefully and of natural causes," his family said
Crazy Tube Circuits debuts the Crossfire, inspired by “one of the most iconic pedal/amp combinations in history” By Matt Owen published 10 December 21 The two-sided analog pedal offers a neatly spec'd control circuit that promises to deliver uncompromising Stevie Ray Vaughan-esque tones
Josh Smith shows how he blends classic blues with state-of-the-art tech in new, in-depth pedalboard breakdown By Matt Owen published 10 December 21 A new video sees the boundary-pushing guitar ace show off the high-tech gadgetry that helps him marry the opposing worlds of classic blues and modern-day gear
Hear Wham!’s Last Christmas reimagined by Japanese experimental rockers Boris By Matt Parker published 10 December 21 The band have issued a surprise two-track Christmas single, dubbed Noël
Metallica will stream their two upcoming 40th anniversary live shows for free By Sam Roche published 10 December 21 Viewable via Amazon Prime and Amazon Music, the shows will take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco on December 17 and 19
Watch Wet Leg perform Chaise Longue on Late Night With Seth Meyers By Matt Parker published 10 December 21 The hotly-tipped UK indie duo made their US TV debut last night
Jack White announces huge 2022 Supply Chain Issues world tour By Matt Parker published 10 December 21 The guitar hero will play 57 dates and release two albums between April and August next year
Australian prog-metal monsters Karnivool debut new single, All It Takes By Matt Parker published 10 December 21 The song sees the band reunite with Sound Awake producer Forrester Savell
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