John Mayall announces star-studded new album, The Sun Is Shining Down By Jackson Maxwell 21 October 2021 Set for a January 28, 2022 release, the album will feature contributions from Mike Campbell, Marcus King, Buddy Miller and more
From high-octane blues duels to lush baroque-pop: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Matt Owen, Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche, Jackson Maxwell 21 October 2021 Craving new guitar music? Satiate your appetite with new songs from Eric Gales & Joe Bonamassa, Jack White, Big Wreck, Anjimile, Vended and more
Spider-Man Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul hits Reverb for $6,000 By Sam Roche 21 October 2021 The guitar was reportedly built around 2002 to commemorate the release of the first Spider-Man movie
Eric Gales trades guitar solo blows with Joe Bonamassa in dueling new single, I Want My Crown By Matt Owen 21 October 2021 The release was initially teased last week as the “World Heavyweight Guitar Battle”, and is the first single from Gales’ upcoming solo album, Crown
Jim Root is working on a Charvel signature model By Sam Roche 21 October 2021 The Slipknot guitarist will release the Floyd Rose-equipped guitar alongside his Fender signatures
Zakk Wylde on recording with Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Tony Iommi for Ozzy Osbourne’s upcoming album: "I’m playing rhythm guitar for my heroes… it’s crazy!" By Matt Owen 21 October 2021 The as-yet-untitled effort is set to assemble some of the guitar world's most legendary players – a prospect the longtime Osbourne collaborator is relishing
Alain Johannes digs out another Anthym demo from 1980, featuring pre-Red Hot Chili Peppers Flea, Hillel Slovak and Jack Irons By Matt Owen 21 October 2021 The Rush-flavored cut, taken from an early eight-track recording session, is the second demo to be shared from the RHCP founding member’s high school band
Wolfgang Van Halen sprains his ankle, plays Mammoth WVH Huntsville show wearing a protective boot By Sam Roche 21 October 2021 “Looks like I'm gonna be Dave Grohl-ing it tonight, folks,” the guitarist quipped
Mastodon reveals atmospheric, time signature-skipping new single, Sickle and Peace By Matt Owen 21 October 2021 The new track is the third to be lifted from the progressive metal group’s “ambitious” upcoming double album, Hushed and Grim
Chicago Music Exchange unveils Player Jazzmaster in exclusive new Pacific Peach finish By Jackson Maxwell 20 October 2021 The first-ever CME-exclusive Fender colorway was inspired by classic Southern California car culture and vintage kitchen appliances
Vended announce debut EP, What Is It/Kill It, unleash unrelenting second single, Burn My Misery By Matt Owen 20 October 2021 The heavy metal outfit – featuring Corey Taylor and Shawn Crahan's sons – will embark on a headline tour of the US prior to the EP’s release, which is due November 12
Watch Yasmin Williams put on a technical and melodic display for the ages in breathtaking NPR Tiny Desk performance By Jackson Maxwell 20 October 2021 The four-song set shows Williams fingerpicking, tapping (with her fingers and sometimes a mallet hammer), and sliding her way through gorgeous standouts from her catalog
UK amp firm Hiwatt announces new addition to its 2021 line-up: beer By Matt Parker 20 October 2021 The brand has teamed up with UK brewers Drop Project for its first official beer, Rider
Luna Guitars unveils beginner-friendly solid-top Folk A/E Wabi Sabi acoustic By Matt Owen 20 October 2021 The brand's smartly spec'd $299 six-string sports a solid spruce top and Luna SL3 preamp, complete with a tuner and three-band EQ
Ernie Ball unveils new, limited-edition "Super Bee" VPJR Tuner pedal By Jackson Maxwell 20 October 2021 The innovative, two-in-one volume/tuner pedal can now be acquired in a none-more-yellow finish
18 pro guitarists who play cheap guitars By Jonathan Horsley 20 October 2021 Updated Because not every song requires a custom shop instrument to get the tone right
Andy McKee has Tommy Emmanuel in his corner as he deals exhilarating electric guitar blows in raucous Rocky IV medley By Matt Owen 20 October 2021 The fingerstyle virtuoso serves up six-string knockouts with Rocky composer Vince DiCola as he seamlessly blends two standout songs from the Rocky soundtrack
The best guitars for kids in 2021, featuring top electric and acoustic guitars for children By Jonathan Horsley, Daryl Robertson 20 October 2021 The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
Guitarist plays the Enter Sandman riff over and over, donning an extra pair of rubber gloves each time By Matt Parker 20 October 2021 YouTuber JmapMusic takes on the Metallica classic wearing more and more gloves. Why? Because the internet
Dave Grohl says “the dial is starting to turn back to guitar-based music” By Matt Parker 20 October 2021 The Foo Fighters man has pointed to the wealth of inspiring, younger players as evidence of a new guitar boom
