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Marcin playing acoustic guitar

Viral virtuoso Marcin returns with rip-roaring, reverb-drenched rendition of Metallica’s Master of Puppets

By Matt Owen

The acoustic guitar-wielding wizard returns to his favored solo spot – an underground car park – for a mind-boggling performance of the monstrous metal classic

Burned and restored Martin acoustic guitar

Monty's Guitars brings Ed Sheeran’s badly burned Martin, gifted to him by Eric Clapton, back to life after severe fire damage

By Matt Owen

“It plays amazing, it looks amazing, it actually smells amazing and it still has Eric’s signature on the back,” said Sheeran of the remarkably restored instrument

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin

Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin dissect key Beatles tracks in new trailer for McCartney 3,2,1

By Sam Roche

The six-part docuseries – which arrives July 16 on Hulu – will see the pair of music veterans look back at Macca's storied career

Joanne Shaw Taylor performing live

Joanne Shaw Taylor shares scorching Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith-produced single, If That Ain’t a Reason

By Matt Owen

The blues-heavy Little Milton cover is taken from Taylor's forthcoming as-yet-unnamed album, which is set to see the two blues aces take up production and session duties

Samantha Fish performs at the Suwannee Roots Revival music festival on October 13, 2018 in Live Oak, Florida

Samantha Fish announces new album, Faster, releases explosive first single, Twisted Ambition

By Jackson Maxwell

The follow-up to 2019's stellar Kill or Be Kind was produced by Martin Kierszenbaum, who has previously worked with the likes of Lady Gaga and Sting

Best blues guitars 2021: these six-strings have the blues and they ain't bad

Best blues guitars 2021: these six-strings have the blues and they ain't bad

By Jonathan Horsley

Wondering what the best blues guitars are at the moment? Here we have 10 of the finest options from Gibson, Fender, Guild and more

Harley Benton CL-15M

Harley Benton announces uber-affordable, all-solid mahogany CL-15M Solid Wood acoustics

By Sam Roche

The new range comprises four guitars – two Auditorium models, one Dreadnought and one Parlor-style strummer

Oli Herbert

Hear one of Oli Herbert's final solos on new Lost Symphony single My Last Goodbye

By Sam Roche

The soaring lead was one of the last recordings the All That Remains guitarist made before he passed away in October 2018

Close-up of a guitar player's hands during a live concert

6 ways you can streamline your live guitar rig

By Chris Schwarten

With gigs finally back on the cards, now is the perfect time to lighten your load

MXR Iso-Brick sat on top of a guitar amp

9 reasons you need a pedalboard power supply

By Alex Lynham

From ditching batteries altogether, to running different voltages and the potential for 'board expansion, here’s why we’re big fans of the humble PSU

[L-R] Matt Heafy and Paolo Gregoletto of Trivium

Trivium release one of the standout metal tracks of the year so far, In the Court of the Dragon

By Sam Roche

Bassist Paolo Gregoletto describes the track as “one of the most rewarding writing and recording experiences we have ever had”

19th century schooner

Learn how to play a metal version of the Wellerman sea shanty

By Charlie Griffiths

Sail the seven seas of rock with Total Guitar’s wailing version of the viral 19th century sea shanty

PRS Silver Sky in Roxy Pink

PRS officially launches Roxy Pink finish for John Mayer’s signature Silver Sky

By Michael Astley-Brown

Now you too can adopt the ’80s look showcased on Mayer’s new material

(from left) Billy Sheehan, Mike Portnoy and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs perform at The Culture Room on May 14, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Winery Dogs are working on a new album

By Jackson Maxwell

The follow-up to 2015's Hot Streak is currently being hashed out by the trio in Los Angeles

Joe Bonamassa's 'Holy Grail' '59 'Burst Les Paul (left) and 1963 Fender Vibroverb amp

Joe Bonamassa is auctioning off a 59 'Burst... and the NFT of a brand-new song he wrote with it

By Jackson Maxwell

An example of the most desirable of Gibson Les Pauls is going under the hammer with the NFT and a '63 Fender Vibroverb amp

Yngwie Malmsteen performs with Generation Axe at the Fox Theater on November 7, 2018 in Oakland, California

Prepare for war as Yngwie Malmsteen unveils his latest volley of volcanic neoclassical shred fury, (Si Vis Pacem) Parabellum

By Jackson Maxwell

Latin for "if you want peace, prepare for war," the piece is a feast of speed that the man himself describes as "very challenging"

Courtney Barnett performs live in London on February 12, 2014

From infectious grooves to white-hot metalcore: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche, Matt Owen

Beat the heat with cool new tracks from Courtney Barnett, Painted Shield, Employed to Serve, Sam Fender, Leprous, Chicano Batman and more

Eddie Van Halen and Mick Jones

Mick Jones looks back at producing Van Halen's landmark 5150: "It was a pretty intense experience – but we achieved something very special"

By Paul Elliott

The album's co-producer and Foreigner guitarist on the genius of Eddie Van Halen and a crazy, funky recording session

Squier Paranormal Series electric guitars and basses

Fender revives the Squier Paranormal Series for 2021 with stunning new finishes

By Michael Astley-Brown

This year's relaunch marks the re-return of the Toronado, Cyclone, Super-Sonic, Offset Telecaster, Baritone Cabronita and more

Mark Tremonti

Tremonti announce new album Marching in Time, promise “thrash-induced fret fireworks, wrecking ball grooves, and searing melodies”

By Sam Roche

The new effort from the Mark Tremonti-led outfit arrives September 24 via Napalm Records