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How Bob Dylan championed mgk – forming an unlikely friendship and artistic collaboration
By Janelle Borg published
Dylan even appears on the album teaser for Machine Gun Kelly's new album, Lost Americana...

Glenn Hughes has worked with some of guitar’s all-time greats – now he’s named the best he’s ever played with
By Phil Weller published
The rock legend has revealed how he’s split the difference between two superlative players to claim the top spot

Former members of Thin Lizzy and Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus set to celebrate Phil Lynott's life and legacy at upcoming Dublin show
By Janelle Borg published
The Dedication To Phil Lynott concert will take place on January 4, and marks 40 years since the Thin Lizzy frontman and bassist's untimely death

Kiss’s controversial live album, Alive! didn’t just borrow its title from Peter Frampton – it features some of his gear
By Phil Weller published
The two artists were working in Electric Ladyland Studios at the same time, and Paul Stanley and co couldn’t resist tapping into their hero’s gear collection

Journey’s Neal Schon shreds on a one-of-a-kind 9-string Ibanez
By Phil Weller published
The Journey guitar hero has taken the Ibanez Custom Shop model for a spin across a series of Instagram videos

David Lee Roth trolls Sammy Hagar over his ‘ghost of Eddie Van Halen’ claims
By Phil Weller published
The Red Rocker claims his former bandmate’s ghost showed him a lick in a dream, and he used it to write his latest single. Now Roth says he’s been paid a visit, too

Ace Frehley sets the record straight on where things stand with Kiss
By Janelle Borg published
Frehley discusses why he’s not appearing at any of the band’s upcoming events – and on his often complicated relationship with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons

David Byrne on what happened when Talking Heads met Lou Reed
By Jonathan Horsley published
Byrne says Reed wanted to sign Talking Heads to a management-production deal but they backed out because they thought they were too green

Isaiah Sharkey has acquired a one-of-a-kind guitar originally crafted for a jazz great
By Janelle Borg published
The John Mayer and D'Angelo collaborator discusses his budding friendship with the jazz legend, and how he ended up acquiring this one-of-a-kind jazz guitar

Joe Perry joined by STP and Black Crowes stars as solo project returns but he isn't ruling out one more Aerosmith show
By Jonathan Horsley published
As the all-star Joe Perry Project takes to the stage featuring Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes and Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots, he shares some thoughts on what’s next for Aerosmith

Just before his passing, Randy Rhoads was ready to leave the rock star life behind – and go back to school
By Janelle Borg published
His sister, Kathy Rhoads, reveals that their mom was already scouting schools before Randy broke the news to Ozzy

Stephen Carpenter’s ESP Horizon Custom from the Back to School video has been valued at $55,000
By Jonathan Horsley published
The S-style – which was used on Around the Fur – has been verified by Carpenter himself

Jason Momoa orders super-gnarly replica of James Hetfield’s iconic white Elektra OGV
By Jonathan Horsley published
Momoa's downstroke game better be on point because Krupi Guitars went to town on recreating the guitar that made Metallica

What's the secret behind the tone of Jimmy Page's legendary “Number One” Les Paul? Bare Knuckle founder Tim Mills had the chance to examine it and found out
By Janelle Borg published
Mills had the opportunity to analyze the highly-coveted guitar after Page sent the guitar to his workshop just before the 2007 Led Zeppelin reunion

Dave Mustaine announces new Megadeth album will be his last
By Matt Owen published
The band's final record will be followed by a global farewell tour next year

Steve Vai on how he joined David Lee Roth’s band – and Roth’s desire to “beat Van Halen”
By Matt Owen published
In 1985, Vai was recruited to join Roth's post-Van Halen band – and the singer had lofty ambitions for his new project

Seal is a secret tonehound – and he has great taste in gear
By Janelle Borg published
The Kiss from a Rose hitmaker reveals his penchant for boutique pedals and unique philosophy toward guitar gear

Staff at Ed Sheeran guitar builder Lowden Guitars reportedly slated for redundancy following “the natural end of the acoustic boom experienced during the Covid-19 period”
By Janelle Borg published
According to reports by the Belfast Telegraph and sources close to the staff, the Sheeran-endorsed brand is experiencing “ongoing losses due to a decline in demand”

