Kemper announces Liquid Profiling – offering “the perfect marriage of modeling and profiling” By Matt Parker published 4 May 23 The huge new update brings modeled gain and EQ controls to profiled tones, creating amp-like responses in captured profiles
Kiesel unveils the Sophie Lloyd Signature Series – signature guitars you can spec yourself By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 May 23 The social media virtuoso and Machine Gun Kelly guitarist has kitted her signature model out with some fun appointments – and aesthetics you can customize
A Kurt Cobain stage-smashed Fender Stratocaster is going up for auction By Jackson Maxwell published 3 May 23 Signed by all three members of Nirvana, the Strat also features a note from Cobain addressed to the Screaming Trees' Mark Lanegan
Hear Justin Chancellor play through Les Claypool’s rig as this Primus-Tool supergroup take on Ænima at chest-rattling velocity By Matt Parker published 3 May 23 Members of the two bands and Queens of the Stone Age’s Troy Van Leeuwen teamed up for a double-drummer take on the Tool classic
Rage Against the Machine, Sheryl Crow, Link Wray, Willie Nelson lead 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees By Jackson Maxwell published 3 May 23 Notably omitted from this year's list were nominees like Iron Maiden, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Joy Division, New Order and Warren Zevon
Best guitar cables 2023: recommended instrument cables for electric, acoustic and bass guitar By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 3 May 23 Plug in with confidence using our guide to the best guitar cables from Planet Waves, Mogami, Ernie Ball, George L’s and more
James Hetfield recalls Dimebag Darrell introducing him to solid-state amps: “He had this freaking amazing crunch going on” By Matt Parker published 3 May 23 The Metallica frontman was asked about his time with the Pantera legend and credited Darrell for making him question his tube tone
Dustie Waring steps down from Between the Buried and Me tour following sexual assault allegations By Michael Astley-Brown published 3 May 23 The prog-metal outfit have confirmed a session guitarist will step in for Waring
Dirty Honey’s John Notto on Les Pauls: “There’s such a great sound and great look that you put up with their charmingly difficult attributes” By Jenna Scaramanga published 3 May 23 A hard-riffing, Marshall-diming rock-and-roller, Notto swears that all the Gibson Les Paul's idiosyncrasies are worth it for that sweet, sweet tone
Why Steve Vai’s new rhythm guitarist says he almost got fired on his first night By Matt Parker published 3 May 23 Dante Frisiello formerly teched with the band but that didn’t stop him from having a nightmarish first show
Guitarists rally round Ice Nine Kills’ Dan Sugarman as medical scare forces him to pull out of Metallica support slots By Michael Astley-Brown published 3 May 23 Kiko Loureiro, Angel Vivaldi and Robb Flynn have expressed their support for Sugarman, who will be replaced by Bad Wolves’ Doc Coyle and Miles Dimitri Baker for the shows
Fender’s latest Tom DeLonge Starcaster features actual meteorite dust in its finish – a potential first for guitar building By Michael Astley-Brown published 3 May 23 A production-line version of the Blink-182 guitarist’s signature model is looking more likely than ever – minus the space dust
Cesar Gueikian appointed President, Interim CEO of Gibson By Jackson Maxwell published 2 May 23 The appointment of Gueikian, formerly the guitar giant's Brand President, marks the end of James “JC” Curleigh's four-and-a-half year tenure as Gibson CEO
Tim Bachman, guitarist, co-founder of Bachman–Turner Overdrive, dies at 71 By Jackson Maxwell published 2 May 23 The brother of guitarist/singer Randy Bachman and drummer Robbie Bachman, Tim Bachman played on seminal BTO tracks like Takin' Care of Business and Let It Ride
Gibson’s new 80s Flying V and Explorer models party like it’s 1984 with ebony finishes and high output humbuckers By Matt Parker published 2 May 23 Fat tones in a black suit are the order of the day as the firm casts its gaze back to an era of angular designs and heavy tone
Watch Derek Trucks and Nels Cline bring different worlds of lead guitar greatness together in stunning live call-and-response duel with Wilco By Jackson Maxwell published 2 May 23 The Chicago alt-rock lifers invited the Tedeschi Trucks Band slide ace to the stage in St. Augustine, Florida for a version of their fan favorite extended guitar workout, Impossible Germany
Steve Vai leads 7,968 guitarists in a world record-breaking performance of Jimi Hendrix classic Hey Joe By Matt Parker published 2 May 23 Fellow shred icon Michael Angelo Batio was also among the massive lineup of guitar players in Wrocław, Poland
Paul Gilbert names 12 guitarists who shaped his sound By Andrew Daly published 2 May 23 The Mr. Big guitar hero reveals how his strap length influenced his technique, why hearing Yngwie Malmsteen down the phone inspired him to give fast picking one more try, and what he considers to be "one of the biggest scourges" of modern guitar playing
Keanu Reeves picks up the bass guitar again as his band Dogstar ready new music and live dates By Michael Astley-Brown published 2 May 23 The Hollywood star is up to his old Ma-trix
Canadian songwriter and folk icon Gordon Lightfoot dies, aged 84 By Matt Parker published 2 May 23 The songwriting legend who penned If You Could Read My Mind has passed away
