Tim Henson and co have released a surprise new single that ushers in a whole new genre – and CAN YOU FEEL IT has got guitar fans talking ... Continue Reading »

Buying a guitar can be tricky enough before you even consider the vintage market, and whether a refin is a good or bad thing. Here we unpack some dos, don'ts and things to consider when trading ... Continue Reading »

Back in January 1996, Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell was on the cover of Guitar World with his “Blue Dress” Rampage. 30 years on it's still going strong ... Continue Reading »

Just look at all that gold – and the pickups are pretty special, too. But for $15,000-plus, it might be a little rich for most ... Continue Reading »

Dance-djent becomes a thing as Polyphia gear up to release their hotly anticipated new record – and as they promised, it’s sounding heavy ... Continue Reading »

Ben Gibbard developed the songs for their sharp and confident new album I Built You a Tower like he did in the indie icons' earliest days, power trio style – but he and guitarist Dave Depper have never been more in lockstep ... Continue Reading »

Our definitive guide on how Billy Gibbons, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai and Zakk Wylde make their guitars scream ... Continue Reading »

Two distinct models help mark a triumphant return to the Corona factory ... Continue Reading »

Satriani needed an amp with exacting specifications for the Best of All Worlds tour – and he got more than he bargained for ... Continue Reading »

Their five-day session with Nilles wasn’t an audition, but it took until the last day for their doubts over a Rush reunion tour to be destroyed ... Continue Reading »

With an abundance of Sheeran-approved specs, the Outlowd ES amps look to nurture the next generation of musicians ... Continue Reading »

Kravitz's straight-into-the-amp setup – which has been at the core of his sound for most of his career – left pedal fan Prince with his jaw on the floor ... Continue Reading »

Armadillo Distribution Enterprises and Concordia LLC have jointly filed for a court-supervised reorganization as they look to safeguard their future ... Continue Reading »

The sonic adventurist’s latest album used a treasure trove of guitar, amp and pedal exotica, resulting in his best recording yet ... Continue Reading »

The bassist, who failed his Ozzy audition but wound up in Badlands instead, recalls pushing boundaries with Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, falling into the music business despite sport aspirations, and being forced to use a substandard bass in the studio ... Continue Reading »

Flea went on to have major success with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who released their self-titled debut album later that year ... Continue Reading »

The original ES-355 was Lifeson's main guitar for decades, featuring on almost every Rush record before it was sold at auction in 2022 ... Continue Reading »

It's a unique recreation of the guitar used by the lead character in hit anime series, Rock is a Lady’s Modesty ... Continue Reading »

The Victory has finally got the spec that fans have been begging for ... Continue Reading »

Save your papa from yet another boring Father's Day with my 9 hand-picked gift ideas for the guitar-playing dad in your life ... Continue Reading »