Pulp bassist Steve Mackey has died aged 56
Steve Mackey, bassist for Britpop band Pulp, has died at the age of 56. The news was broken by the musician’s wife, Katie Grand,…
Manson shares details of new Strat-style guitar used onstage by Matt Bellamy
Manson Guitar Works has shared details about the mysterious new double-cut model currently being used by Matt Bellamy during Muse’s Will of the People…
Marty Friedman recalls playing a Jeff Beck piece in front of Eddie Van Halen and Jason Becker: “it just plain sucked”
Marty Friedman has described his time performing a Jeff Beck piece in front of guitar icons Eddie Van Halen and Jason Becker – labelling…
Brian May on the possibility of a Bohemian Rhapsody sequel: “We’ve been thinking about it”
Brian May has stoked the flames for a sequel to the 2018 Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, admitting that talks have taken place. READ MORE:…
Extreme’s new album Six is a homage to Van Halen: “I felt some responsibility to keep guitar playing alive”
Extreme have announced their sixth album Six, which guitarist Nuno Bettencourt says is a homage to the “fire” of Eddie Van Halen. READ MORE:…
Sophie Burrell picks playing feel over speed: “I’d rather sound more like David Gilmour”
Sophie Burrell has said that she prioritises feel over speed in her playing – adding that while admires shredders, she’d much rather sound like…
Epiphone collaborates with Gibson’s Custom Shop for Korina Flying V and Explorer reissues
Epiphone and Gibson have joined forces to unveil a mid-priced version of the ultra-exclusive 1958 Korina Flying V and Explorer models, here’s what they…
Marty Friedman wants to play more shows with Megadeth: “The door’s open… I’m all up for it”
Marty Friedman has discussed his onstage reunion with Megadeth, and confirmed that is open to more collaborations in the future. READ MORE: Stryper’s Michael…
Fender unveils the Troy Sanders signature Precision Bass for $1,499
Fender has teamed up with Mastodon’s Troy Sanders on a new signature Precision bass guitar, and the results are pretty sick. READ MORE: Tim Henson’s…
Tim Henson’s first ever guitar was a $150 Squier Strat: “But it had a lot of mojo”
Plebeians or guitar gods, we all have to start somewhere, and for Polyphia’s Tim Henson, that somewhere is a $150 Squier Strat. READ MORE: Ozzy…