“Whatever it takes to get a show on”: Anthrax’s Scott Ian on the use of backing tracks at live gigs
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian is the latest musician to weigh in on whether or not it’s okay for bands to rely on backing tracks at…
Robbie Robertson, guitarist for The Band and Bob Dylan, dies at 80
Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and primary songwriter for Canadian rock outfit The Band, has died at 80 after a long illness. Robertson’s management company confirmed…
Watch: Zakk Wylde and John Petrucci share stage for the first time to shred Black Label Society’s Suicide Messiah
Pantera’s Zakk Wylde and Dream Theater’s John Petrucci have just shared a stage together for the first time ever to jam along to a popular…
Fender launches new collection of sustainable guitars in California Streetwoods collection
Fender has launched a new collection of sustainable guitars for its new California Streetwoods collection. Yesterday (7 August) the iconic guitar manufacturer announced the launch…
Yvette Young jokes “I’m never using a pick again” after cutting tip of her finger off
Covet guitarist Yvette Young might be taking some time out from playing for a while. In a new Instagram Story, the math rocker shares that…
“We never saw it coming”: Nikki Sixx on Mick Mars’ exit from Mötley Crüe
Nikki Sixx has said that Mötley Crüe “never saw it coming” that Mick Mars was going to quit the band amid their huge world tour.…
Wolfgang Van Halen shares his favourite Eddie Van Halen guitar solo – and it’s probably not the one you’d expect
Wolfgang Van Halen has shared his favourite Eddie Van Halen guitar solo, and it’s probably not one you’d expect. The guitarist and son of Eddie,…
Watch Marty Friedman perform Tornado of Souls and Holy Wars with Megadeth at Wacken 2023
One of the world’s biggest metal festivals – Wacken Open Air – took place over the weekend. As per, it played host to a vast…
Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian hints the return of the Les Paul Supreme
Gibson CEO and Brand President Cesar Gueikian has hinted at the return of the iconic Les Paul Supreme in a new social media post. READ…
“I could never understand why anybody would get paid more than me for my work”: Steve Vai on his decision to “bypass” record labels
Steve Vai has spoken about his decision to “bypass” record labels by starting his own, a move he now describes as “kind of outrageous” looking…