Metallica were once charged $300k for cushions destroyed by fans during a show
Metallica were once fined $300k for cushions that were destroyed by fans at Long Beach Arena in California, USA. Drummer Lars Ulrich has shared how…
“I know plenty of jacked guitar players”: John Petrucci on why guitarists should work out (responsibly) at the gym
John Petrucci, guitarist for prog metal outfit Dream Theater, has discussed why he thinks guitarists shouldn’t avoid working out, but should be hitting the gym…
Peavey denies using prison labour to build amps, calls George Lynch’s allegations “slanderous”
Following resurfaced allegations from guitarist George Lynch, Peavey has categorically denied using forced prison labour in the manufacture of its amplifiers. The allegations were initially…
“If you give a 1959 Les Paul to a 10-year-old kid, it’s not gonna make him sound like Gary Moore”: Steve Lukather on the limitations of gear
Toto guitarist and Ernie Ball Music Man artist Steve Lukather has discussed the limitations around gear, and how there is “no magic” item of gear…
“When bands don’t want to play their big song… I always think it’s a little c**ty”: Josh Homme on embracing the popularity of No One Knows
Josh Homme of Queens Of The Stone Age has shared his opinion that “it’s a little cunty” for bands to not want to play their…
Slipknot’s Mick Thomson joins Fishman Fluence – is a signature pickup set on the horizon?
Slipknot’s Mick Thomson has become an official endorsee of Fishman – is a signature set of pickups is on the horizon? That certainly appears likely.…
Why refurbished and ‘like-new’ gear might become the next big trend in guitar
The buying and selling of used gear has been a foundational part of the guitar world since musicians started taking out classified ads in the…
“I feel like that can only take you so far”: Wolfgang Van Halen on appealing to Eddie Van Halen’s fanbase
Wolfgang Van Halen has shared that it feels “flattering” that people are starting to view him as his own person. As the son of guitar…
Paul McCartney announces plans to take his Got Back tour to Australia
Paul McCartney has announced that he is hitting the road again with his international tour, Got Back. READ MORE: “If you’re giving them a great…
“It was great training, but it really psychologically beat me up”: Steve Vai on touring with Frank Zappa
Steve Vai has opened up about the psychological stress he endured while touring with the legendary Frank Zappa. READ MORE: Billy Gibbons offers update on ZZ…