Steve Lukather says Joe Bonamassa’s house “smells like an old Les Paul case”
Steve Lukather has no shortage of fancy guitars these days, but that wasn’t always the case for the Toto guitarist, who said he used to…
“I don’t see it stopping right now at all”: Fender executive on the booming popularity of the Jazzmaster
Fender’s director of product Allen Abbassi has commented on the booming popularity of offset guitars like the Jazzmaster and Jaguar. READ MORE: Brian May on the…
Legendary amp brand Sunn to return with new products launching later this year
Fender and Mission Engineering have announced the glorious revival of the iconic Sunn Amplification brand, with new products expected to hit shelves in late 2023.…
“If you’re giving them a great show, they’re not gonna do that”: Dave Mustaine on fans throwing things at artists during concerts
Dave Mustaine has weighed in on one of music’s hottest phenomenons of late: one where concert-goers throw stuff at artists on stage. READ MORE: “I don’t…
Jim Irsay was offered $1 billion to sell and move his iconic guitar collection to Dubai
Jim Irsay, who owns some of the world’s most iconic guitars, says he was offered over $1 billion to sell his entire collection and relocate…
Billy Gibbons offers update on ZZ Top’s retirement plans
Don’t hold your breath for a ZZ Top retirement, or so says frontman Billy Gibbons, who’s determined to have the band going as long as…
“Kirk’s a really good guitar player”: Dave Mustaine defends Kirk Hammett from Lux Æterna solo backlash
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has come to the defence of Kirk Hammett following the criticism he received for his guitar solo in Metallica’s Lux Æterna. The…
Brian May on the Queen song that inspired Eddie Van Halen’s two-handed tapping
Of all his guitar innovations, Eddie Van Halen’s two-handed tapping technique remains one of his most iconic and celebrated. Though as the man himself often…
Blackstar launches the St. James Plugin, including “precise models” of its EL34 and 6L6 models
Blackstar has released its first ever plugin, which includes “precise models” of the EL34 and 6L6 head, a range of pedals and a Cab Rig…
“I don’t think they’re mutually exclusive” Dream Theater’s John Petrucci on shred versus feel
Dream Theater’s John Petrucci is the latest rocker to weigh in on the long-standing ‘shred vs feel’ debate among guitarists, saying “I don’t think they’re…