John Regan, Frehley’s Comet, Peter Frampton bassist, dies at 71
(Image credit: Nick Valinote/FilmMagic) John Regan, a veteran bassist who spent a number of years touring with Peter Frampton as a member of his band…
The Lowlist: Def Leppard’s Hysteria, the album that changed melodic rock
(Image credit: Def Leppard) Def Leppard’s fourth album Hysteria took three years to record, had its fair share of ups and downs along the way,…
Ian Bairnson, guitarist for the Alan Parsons Project and Kate Bush, dies aged 69
(Image credit: Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Ian Bairnson, the Scottish session guitarist best known for his work with the Alan Parsons Project and Kate…
Stone Deaf announces Black Edition Fig Fumb, Kliptonite and Warp Drive pedals – and it’s more than just a lick of paint
(Image credit: Stone Deaf) British pedal and amp builder Stone Deaf has announced a limited ‘Black Edition’ run of three of its stompboxes, including the…
Guy Bailey, co-founder, guitarist of The Quireboys, dies
(Image credit: Master Noise Present/YouTube) Guy Bailey, a guitarist for, and co-founder of, the British rock band Quireboys, has died. Spike – the band’s longtime…
Watch David Gilmour wail on the Black Strat in 1975 in newly unearthed 8mm Pink Floyd live footage
(Image credit: Speedy/YouTube) Pink Floyd’s two surviving creative leaders – electric guitar hero David Gilmour and bass guitar player Roger Waters – are currently embroiled…
NAMM 2023: EarthQuaker Devices unveils the Aurelius tri-voice chorus – and promises it’s “not your run-of-the-mill chorus pedal”
(Image credit: EarthQuaker Devices) NAMM 2023: EarthQuaker Devices has announced the Aurelius tri-voice chorus, which the Akron, Ohio builder claims is “not your run-of-the-mill chorus…
Mick Mars sues Motley Crue, accusing band of conspiring to fire him, miming onstage
(Image credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images/Live Nation) One-time Motley Crue electric guitar player Mick Mars has filed a lawsuit against his former band, Variety reports (opens…
Magnatone unveils reptilian-inspired Croc Collection, which uses hand-applied colors for a fearsome (and shiny) amp finish
(Image credit: Magnatone) Magnatone has launched a new limited-edition Croc covering as option for its Master Collection guitar amps. The new finish emulates a reptilian…
Dunlop Cry Baby Bass Wah: the most recognizable effects pedal ever made?
(Image credit: Ernie Ball Music Man) Ask a non-musician to name an effects box and they will probably say ‘wah-wah’; ask a musician to name…