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Jack White on his eight-year search for a piece of gear no one knew existed
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist has also revealed his hack for discovering obscure gear before it becomes common knowledge

Alex Van Halen offers fresh insight into the new Van Halen album – and Steve Lukather’s role in it
By Phil Weller published
The album project was revealed in March 2025, and Alex says they’re now looking for a vocalist

Nita Strauss and Joe Satriani–approved shredder lands new gig alongside heavy metal star
By Phil Weller published
The former Iron Maidens guitarist is embarking on a new venture with Arch Enemy singer Alissa White-Gluz

Nile Rodgers gave John Mayer “the most underrated rock and roll album of all time.” Days later, their collaboration fell apart
By Phil Weller published
Rodgers was trying to re-create the vibe he had with David Bowie making 1983’s smash hit ‘Let’s Dance.’ It blew up in his face

Pete Townshend on rivals, regrets — and what he really thought of Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin
By Phil Weller published
Townshend’s famously cutting remarks were in line with his view of heavy metal acts in general

Kelly Garni sets the record straight on the rivalry between Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen
By Phil Weller published
The pair were regularly pitted against each other, but Rhoads' former bandmate says the guitarist respected, but didn't look to rival, Eddie Van Halen

Jeff Beck drummer Narada Michael Walden reveals the guitarist left behind a previously unknown trove of unreleased tracks
By Gary Graff published
The jazz-fusion drummer recalls Beck’s “lost confidence” in the years after they collaborated on ‘Wired’

John Lydon on the Sex Pistols’ obsession with ABBA
By Joe Matera published
Punk mocked pop’s excesses, but Sid Vicious adored ABBA — and wasn’t afraid to show it.

I didn’t expect much for guitarists in the Amazon Presidents’ Day sale, but these 6 deals are well worth checking out with big savings on Boss, Fender, D'Addario, and more
By Matt McCracken published
There are loads of deals in the Presidents' Day sale, but not all of them are great, here's my top picks to get you straight to the good stuff
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