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EHX Ram's Head Big Muff Pi — J Mascis Is Honored by Electro-Harmonix With Signature Ram's Head Big Muff Pi Dinosaur Jr.’s Jazzmaster-wielding fuzz merchant now has his own EHX model.

“I Kept Getting Messier and More Ill and Things Just Kept Going Wrong”: Beth Orton Explores Personal Tragedy and Turmoil With New Album, ‘Weather Alive’ The British singer-songwriter searches for inner peace through music and finds beauty in the struggle.

London’s Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Set for Global Broadcast The love keeps pouring out as London and L.A. bills continue to grow.

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Jim Peterik is shown at his Burr Ridge, Illinois home Monday, June 28, 2010.

“You’ve Got to Be an Open Page”: Jim Peterik Talks Songwriting on GP’s No Guitar Is Safe Podcast

By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold published 17 August 22

One of America's most successful rock 'n' roll tunesmiths joins Jude Gold on the latest episode.

Kramer Announces New Striker Collection as “Speed Demons With Looks That Kill”

By Rod Brakes published 11 August 22

These new budget-friendly shred machines have all the classic appointments.

IK Multimedia Announces AmpliTube TONEX – the Latest in Ultra-Realistic Rig Modeling

By Rod Brakes published 10 August 22

Powered by their revolutionary AI Machine Modeling technology, IK’s new software system unlocks the vaults of legendary guitar tone.

Steve Vai plays in the aisles of Teatre Tivoli in Barcelona, Spain on July 19, 2022

Watch Steve Vai Give His Guitar to a Teenage Fan, Who Steals the Show with an Electrifying Solo

By Jackson Maxwell published 5 August 22

While in the middle of "Fire Garden Suite IV - Taurus Bulba" at Teatre Tivoli in Barcelona, Vai handed his guitar off to the son of the cab driver who had brought him to the venue.

Rory Gallagher Fans Are in for a Treat With Forthcoming 'Deuce' Releases

By Rod Brakes published 4 August 22

The blues-rock legend’s sophomore album gets a fresh mix in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

The Rolling Stones' "Jumpin' Jack Flash" music video - a still of Mick Jagger

Watch the Rolling Stones’ Newly Restored “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” Music Videos

By Rod Brakes published 4 August 22

Video Both versions of director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s historic “promo” films are now available to enjoy in 4K.

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Reverb Faces Stiff Competition as Sweetwater Launches the Sweetwater Gear Exchange

By Rod Brakes published 4 August 22

The firm’s new online marketplace allows musicians to safely buy and sell used gear.

Gretsch Launch Electromatic Double Jets

By Rod Brakes published 4 August 22

Four new models appear in a range of finishes and with left-handed options.

Watch These Awesome CME Exclusive Gibson Les Paul Standard Models in Action

By Rod Brakes published 3 August 22

Video See and hear these unique ‘Bursts in an instrumental rendition of Velvet Revolver’s “Slither”

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Boss Katana 100 on a wooden floor with white brick background

Best Guitar Amps Under $500 in 2022: Earth-Shattering Tones That Won’t Break The Bank

By Matt McCracken published 29 July 22

Get the tone you want for reasonable outlay, with amplifiers from Boss, Marshall, Fender, Orange and more – all under $500

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“I Kept Getting Messier and More Ill and Things Just Kept Going Wrong”: Beth Orton Explores Personal Tragedy and Turmoil With New Album, ‘Weather Alive’
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London’s Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Set for Global Broadcast
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“You’ve Got to Be an Open Page”: Jim Peterik Talks Songwriting on GP’s No Guitar Is Safe Podcast
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Lita Ford: "I Don’t Know Why Power Ballads Have Such a Bad Rap, I Think They’re Badass. And ‘Close My Eyes Forever’ is as Badass as it Gets"
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Josh Smith: "It Was Really Important to Keep it as Old-School Live as Possible. Kenny Burrell Didn’t Go Back and Fix Any of His Solos, So I Wasn’t Even Tempted"