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Sweetwater has set the tone for Labor Day with a massive $500 off a rare Gibson and $300 off Dave Grohl's celebrated signature Epiphone
By Daryl Robertson published
The music retail giant has just dropped its Labor Day sale early, and it includes sizable discounts on the likes of Fender, Gibson, Schecter, Music Man, and more

Brian May is still upset about the controversial B-side to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” single
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Drummer Roger Taylor’s tongue-in-cheek tune on the hit song's B-side brought him a hefty payday. May still holds a grudge.

Pete Townshend on his and Roger Daltrey's problems as the Who set out on their final tour
By Elizabeth Swann published
He admits more shows may be in their future for charity or special projects

Brent Hinds’ 2015 viral outburst revealed his love for Mastodon and the no-BS attitude that made him a true guitar hero
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
In this brief, at times explosive Guitar Player interview, Hinds got to the heart of what mattered most to him in music

Steve Vai reveals the grueling practice routine that helped him become a virtuoso, and what drove him to do it
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist says he isn’t disciplined, but practicing became an “addiction”

Former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has died in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta. He was 51
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist and Mastodon cofounder left the group acrimoniously this past March

Randy Rhoads proved Ozzy Osbourne wrong with an approach to recording guitar solos that even Eddie Van Halen avoided
By Phil Weller published
The Prince of Darkness had told him it couldn’t be done, but the guitarist had other ideas

It's official! New Beatles Anthology music, video and book coming this fall
By Elizabeth Swann published
A new ninth chapter in the Anthology documentary and a new fourth album in the Anthology album series are among the treats
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