Joe Perry recalls the time he accidentally stole a pedal from Jeff Beck – and gave him one of the first Klon Centaurs in return
The Aerosmith guitarist gifted Beck “the ’59 Les Paul of pedals” during rehearsals for the latter’s all-star Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction performance in 2009 “to adjust the karma”
Read more » The most requested custom Magnatone finishes are now available to order as standard
Traditional Series players now have a choice of colors that were previously the preserve of custom orders
Read more » Metallica’s Robert Trujillo: “Cliff’s approach was, ‘I’m gonna play what I feel, and if you don’t like it, screw you!’”
Trujillo remembers bass guitar’s ultimate metal maverick, Cliff Burton
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THE 69 EYES To Release 'Death Of Darkness' Album In April
Helsinki, Finland’s longest-serving gothic rock vampires THE 69 EYES will release their new studio album, “Death Of Darkness”, on April 21 via Atomic Fire Records worldwide, excluding Finland where it will be released by Vallila Music House. Physical versions will be available in the U.S. on May 5….
Read more » This instrumental virtuoso is evolving this tiny, traditional Brazilian guitar – and jamming with Steve Vai provided the inspiration
The four-string, 13”-scale Bahian guitar has remained relatively true to its heritage since it was invented back in the 1940s. Now, Igor Hereda – with the help of a radical six-string signature model – is aiming to bring the instrument into the modern era
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The Genius Of DEVIN TOWNSEND Meets The World Of Sci-Fi In New 'Ziltoid The Omniscient' Comic Series
From the mind of Devin Townsend, one of the most colorful and prolific heavy metal musicians, comes the bizarre and whimsical Ziltoid The Omniscient.
Known for his high-concept albums and experimental approach, Townsend brings his unique sensibilities to the comics medium with the launch of this new…
Fallow Heart: THE ORIGIN OF LIFE: Tall Tales of Creation Part ll (With Liam Wilson on Cynic’s ‘Focus’)
Part II of Azusa, ex-Dillinger Escape Plan bassist Liam Wilson’s and Decibel‘s Forrest Pitts’ discussion of the spiritual nature of Cynic‘s 1993 classic Focus.
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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN And Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM To Take Part In 'An Afternoon of Storytelling, Drumming & Music'
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen, former GUNS N’ ROSES drummer Matt Sorum and Lauren Monroe — Rick’s wife and singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and healing arts practitioner and educator — will bring together a community of their drumming peers, supporters, donors, and music lovers for a very s…
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ALICE IN CHAINS' WILLIAM DUVALL Guests On New Version Of THE HU's 'This Is Mongol (Warrior Souls)'
Mongolian rock sensation and UNESCO “Artist For Peace” ambassadors THE HU have today (February 10) shared a new version of their 2022 groundbreaking single “This Is Mongol”. With featured guest vocalist/guitarist William DuVall of ALICE IN CHAINS now appearing on the updated track, “This Is Mongol (…
Read more » Hone your hybrid picking with this lesson in the style of the great Danny Gatton
Josh Smith is our guide in mixing flatpicking with fingerpicking for a piece that references Gatton’s style along with James Brown
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