“A new signature for Misha Mansoor, but not the one we’ve been waiting for”: The essential guitar gear releases you might have missed this week, from Chase Bliss and PRS to Jackson and Fender
An emotional tribute to the King of Tone overdrive, an upgraded take on one of the top versatile high-gain amp heads out there, and another exclusive Guitar Center big-brand collaboration are all on the agenda this week
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Damnation Festival announce four new bands
Four new bands have been announced for this year’s Damnation Festival! Following last month’s announcement, which saw the likes of DEAFHEAVEN, ONSLAUGHT, MESSA and more confirmed, now, another four new bands have been announced for…
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ALBUM REVIEW: March Of The Gods – King Kraken
It’s been a busy couple of years for Cardiff’s KING KRAKEN. Following the release of debut album MCLXXX, the quintet spent their time on the road raising their profile considerably, supporting big…
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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Opens Up About His Hip And Femur Surgery: ‘I’m Glad I Did It’
During an appearance on a recent episode of the Make It Perfect podcast, former SLIPKNOT and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Jay Weinberg spoke about the outpatient procedure he underwent in November 2023 to repair the torn labrum of his left hip and shave down a misshapen part of his femur. The…
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ROB HALFORD Says K.K. DOWNING’s ‘Place In JUDAS PRIEST Is Permanent’: ‘I Wish Him All The Best’
Prior to the launch of JUDAS PRIEST’s spring 2025 South American tour, singer Rob Halford spoke to Chile’s Radio Futuro about the band’s latest album, 2024’s “Invincible Shield”, which was widely praised as one of PRIEST’s finest-ever efforts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It’s extr…
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ROBERT MASON Is Not Opposed To Making New Music With WARRANT: ‘I Love Doing New Material’
In a new interview with Larry Mac of the 96.1 KLPX radio station, WARRANT singer Robert Mason was asked if there are any plans to release new music as a follow-up to 2017’s “Louder Harder Faster” album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): ”‘Louder Harder Faster’ came out at the back…
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Soulful 7th chords! #curtismayfield #bobbywomack #soulguitar #guitar #guitarplaying #7thchords
For the full video and tutorial with tab and audio visit https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/chords/7th-chords-beyond-the-basics
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TODD LA TORRE Says He Has Helped Bring QUEENSRŸCHE’s Sound Back: ‘The Band Is In A Very Healthy State’
In a new interview with Chile’s iRock.cl, QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre was asked how the band’s sound has changed since he joined the group 13 years ago as the replacement for QUEENSRŸCHE’s original vocalist Geoff Tate. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I think that the band ki…
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DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE, BRET MICHAELS, EXTREME, Others Confirmed For First-Ever ROCK THE TIDES
DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE and Festication have announced Rock The Tides, a brand-new destination festival coming to the stunning beaches of Riviera Maya, Mexico in November 2025. Hosted at luxurious, all-inclusive 5-star beachfront resorts, this three-day celebration of rock music’s finest offers an…
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Interview: Divide and Dissolve’s Takiaya Reed Forges a Path of Love and Liberation Through Raw Emotion
Divide and Dissolve vocalist Takiaya Reed talks grief, joy and Black liberation in the eve of new LP Insatiable.
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