EP REVIEW: He Watches In Silence – God Complex

When a band releases a swan song, it’s often enjoyed with a bitter taste in the mouth. Sure, it’s more music and often it’s the band playing themselves off, giving…

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Battle Beast announce European tour

BATTLE BESAT have announced a headlining European tour! Set to take place from October through to December, the tour will see the Finnish power metal band touring across mainland Europe and…

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ALBUM REVIEW: Atmospherics – Hands Like Houses

For the first time since 2018, Australian rockers HANDS LIKE HOUSES finally return with a brand new double album. Ushering in the start of a new era for the band,…

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The Line 6 HX Stomp just got a $100 discount at Guitar Center – here’s 5 reasons it’s been on my ‘board for the past two years

My favorite multi-effects pedal has got a cheeky discount for Presidents’ Day, here are some great reasons it can enhance your playing experience too

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“The moment everyone came to see”: blink-182 reunite with Matt Skiba as Tom DeLonge performs with his successor for the first time at LA wildfires benefit show

The guitarist enjoyed a number of years in the band before Tom DeLonge’s return and – now he’s joined forces with the trio for a special rendition of his most beloved Blink hit

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“I was impressed how the DNAfx stood up against my bandmate’s Kemper”: Can a budget Harley Benton prog metal rig rival a Strandberg and Kemper? I took both to a rehearsal room to find out

As the budget gear market continues to make strides, I pitched my high-end live rig against the cheapest alternative rig to see if the 94% price difference is justified

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“A high-spec instrument at a competitive price”: Manson’s updated M-Series models have been treated to Sustainiac pickups, fresh finishes… and onboard Fuzz Factory upgrades

The British guitar builder, which is headed up by Muse’s Matt Bellamy, has expanded its best-selling T-style model with a host of killer updates

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“This $2 billion company has assimilated the history of Musitronics as if it was their own”: Behringer blasted by Mu-Tron III maker following the release of $69 replica

The firm behind the legendary – and often-copied – envelope filter has called out Behringer for its new not-so-subtle stompbox

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“I sang this song with George Harrison on Saturday Night Live in 1976”: Paul Simon teams up with Sabrina Carpenter for Simon & Garfunkel classic during SNL’s 50th anniversary special

The star-studded event also featured Jack White’s rendition of Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World, Adam Sandler on acoustic, Bonnie Raitt joining forces with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and Paul McCartney serving Beatles classics

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“Alien levels of precision. You can’t believe it until you sit in front of him and you’re like, ‘Whoa’”: We asked Tim Henson and Tosin Abasi who is blowing their minds right now. They both named the same guitarist

This progressive virtuoso has already been labeled shred’s next hope – now he’s been tipped for greatness… and a Polyphia guest spot

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