“Among the most sought-after of all rhythm guitars… a power and projection unsurpassed by any other archtop”: Stromberg has made a long-awaited comeback, and we got our hands on its new Master 400 – a holy grail archtop with a price to match
The big-bodied archtop is a notorious powerhouse but its return – even at a hair under eight grand – has us tempted. Here’s what the fuss is about…
Read more » “I pushed myself to down-pick faster and make the riffs more aggressive. Maybe it’s the old man in me struggling to feel young and fighting back against aging”: How Killswitch Engage went to thrash metal bootcamp to deliver their face-ripping return
This Consequence is the sound of pent-up aggression, a creative release after Killswitch were stopped in their tracks. Dynamic duo Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel talk frontmen, riff tactics, and why nothing was too grimy for this
Read more » “The name holds a clue – this pedal is ideal for blues players”: J Rockett Blue Note Select review
The latest pedal in J Rockett’s Blue Note Series brings together features from previous versions for versatile low-gain drive
Read more » “I always felt like that record could have been better if we had worked on it some more”: Looking for a blockbuster comeback album, Aerosmith turned to Van Halen producer Ted Templeman. For Joe Perry, it served as a learning experience
Having been impressed by the producer’s touch on Van Halen’s “monstrous” records, Templeman was tasked with reigniting the band’s spark
Read more » “If you’ve ever wondered what unobtanium looks like in amp form, this is it”: Played and revered by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, and John Mayer, Dumble amps have an almost mythical reputation. But what’s all the fuss really about?
The late Alexander Dumble built only a handful of meticulously crafted, much-sought-after amplifiers every year – and they ended up in the backlines of many of the greatest guitarists of all time. So where exactly did the magic come from?
Read more » Guitar World Discussion: Who is the most underrated guitar player of all time?
Which overlooked, unsung or under-appreciated guitar talent do you wish had more love? It’s time for you to have your say…
Read more » Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band has long been a proving ground for metal’s most outstanding players. From Randy Rhoads to Zakk Wylde, via Brad Gillis and Gus G, here are all the players – and nearly players – in the Osbourne saga
Among the ranks of Ozzy’s six-string sidekicks are some of the most admired and imitated rock guitarists of all time. Some have lasted for years, others a single gig, and some on both ends are part of the elite group of musicians to have been fired over the phone by Sharon Osbourne
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Rivers Of Nihil release new music video for ‘Water & Time’
RIVERS OF NIHIL have released a new music video! The new music video, for the track Water & Time, is taken from the Pennsylvania-based progressive metal band’s upcoming new self-titled album,…
Read more » “If, or when my current power supply fails me, I’ll probably look to this exact unit as a replacement”: Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-10AC Pro review
Thomann’s affordable brand takes on the big boys and knocks it out of the park
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The Dirty Nil announce new album ‘The Lash’
THE DIRTY NIL have announced a new album! Titled The Lash, the upcoming album from the Canadian alternative band is the follow-up to 2023’s Free Rein To Passions, and is scheduled to be…
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