Joshua Toomey of Knotfest.com’s “Nu Pod” podcast spoke to Morgan Lander and Mercedes Lander of Canadian metallers KITTIE at last month’s Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Asked about the resurgence in the band’s popularity in the recent years, Morgan said (as transcribed by BLABBERM…

It might not be the greatest trick the Devil ever pulled, but convincing metal fans to embrace doo-wop was no mean achievement. Despite sounding like some dust-covered relic from the late ’50s, TWIN TEMPLE made light work of qualifying for metalheads’ affections with their first album “Twin Temple (…

BUSH has released the official music video for the new track “Nowhere To Go But Everywhere” which will appear on the band’s first-ever greatest-hits collection, “Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994-2023”, due on November 10 via Round Hill Records. An exploration of mourning youth, while questioning the l…

Comprised of two different models, the more compact Parlor and the classic and fuller bodied Dreadnought, these acoustic guitars have been finely tuned for performance on and off the stage.Drawing inspiration from Fender’s history of transforming the electric guitar landscape, the Highway Series is set to redefine the acoustic guitar experience. At its core, the Highway Series is a multi-purpose guitar, carefully crafted to cater to the diverse needs of modern musicians. This innovative instrument streamlines the way artists can utilize it on stage, providing exceptional versatility while also offering a unique advantage for musicians during the songwriting process. While Fender’s Acoustasonic series pushed the boundaries of acoustic-electric design, the Highway Series strikes a harmonious balance between modern innovations and the timeless appearance of traditional guitars. It embraces the best of both worlds, combining cutting-edge acoustic-electric technology with the classic and familiar look of a traditional guitar. The result is an instrument that not only stands out on stage but also inspires musicians to explore their creativity in more intimate, quiet settings.“The Highway Series represents a bold step forward in the world of acoustic guitars, offering musicians a new avenue for sonic exploration and self-expression,” said Billy Martinez, VP of Product – FMIC Acoustics & Squier. “Among the many standout features, we partnered with Fishman to bring their cutting-edge electronic pickup technology, the Fishman® Fluence Acoustic pickup to the realm of traditional acoustics and meticulously crafted the necks to deliver an amazing playing experience. These guitars are a testament to our dedication to pushing the boundaries of guitar design and manufacturing.”Highway Series DreadnoughtCrafted with either a solid sitka spruce or genuine mahogany top inlaid into a fully chambered mahogany body, The Highway Series Dreadnought is engineered with a proprietary internal architecture including a tapered floating X bracing pattern and inventive thinline design, producing remarkable resonance and dynamic, organic tone. With fidelity and performance at its core, the Fishman Fluence® acoustic pickup system incorporates an elegantly curved magnetic Fluence CoreTM pickup with innovative all-analog technology to deliver pure and truly musical amplified tone with astonishing sonic realism, clarity, and feedback resistance. The Fender® Highway Series Dreadnought represents not a revision, but a re-imagining of the acoustic experience, inviting players to throw away the map and get lost on the open road of creativity. Available in natural and all-mahogany.Highway Series ParlorCrafted with either a solid sitka spruce or genuine mahogany top inlaid into a fully chambered mahogany body, the Highway SeriesParlor is engineered with a proprietary internal architecture, including a tapered floating X bracing pattern and inventive thinline design, producing remarkable resonance and dynamic, organic tone. With fidelity and performance at its core, the Fishman Fluence acoustic pickup system incorporates an elegantly curved magnetic Fluence CoreTM pickup with innovative all-analog technology to deliver pure and truly musical amplified tone with astonishing sonic realism, clarity, and feedback resistance. The Fender® Highway Series Parlor represents a re-imagining of the acoustic experience, inviting players to throw away the map and get lost on the open road of creativity. Available in natural and all-mahogany. Exploring the Highway Series | FenderFender Highway Series Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric GuitarFor more information, please visit fender.com.

During an interview that was recorded last month at the Guitar Summit guitar show in Mannheim, Germany, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher was asked by Thomann if there is any piece of advice he would give to aspiring guitarists. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Play every day. Prac…