“The picking speed on that open A is insane”: YouTube’s go-to guitar teacher Marty Schwartz reveals the hardest track he’s had to teach
The online teacher has been pondering the most challenging lessons he’s recorded and says one song left him stumped
Read more » “Monstrous power and incredible versatility in an ultra-compact form”: Laney expands its Ironheart Foundry family with two record-ready solid-state amp heads
The IRF-LeadTop and IRF-DualTop offer 60 watts of maximum power, as well as a spec sheet that positions these humble heads as serious all-in-one amps
Read more » Inside the new issue of Total Guitar: The All-Star Masterclass
In issue 376: Interviews with The Darkness, Cory Wong, Sophie Lloyd, Baroness, The Hives and more; new gear from PJD, Laney, Squier, Positive Grid and EHX reviewed, and learn songs by Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana and Blur!
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Confessions Of The Fallen
When it comes to the post-grunge genre, a handful of rockers can be credited as pioneers of that dark, tormented, introspective sound. STAIND are one of them. Considering that the band — founded in Springfield, Massachusetts, in the mid-’90s — were at the forefront of the post-grunge and nu-metal mo…
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DEFTONES Are Hoping To Release Next Album In Spring Or Summer Of 2024: ‘That’s Our Goal’
During an appearance on the “Gnostic Academy” podcast, DEFTONES guitarist Stephen Carpenter confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on their new album with producer Nick Raskulinecz (RUSH, MASTODON, ALICE IN CHAINS). This marks DEFTONES’ third collaboration with Nick, having previously worke…
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CREED’s Second 2024 Cruise Is Another Sellout
CREED and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, have made rock ‘n’ roll history with the swift sellouts of their immersive 1990s rock ‘n’ roll celebrations at sea, “Summer Of ’99” cruise and “Summer Of ’99 And Beyond” cruise — the first-ever artist-branded ev…
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OZZY OSBOURNE’s Son JACK Gets Married For Second Time
Jack Osbourne and fiancée Aree Gearhart have officially tied the knot.
The couple revealed on Instagram that they got married last week at the San Ysidro Ranch in California.
“Something really cool happened,” the 37-year-old Osbourne captioned a photo of him in a blush-colored suit with Gearhart in…
LYNYRD SKYNYRD’s JOHNNY VAN ZANT Doesn’t Rule Out New Studio Album
LYNYRD SKYNYRD’s Johnny Van Zant spoke to Goldmine for the band’s cover feature in the magazine’s fall 2023 issue. In the interview, the vocalist — who is the younger brother of original LYNYRD singer Ronnie Van Zant — explained the significance of continuing the SKYNYRD legacy after founding guitar…
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Fender Announces Limited-Edition Suona Collection
This collection includes the Limited Edition Suona Stratocaster Thinline, the Limited Edition Suona Telecaster Thinline, and the Limited Edition Suona Jazz Bass Thinline.Designed to inspire and captivate, the Limited Edition Suona models are intended to offer a refined elegance that echoes the masterful work of a legendary artisan. An adaptation of traditional Fender design, its warm, resonant tones and unmatched beauty are a testament to the dedication and artistry poured into every detail.Here’s what’s different about this series:Adaptation of traditional Fender designWarm, resonant tonesCustom Shop ’69 and Custom-Designed Suona Strat® PickupsCustom Shop Twisted Tele® and Custom-Designed Suona Tele® PickupsCustom-Designed Suona Jazz Bass® PickupsFender Limited Edition Suona Telecaster Thinline – Violin Burst
Fender Limited-edition Suona Stratocaster Thinline – Violin Burst
Fender Limited-edition Suona Jazz Bass Thinline – Violin Burst
The Limited Suona Collection | FenderMore info at: fender.com.
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Releases Music Video For ‘Judgment Day’
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has released the official music video for “Judgment Day”, a song off the band’s latest album, 2022’s “AfterLife”.
The Nick Peterson-directed clip, which stars frontman Ivan Moody as a vigilante comic book hero who takes down a ring of human traffickers, features a story and v…