“Ozzy Osbourne gets in my face and we’re doing this dance. Sometimes Kirk and I do it during For Whom the Bell Tolls”: Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo explains the origin of his iconic crab walk
Robert Trujillo thanks Ozzy Osbourne for helping turn on his stage performance with Metallica
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Former ATREYU Vocalist ALEX VARKATZAS Returns With Debut DEAD ICARUS Single ‘Sellout’
DEAD ICARUS, the new project of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, has officially signed a worldwide deal with MNRK Heavy.
To herald this exciting news, DEAD ICARUS has shared the video for the new single “Sellout”. Watch it below. The track is a hyperkinetic slab of fast-paced, face-rippin…
LACEY STURM And LINDSEY STIRLING Release Stirring Collaboration ‘Breathe With Me’
Lacey Sturm has released a collaboration with violin virtuoso Lindsey Stirling, titled “Breathe With Me”. The song is available for streaming on all major platforms.
In this mesmerizing track, Sturm’s powerful, emotive vocals intertwine seamlessly with Stirling’s ethereal violin. The result is a sti…
Boss DS-1 vs Boss DS-2: What’s the difference?
Considering one of these iconic Boss distortion pedals? Here’s everything you need to know before you take the plunge
Read more » Guitar World deals of the week: Up to 40% off at Musician’s Friend plus 20% off Fender Vintera guitars
We’ve been scouring the web for more killer deals this week, with loads of discounted gear including money off PRS, Gretsch, Schecter, and loads more
Read more » Inside the new issue of Total Guitar: The 50 Greatest Acoustic Guitar Songs Of All Time
Also in issue 374! Interviews: Ben Howard, Skindred, Nat Myers, mehro and more! Reviews: Blackstar Debut 50R, Dave Mustaine 2023 Flying Vs, Danelectro Blackout ’59M NOS, Fender Gold Foil Telecaster, EHX Lizard Queen. Learn songs by AC/DC, The Hives and Billie Eilish.
Read more » “Everything about the design appeals to me”: Jacob Collier on why he created his wild 5-string Strandberg – and how he unlocked a new musical language with its unusual alternate tuning
The multi-instrumentalist is dipping his toes into rockier waters for his upcoming album, and he’s got the perfect axe to do so. Here’s how one of 2023’s most unorthodox custom builds came to life
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ANN WILSON And Her TRIPSITTER Backing Band To Release ‘Another Door’ Album In September
HEART’s Ann Wilson and her backing band TRIPSITTER will release a new album, “Another Door”, on September 29.
Says Ann about the effort: “All these songs were written by me and some musicians of the finest caliber. And I think if you give it a listen, it’ll blow your mind. Will you walk through the…
W.A.S.P.’s BLACKIE LAWLESS Undergoes Successful Back Surgery
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has undergone a successful surgery to treat two herniated discs and a broken vertebra.
On Thursday (August 10), Lawless released the following statement via social media: “I just got out my back surgery earlier today and all is good, the surgery was a big success! T…
Watch: UGLY KID JOE Joined By SEPULTURA’s ANDREAS KISSER For Cover Of MOTÖRHEAD’s ‘Ace Of Spades’
SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser joined UGLY KID JOE on stage on Wednesday, August 9 during the latter band’s concert at this year’s Leyendas Del Rock festival in Villena, Alicante, Spain to perform a cover of the MOTÖRHEAD classic “Ace Of Spades”. Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen be…
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