I bought the cheapest bass Fender makes from Amazon and it genuinely surprised me: Squier Debut Series Precision Bass review
The Amazon-exclusive Debut Series is aimed at beginners, but could it also be ideal for modders and guitarists who need a bass for recording too?
Read more » “I wasn’t familiar with PRS. If anything, I was like, ‘The birds are too flashy!’ But the moment I played one I was like, ‘Whoa, I can play faster now!’”: Meet Mei Semones, the Berklee graduate reimagining New Orleans vibes with an intricate indie flair
With her debut album out now, she explains her move from piano to classical nylon to PRS electric, her pinch-harmonic pointers, and mastering the Stairway To Heaven solo at 12 years old
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Orthodox release new music video for ‘Keep Your Blessings’
ORTHODOX have released a new music video! The new music video, for the track Keep Your Blessings, is taken from the Nashville-based metallic hardcore band’s upcoming new album, A Door Left Open, which…
Read more » Katatonia release new song ‘Temporal’
KATATONIA have released a brand new song! The new song, titled Temporal, is taken from the Swedish melancholic metal band’s upcoming new album, Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State, which is…
Read more » “I hear the promoter got a phone call from Eddie, who said, ‘If Yngwie Malmsteen is playing, I’m not playing’”: Yngwie Malmsteen claims Eddie Van Halen felt “threatened” by him
Malmsteen looks back on the few times he almost crossed paths with the late electric guitar legend
Read more » Joe Perry announces his first big post-Aerosmith tour – and he’ll be playing with members of Aerosmith, Black Crowes and Stone Temple Pilots
The guitarist is keeping busy after Aerosmith retired from touring, and he’s recruited quite the cast for his latest solo tour
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KILL SCREEN 062: Eric W. Brown of NEKROGOBLIKON Keeps Chiptune Trve
The hyper-prolific drummer turns technological limitation to boundless potential.
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“A huge Achilles heel with the non-traditionals”: What’s the hardest part about designing a fresh guitar? According to Novo Guitars, it’s probably not one you’d expect
This particular component accounts for “80%” of a new design’s success, according to Novo’s Travis Tingley and session ace JD Simo
Read more » “It’s a $20 plugin. It makes it sound like it’s coming off a tape that’s been recorded over three or four times”: Steven Wilson reveals his go-to guitar plugin – and why digital can successfully coexist with analog
The highly-coveted plugin prides itself in emulating the full range of cheap tape sounds
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KYLESA’s ‘Static Tensions’ Reissue on Decibel-Exclusive Mint Green Vinyl! IN STOCK NOW!
There are only 150 copies of Kylesa’s, Static Tensions reissue on Mint Green colored vinyl. Get one EXCLUSIVELY via Decibel!
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