George Harrison’s Gibson 1958 “ransom” Les Paul – used to rescue his stolen '57 Lucy model – goes up for auction
The Burst was used as a bargaining chip along with a Fender Precision Bass to ensure the safe return of the Beatles guitarist’s prized single-cut, which was stolen in 1973
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PIERCE THE VEIL Shares First New Song Since 2016, 'Pass The Nirvana'
PIERCE THE VEIL has shared the lyric video for a brand new song, “Pass The Nirvana”. The San Diego band, which Rolling Stone once described as “hyperactive, progressive post-hardcore,” serves up a new track full of fuzzy guitars, massive melodic hooks, and PIERCE THE VEIL’s distinct emotional heart….
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W.A.S.P.: New Photo Book By ROSS HALFIN Coming In November
Having sold over 12 million albums worldwide, W.A.S.P. was one of the pre-eminent major label American heavy metal bands of the 1980s. Formed in 1982 in Los Angeles California, the band built a large and dedicated global following with its eponymous debut album and subsequent releases, including “Th…
Read more » Add suspense to your chord progressions with these augmented shapes
The music theory math is easy in this lesson, but can be devastatingly effective
Read more » Slash bassist Todd Kerns: “Guns N’ Roses’ music was in my DNA, so when I met Slash, it was like, ‘What are we doing? Nightrain? Okay!’ I just knew the songs”
Kerns is on a mission to deliver the very best bass – and vocal harmonies – he can, and leaves us some valuable nuggets of career advice
Read more » Eric Johnson reveals his at-home pedalboard
What the groundbreaking Texas virtuoso sees when he looks down while practicing and writing
Read more » Taylor 724ce Koa review
The premium Californian acoustic brand’s massive revamp of its 700 Series witnessed the launch of two new Koa models, and this exquisite Grand Auditorium 724ce is one of them
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First Look: MXR Duke of Tone
An impressive taste of what lurks in the King’s chambers for players on a budget.
Read more » Johnny Depp to join Jeff Beck's upcoming North America tour dates
Depp will join the guitar legend after he finishes the trek’s first six dates with classic rock legends ZZ Top
Read more » MXR partners with revered boutique builder Analog Man for the Duke of Tone
Modeled on the single-channel Prince of Tone, the collaborative overdrive could be this year’s hottest pedal release – no waiting list required
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