“My bass got caught in my pants and ripped them down to my ankles”: 11 real-life Spinal Tap moments from bass-playing royalty
Bass legends Victor Wooten, Thundercat, Duff McKagan and more share their own moments of outrage, downright stupidity and absolute genius
Read more » “My production manager came into my bus. He’s like, ‘That white SG…’ It got stolen right off stage”: Daron Malakian on the time his prized Gibson was swiped from the stage – while System of a Down were headlining Ozzfest
It’s a lesson that your gear isn’t safe anywhere – even when it is onstage with you and you’re at the top of the bill
Read more » “It’s like playing a tree! It’s crazy how far your hands are away from your body”: How Vianova crafted one of the best modern metal debuts in years by making brutal 30″ baritones disgustingly fun – and naming songs after cult Squier guitars
Guitarist Felix Vogelsang reveals how he embraced a divisively finished baritone to cut down on the shred and change the way he approached the instrument
Read more » “I had to learn to play electric guitar when I formed the Beach Boys with the guys. I had togo electric. It was like Dylan”: These two Beach Boys classics might have been misunderstood, but with Al Jardine’s guitar work, they stand the test of time
Surf’s Up and Holland confused some listeners when they were released in the early ’70s but they capture a band being a real functioning band. Jardine shares the stories – and the gear – behind them
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Mudvayne release new song ‘Sticks and Stones’
MUDVAYNE have released a brand new single! The new single, titled Sticks and Stones, is the second track to be unveiled by the Illinois-based nu-metal band following their recent comeback…
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The Devil Wears Prada release new music video for ‘So Low’
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA have released a brand new music video! The new music video, for the track So Low, is taken from the American metalcore band’s upcoming ninth studio…
Read more » Sabaton release new song ‘Crossing The Rubicon’
SABATON have released a brand new song! The new single, titled Crossing The Rubicon, features guest appearances from Jonny Hawkins and Mark Vollelunga of NOTHING MORE. This special collaborative version…
Read more » Gravity release new music video for ‘Décombres’
GRAVITY have released a brand new music video! The new music video, for the track Décombres, features guest vocals from Rachel Aspe of CAGE FIGHT and is taken from the…
Read more » Blindead 23 release new song ‘Disposed’
BLINDEAD 23 have released a brand new single! The new track, titled Disposed, marks the Polish progressive post-metal band and marks their first new music since signing to Peaceville Records…
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Cwfen announce UK tour
CWFEN have announced a UK headline tour! The Glasgow-based band will tour in December and January in support of their debut album, Sorrows, released in May, via New Heavy Sounds….
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