Guitarists Pay Tribute to Tom Petty

It’s hard to find an artist who was more universally admired than Tom Petty. Though some may have sold more records than him, or won more Grammys perhaps, his pitch-perfect…

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Tom Petty Wrote “Free Fallin'” to Make Jeff Lynne Laugh

Tom Petty’s 1989 hit “Free Fallin’” is a simple enough song. It contains just a handful of guitar chords that any beginner could easily handle. As easy tunes go, it’s…

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Joywave Previews Thermochromic Fender Guitar

When Joey Morinelli of Rochester, NY band Joywave decided to get a custom-built Fender, he wanted his instrument to stand out from the pack. Rather than requesting an unusual shape…

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Zakk Wylde & Black Label Society Debut “Room of Nightmares” Video!

Although Black Label Society ‘s upcoming new album, Grimmest Hits [eOne], isn’t scheduled to drop until January 19, 2018, the band is already revving up its promo campaign. Today, “Room…

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Martin Guitar Custom Shop Announces “Dream It, Build It” Contest

Always wanted to own a custom, priceless Martin instrument? This might be your chance.

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Epiphone Unveils Three New Signature Models, Including Tommy Thayer “White Lightning” Explorer

Epiphone has announced three new artist signature models, including the Tommy Thayer “White Lightning” Explorer.

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Tom Petty Hospitalized Following Cardiac Arrest

Tom Petty was found unconscious, in full cardiac arrest at his Malibu home Sunday night, according to TMZ. The singer is now reportedly on life support at UCLA Santa Monica…

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Watch David Gilmour Perform “Run Like Hell” at Pompeii

Today—September 29—David Gilmour released Live at Pompeii, a live album and concert film documenting his performance at the Pompeii Amphitheatre last year. Now, you can get a preview of the…

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Billy Corgan Premieres “The Spaniards” Music Video

Billy Corgan has unveiled the music video for the second single from his new solo album, ‘Ogilala,’ the measured, somber ballad, “The Spaniards.”

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The Top Five Weirdest Guitars of the Eighties

In their new video, Guitar Nerds—a U.K.-based website for guitar fans (and nerds, we reckon)—have taken a look at the five weirdest guitars from the decade with seemingly infinite staying…

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