Mastodon's Bill Kelliher on how meeting his guitar heroes pushed him to improve his craft By Janelle Borg published 15 May 24 Mastodon's Bill Kelliher also credits Slayer's Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman for changing his previously nonchalant attitude to warming up before a show
In June 1968, Jack Bruce came close to forming a band with Jimi Hendrix By Nick Wells published 15 May 24 Speaking in 2003, the late Cream bassist Jack Bruce recalled his first encounters with Jimi Hendrix
Tsakalis Audioworks’ Mothership merges analog warmth with over 70 free configurable cab sims in one overdrive/preamp pedal By Phil Weller published 15 May 24 The best-of-both-worlds unit offers two identical overdrive channels with three gain stages each, and a choice of over 70 free digital cab simulations
Chase Bliss’ Onward sampler pedal is glitching and freezing heaven for guitarists of all styles By Phil Weller published 15 May 24 A deceptively small little stompbox, the Onward is the laden with synth sorcery
Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament on recording with one of their idols By Janelle Borg published 15 May 24 Pearl Jam were recruited by the godfather of grunge to help him record his 1995 album
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plays Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World with Ukraine covers band By Phil Weller published 15 May 24 Blinken joined the local covers band to play Neil Young’s political anthem while in the country for high-level talks with Ukraine officials
JHS, Keeley and Benson have all built effects inspired by the Beach Boys’ studio tones By Matt Parker published 15 May 24 The Sweetwater-exclusive line sees some of the biggest names in pedals attempt to recreate the Beach Boys' most iconic studio sounds
Best overdrive pedals 2024: explore which drive pedal is right for you By Alex Lynham last updated 15 May 24 Overdrive is one of the most essential guitar effects pedals. These are our top picks for every budget
Fender’s latest Joe Strummer tribute model is a Masterbuilt creation that costs $20,000 By Matt Owen published 15 May 24 The forensic replica is said to reproduce “every aspect” of the Clash trailblazer’s 1966 Telecaster, including all the scrapes and scars of the original model
Kiki Wong explains how she nailed her Smashing Pumpkins audition By Matt Owen published 15 May 24 The Instagram shredder was recently announced as the alt-rock icons' newest guitarist following a lengthy worldwide open audition
Seymour Duncan promises country tone without the hum with new noiseless Hot Chicken Strat and Tele pickups By Janelle Borg published 15 May 24 Seymour Duncan’s latest single coils were designed with contemporary country guitarists’ high-gain demands in mind
“A refinement of Leo’s original proposition in every respect”: Fender 70th Anniversary American Professional II Stratocaster review By Neville Marten published 15 May 24 To celebrate yet another anniversary for Fender’s world-beating 1954 design, the company has thrown everything it knows about building great Strats into the melting pot
You’ll never guess what guitar thrash metal pioneer Kerry King learned to play on By Janelle Borg published 14 May 24 Kerry King’s first guitar is as far away from his hellishly barbed electric guitars as you can get
Brian May questioned his guitar abilities ahead of a “challenging” virtuosic collaboration with Jean-Michel Jarre By Janelle Borg published 14 May 24 The Queen guitarist publicly expressed how anxious he was before performing a brand new Jean-Michel Jarre set in front of a 100,000-strong audience
Vito Bratta explains why he switched from Stratocasters to his iconic Steinberger By Matt Owen published 14 May 24 The shred trailblazer recalls how links to EVH's Frankenstein – and a fondness for high-tech gear – prompted his switch to a headless alternative in the '80s
Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' Martin 000-28 is headed to auction again By Matt Parker published 14 May 24 The acoustic guitar was used to pen one of Clapton’s most popular tracks – and has a few distinguishing characteristics…
Epiphone unveils updated made-in-USA Coronet By Matt Owen published 14 May 24 The no-nonsense workhorse boasts period-correct appointments and modern tweaks, and will be crafted in Nashville, Tennessee
Mark Knopfler on how he enlisted Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and dozens more for the all-star Local Hero theme By Jamie Dickson published 14 May 24 Corralling dozens of A-list guitar talent onto one epic track, Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes pulled out the impossible to raise money for teen cancer charities – here's how it all went down
Yngwie Malmsteen traces his Stratocaster story By Phil Weller published 13 May 24 As part of Fender's Strat Sessions, Malmsteen discusses his love affair with the instrument, and tracking the Heaven Tonight solo with his first prototype signature guitar
Buzz Osborne has a piece of playing advice that every guitarist should listen to By Matt Owen published 13 May 24 Words of wisdom from Gene Simmons and author Flannery O'Connor have helped the Melvins maestro maintain his maverick sensibilities