November 23, 2024

Joey Santiago on Dark ‘Zombies,’ Pixies’ First-Ever Show, Influence on Nirvana, 1992 Implosion, Triumphant Comeback

"I noticed that people weren’t happy anymore and it wasn’t enjoyable anymore. The last gig we had was in Vancouver and I was so angry I punched a hole through the wall in the dressing room."

Latest News

George Harrison’s Early Beatles-Era Futurama Guitar Sold for $1.27 Million, Setting World Record

“George Harrison’s iconic Futurama guitar, one of the most important guitars in rock and roll history and formative to The Beatles’ sound, has made history.”

JOHN MAYALL TO RELEASE ‘SECOND GENERATION BOXSET: LIVE MAGIC 1968-1993’ 

The extensive 30-disc collection is slated for release on March 7. It will feature previously unreleased live recordings spanning Mayall's career.

Talking Heads Re-Release of Debut Album Includes Previously Unreleased Live Version of “Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town”

The set will also include alternate versions of "Psycho Killer" and "Pulled Up," as well as an acoustic version of "Psycho Killer" featuring Arthur Russell.

Jimmy Page and Gibson Release Limited Editions of 1964 SJ-200

Both models feature a Super Jumbo body constructed with highly flamed AAA maple for the back and sides, and AAA Sitka spruce for the top.

JHS Clears Pedal Runway For Flight Delay

In a world full of complex effects pedals, we worked hard to bring you the opposite - a beautifully simple stompbox that combines the most essential delay types with the features that matter.

Jake E. Lee Shot Multiple Times in Las Vegas; Complete Recovery is Expected

Lee was walking his dog when he was struck with bullets from a random shooter.

Two of Dick Dale’s Final Performances Featured on Collaboration Album ‘Dark Brown American Instrument’ (View Full Documentary Below)

In addition to Dale's "Rhythm Surfer," the album features tracks with Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk, Queens of the Stone Age drummer Jon Theodore, Alfredo Ortiz (Beastie Boys, Gogol Bordello) and more.

Artist Spotlight

See Jeff “Skunk” Baxter’s Career-Spanning Special Below

Baxter and his band -- Mark Damian (Drums), Hank Horton (Bass), James Raymond (Keyboards) -- perform hits including “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “My Old School,” and music from Baxter's first solo album, Speed of Heat.

Gibson Celebrates Mary Ford Collection With the Documentary “The History of Mary Ford”

In 1958, it is believed that one Les Paul™ Goldtop model with an ES-295-style floral pickguard and matching armrest was created at the request of Mary Ford. Now, Gibson is honored to release this Mary Ford Les Paul Standard, based on that one-of-a-kind original guitar.

Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Show Off Guitar Collection, Discuss Playing History in Revealing Gibson TV Interview

Hammett, who has been with Metallica since 1983, showed off a variety of instruments during the interview, including vintage Les Pauls, a Korina Flying V prototype, and a 1964 J-180 Everly Brothers acoustic guitar.

Review: Donner ST-700 Offers Quality, Versatility and Affordability

The well-crafted, well-balanced guitar includes locking tuners, two high-gain humbuckers, and a tremolo bar that not only descends but also raises the instrument’s tone without quickly going out of tune.

See Jeff “Skunk” Baxter’s Career-Spanning Special Below

Baxter and his band -- Mark Damian (Drums), Hank Horton (Bass), James Raymond (Keyboards) -- perform hits including “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “My Old School,” and music from Baxter's first solo album, Speed of Heat.

Gear Reviews & News

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Gibson Honors Jeff Beck with Limited-Edition "Yardburst" Les Paul Gibson...

Return to Dust to Conjure the Spirit of Grunge on Upcoming Chevelle Tour

Their single “Belly Up" generated two million views on TikTok in a single weekend.

Ghost Cheekily Reinvent the Concert Doc with “Rite Here Rite Now”

"It’s a rock opera disguised as a mockumentary, charading as an occult film.

REVIEW: Boss Katana-50 Gen 3 – New Possibilities From a Classic Amp

"Takes all the features that were great about the MKII and makes them even better."

REVIEW: Bogren Trivium Ampknob Plug-Ins – Three Versatile, Easy-to-Use Tone Modelers

There’s more to the Trivium Ampknobs than the collective sounds of Trivium.

REVIEW: SBS SS300 – A Versatile, Affordable Shred Machine

Unapologetically built as if the heavy metal party never ended.

REVIEW: Donner Hush-X – Portable and Powerful

Donner Hush-X: Powerful & Portable Upping the ante on the...

REVIEW: Flamma Headphone Amplifier – 52 Amp Models and More

Flamma FX20 Headphone Amplifier Smaller doesn’t always mean better. Many...

REVIEW: ALABS Orbital Pitch – Advanced Circuitry Makes This a Winner

Sturdy, reliable, and tonally precise, the pedal delivers all the benefits of a good pitch shifter along with some new, inventive touches.