September 16, 2024

News and Notes

Jimi Hendrix’s “Love Drops” Flying V Receives Epiphone Tribute

The guitar is a recreation of the instrument Hendrix hand-painted and played extensively from 1967-1969.

Watch Neil Young Unbox ‘Archives Vol. III’ Box Set

The Deluxe box set contains 198 tracks, 15 previously unreleased songs, and 121 unreleased versions of catalog tracks.

Dropkick Murphys Wrap Up “Woody Guthrie Chapter” with Documentary “This Machine Rising” (Watch Below)

The film chronicles Dropkick Murphys' two-year journey working with previously unreleased Woody Guthrie lyrics.

Watch New 30-Minute Interview with Oasis Songwriter Noel Gallagher About the Birth of the Band’s Debut ‘Definitely Maybe’

The deluxe reissue of the album, out on August 30th, features previously unheard demos, outtakes, and alternative recordings.

Dream Theater to Release Seven LP Box Spanning Early Career

The set highlights the band's evolution during the '90s, and features four acclaimed albums.

Steve Vai Joins Forces with Positive Grid for Signature Spark Mini

"The four tones allow for inspirational playing and I built these presets around my interests."

UA’s ANTI Pedal Delivers Modern Metal Mayhem

Capture the scooped ferocity and feral bite of death metal, black metal, New American Metal, metalcore, nu-metal, and more.

God-Metal Hair Band Stryper Returns With “When We Were Kings”

"We want to incorporate the classic sound that older fans miss with the modern sound that newer fans hope for."

Jack White and Gamechanger Audio Release Fifth Anniversary Version of Plasma Coil Pedal

"It's a fantastic-sounding and visually striking pedal, and this white edition is a great way to celebrate its anniversary."

Watch Green Day’s Skateboard Video “Monsters & Saviors”

Skaters include Nyjah Huston, Jake Yanko, and Giovanni Vianna.

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Jazz Legend Mike Stern Conquers Anguish and Injury On New Album, ‘Echoes And Other Songs’

"I’m gonna keep trying with whatever I got. "You know, I got to. Because I love it, and love means that some days you hate it; those two sides are on the same coin."

Eric Clapton’s Star-Studded 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival Celebrated With New Box Sets

Performers included blues veterans Joe Bonamassa and Santana, rock veterans like Sheryl Crow and John Mayer, rising stars such as Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, hybrid blues act Gary Clark Jr., and even folk-rock pioneer Roger McGuinn.

Seven Early Beatles Records Return to Life in Vinyl Box Set ‘The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums in Mono’

The box, which will be released on November 22, features seven albums released in the U.S. between January 1964 and March 1965

Steve Vai’s Extensive Guitar Collection Documented in New Book ‘Wire & Wood’

We scoured the globe to find many of these guitars, as I had given many away or sold them through the years. The results are stunning and the book is a masterpiece." -- Steve Vai

Billy Morrison’s Rise from Billy Idol Sidekick to Celebrated Solo Artist

"It doesn't matter how much technical skill you have. If you have something important to say through music, just say it however you can."

Judas Priest Remix Debut Album ‘Rocka Rolla’ Into a Killing Machine

“It’s great to look back and see our future unfurl — from little metal acorns mighty metal oaks do grow. One small step for metal, one giant leap for metalkind — a lifelong metal journey began with these songs. -- Rob Halford

Steve Brown on the Rise and Fall of Trixter, Multi-Tasking in the Music Business, and Bringing a new Face to Ace

“I call my mentality the octopus. When you have your tentacles out in many different directions, you have a lot more options to draw from."