February 22, 2025

News and Notes

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.

Beatles Photos Taken by Paul McCartney Will Debut in “Eyes of the Storm” Exhibit in 2025

More than 250 images taken between 1963 and 1964 will be on display.

Paul Gilbert Discovers Four Prized Guitars Stolen Before Frankfurt Show

The guitarist has posted the serial numbers of the instruments.

Dave Stewart to Direct Musical Film Based on His Early Years

Sharon D. Clarke will play the lead roll alongside up-and-coming musician Tom A. Smith. Production is slated to begin in early 2025.

BUDGET ROCK: Meet Ms. ANN and Mr. EFCS, Tools For Turning the Tank G Multi-Effects Pedal Into a Serious Player

A new powerful combination of software and hardware tools radically improves the available tones and tweaking options available for the Tank G.

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Gibson TV and AXS TV Join Forces to Celebrate National Guitar Day with Slash, Mike Campbell, More

The network opens with an expose of the cherished gear of blues master Buddy Guy, and then continues its deep dive into the extraordinary, personal guitar collections of music’s biggest artists.

FretBuzz Gear of the Year 2024: Keeley Octa Psi — From Dark to Whimsial, a Simple, Versatile Fuzz Octave Combo

Inspired by and integrating elements of Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PI, the Digitech Whammy Pedal, and the Electro-Harmonix Pitchfork polyphonic pitch shifter, anyone looking to embellish or enhance their playing will find plenty to enjoy.

Watch a Preview For “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” A New Biography About the Year Jimmy Page’s Post-Yardbirds Band Went Supernova

“When I saw the early cut of the film premiered, at the Venice Film Festival, it was amazing. The energy of the story, and the power of the music, is phenomenal." -- Jimmy Page

Gibson Unveils New Custom Color Series ES-335 & ES-335 Figured Models

Offered in Figured Top and Plain Top versions, the new Gibson Custom Color Series ES-335s join the previously released and popular SG™ Standard, SG Standard ’61, and the Les Paul™ Standard 50s and 60s guitars.

Marshall Lights Up NAMM with New Gear, Benefit Show for California Wildfires Featuring Tom Morello, Nita Strauss, Others

In response to the recent wildfires affecting communities in Los Angeles, Marshall partnered with iconic DIY venue Chain Reaction to host an all-star benefit show during NAMM, with all proceeds going directly to MusiCares.

Watch the Mountain of New Gear Being Showcased at NAMM 2025

Here is some hot news about new products by Marshall, ESP, Peavey, Ibanez, Friedman, and Taylor. Stay tuned for more.

FretBuzz Gear of the Year 2024: Best Experimental Modulation — Gamechanger Audio Auto Chorus

Sonic adventurers and thrill seekers will grin in dumbstruck euphoria as they tinker with the multitude of configurations.