February 22, 2025

News and Notes

Prog Rock Pioneers Nektar Prepare for ‘A Mission to Mars.’

For over half a century, Nektar has been a guiding star for countless fans of adventurous, experimental music.

Critically Acclaimed Film ‘The Blues Society’ Now Available on DVD, Streaming Video

The documentary re-evaluates the life of the Memphis Country Blues Festival through the lens of race and the counterculture of the ‘60s.

Aerosmith Hang Up Touring Boots Due to Steven Tyler’s Vocal Injury

"We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision."

Smashing Pumpkins Release Old-School New Album, ‘Aghori Mhori Mei’

"[I was] not so much [interested] in looking backwards with sentimentality, but rather as a means to move forward."

Guitar Center Employees Open Amp Box Full of Drugs

Instead of divvying up the proceeds and planning a big party they called the police.

Watch Chelsea Wolfe Documentary, Listen to Remixes From New EP “Undone”

"I called in some artists I really respect to expand upon the sonic universe we created."

REVIEW: Playwell Tank G: A Versatile Option in the Compact Multi-Effects Market

For players who want to add diversity and depth to their sound with a single tool, this purple pedal is a solid option.

Gamechanger Audio Releases Video Demonstrating 10 Uses For “Intelligent” Auto Delay Pedal

The pedal analyzes a player's dynamics and pitch and adjusts delay time, feedback, and modulation accordingly.

Donner Unveils Enhanced Hush-I Pro Travel Guitar

The guitar includes a variety of preset tones, allowing players to dial in their desired sound.

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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.