November 21, 2024

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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."

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."

FRETBUZZ EXCLUSIVE: Unflinching Excerpt From Lamb of God Guitarist Mark Morton’s Autobiography “Desolation”

I punched him twice in the center of his face before noticing that he was knocked out cold.

The Accidental Birth of “Crack Cocaine” and The Morrison Project

"I really had no idea I was making an album. I was just making some music for no real reason."

Sweet Seventy: The Story of the Fender Stratocaster

When Fender launched their first line of Strats in 1954, they thought the instrument would rapidly replace the Telecaster.

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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.”

HeadRush Expands Lineup with Powerful New Gear and Software for Guitarists and Bassists

The Flex Prime features over 600 effects, amps, and emulations, including realistic guitar and bass amps, IRs, microphone models, and a variety of stompbox effects.

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.

Martin and Joe Bonamassa Team Up for Limited Edition 1941 000-45

This exclusive model, with only 45 units available, is a tribute to a golden era of guitar making, echoing the craftsmanship that has made Martin a legendary name for generations.

See Lari Basilio Jam with JHS Team to Promote Signature Pedal, The Violet Distortion

JHS describes the Violet Distortion as "a new take on distortion/overdrive," and adds, "using this pedal is like adding a new and ultra-flexible distortion channel to your favorite clean amplifier."

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.