February 21, 2025

Spotlight

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.

Eric Clapton’s New Album ‘Meanwhile’ Features Six Previously Unreleased Songs; Hear “One Woman” Now

The album includes collaborations with other veterans, including Van Morrison, Bradley Walker, Judith Hill, Daniel Santiago, Simon Climie, and the late Jeff Beck.

David Gilmour Plays Blazing Solos on Body Count’s Revamped ‘Comfortably Numb,’ Continues to Promote New Album ‘Luck and Strange’

"It astonishes me that a tune I wrote almost 50 years ago is back with this great new approach. They've made it relevant again."

Dave Navarro Says ‘Mental Health Issues’ Caused Jane’s Addiction to Cancel Tour

"Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative. We hope that Perry will find the help he needs." -- Dave Navarro

Pretty Shocking!: Jane’s Addiction Cancel Remainder of Reunion Tour

The band's official website has been updated to indicate the rest of the band's North American tour has been canceled. "Unfortunately, the Event Organizer has had to cancel your event," reads a message from Ticketmaster.

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."

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

BUDGET ROCK REVIEW!: Redid RD-100 Semi-Hollow Body 335DB: Glorious or Garbage?

The attractive design, solid construction, and impressive sound of the RD-100 earn it an unconditional green light.

Experience Linkin Park’s Full Livestream Concert with Guest Vocalist Emily Armstrong; Watch Video for New Song “The Emptiness Machine”

"We’re weaving together the sonic touchpoints we’ve been known for and still exploring new ones,” -- Mike Shinoda

Maybe… Definitely: Oasis Reform For World Tour After 15 Year Breakup

“The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.”

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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.