February 21, 2025

Spotlight

Andy Summers Provides a Candid Viewfinder Glimpse at His Life As A Guitarist

"People think, 'Oh God, everyone in The Police hated each other.' That’s not true."

Opeth Will Return to Roar with Dark New Album, ‘The Last Will & Testament’

A vivid, claustrophobic soundtrack complements the emotional chaos of the narrative.

Jerry Cantrell to Release New Solo Album ‘I Want Blood’ On Oct. 18: Listen to “Vilified” Now

I Want Blood, is raw, heavy, and exactly what you’d expect from a man who's spent a lifetime pushing the boundaries of rock n’ roll.

Exploring Guitar Effects and Tones with the Founder of Wampler Pedals

"Don’t turn the gain all the way up. Just because it goes to 10 doesn’t mean it should be there."

Slash is Feeling the Blues on Star-Studded Covers Album ‘Orgy of the Damned’

Over his career, Slash has played blazing metal, irreverent punk, searing...

Nevermind the Occult: Blue Öyster Cult’s Founding Guitarist on 50 Years of Rockin’

"If we influenced Ghost and their sound, they're welcome to it. We don't own the 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.