September 6, 2024

Steve Brown on the Rise and Fall of Trixter, Multi-Tasking in the Music Business, and Bringing a new Face to Ace

“I call my mentality the octopus. When you have your tentacles out in many different directions, you have a lot more options to draw from."

Latest News

Slash Releases Soundtrack of Music He Wrote for Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights

"Similar to how music enhances a film, I composed this score to evoke a sense of emotional terror inspired by these iconic monsters."

Boss Unveils SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay

Create a wide range of complex and creative textures, from subtle echoes to dense rhythmic patterns.

Fender Upgrades Mustang Micro Headphone Amp Series with 25 Amp Tones, 25 Effects, More!

With 100 editable preset slots and Bluetooth connectivity, the Mustang Micro Plus is a versatile, powerful new tool.

Jimi Hendrix’s “Love Drops” Flying V Receives Epiphone Tribute

The guitar is a recreation of the instrument Hendrix hand-painted and played extensively from 1967-1969.

Watch Neil Young Unbox ‘Archives Vol. III’ Box Set

The Deluxe box set contains 198 tracks, 15 previously unreleased songs, and 121 unreleased versions of catalog tracks.

Dropkick Murphys Wrap Up “Woody Guthrie Chapter” with Documentary “This Machine Rising” (Watch Below)

The film chronicles Dropkick Murphys' two-year journey working with previously unreleased Woody Guthrie lyrics.

Watch New 30-Minute Interview with Oasis Songwriter Noel Gallagher About the Birth of the Band’s Debut ‘Definitely Maybe’

The deluxe reissue of the album, out on August 30th, features previously unheard demos, outtakes, and alternative recordings.

Artist Spotlight

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.”

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."

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

Gear Reviews & News

FINAL NOTES

Gibson Honors Jeff Beck with Limited-Edition "Yardburst" Les Paul Gibson...

Return to Dust to Conjure the Spirit of Grunge on Upcoming Chevelle Tour

Their single “Belly Up" generated two million views on TikTok in a single weekend.

Ghost Cheekily Reinvent the Concert Doc with “Rite Here Rite Now”

"It’s a rock opera disguised as a mockumentary, charading as an occult film.

REVIEW: Boss Katana-50 Gen 3 – New Possibilities From a Classic Amp

"Takes all the features that were great about the MKII and makes them even better."

REVIEW: Bogren Trivium Ampknob Plug-Ins – Three Versatile, Easy-to-Use Tone Modelers

There’s more to the Trivium Ampknobs than the collective sounds of Trivium.

REVIEW: SBS SS300 – A Versatile, Affordable Shred Machine

Unapologetically built as if the heavy metal party never ended.

REVIEW: Donner Hush-X – Portable and Powerful

Donner Hush-X: Powerful & Portable Upping the ante on the...

REVIEW: Flamma Headphone Amplifier – 52 Amp Models and More

Flamma FX20 Headphone Amplifier Smaller doesn’t always mean better. Many...

REVIEW: ALABS Orbital Pitch – Advanced Circuitry Makes This a Winner

Sturdy, reliable, and tonally precise, the pedal delivers all the benefits of a good pitch shifter along with some new, inventive touches.