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- Guitar News – 06 May 2026
“This never stops taking my breath away”: Joe Walsh becomes the latest guitarist to take a Yamaha Revstar to the stage as the Eagles hit New Orleans
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Adored by Matteo Mancuso and Chris Buck, the fast-rising guitar has now found itself at the heart of one of America’s biggest bands
“Of all the mini practice amps I’ve tried, this is easily my favorite”: Blackstar Beam Mini review
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The world of mini practice amps just got serious, with Blackstar’s new Beam Mini boasting impressive tones in compact form with some surprising twists
DragonForce have a new frontwoman: Alissa White-Gluz, formerly of Arch Enemy
It’s a massive move in the world of power metal.
The post DragonForce have a new frontwoman: Alissa White-Gluz, formerly of Arch Enemy appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
“What started as a joke turned into a track that Steve knew had magic in it”: Eric Clapton recorded a song with Steve Cropper before the session legend’s passing – and it will be part of his final body of work
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The six-string veteran passed away aged 84 last year, but it turns out he sparred with another guitar legend in the studio before he left us
“When I played, it was almost like I made every note count even more. It was rejuvenating”: Why Jared James Nichols has switched to Marshall amps after playing Blackstar for 15 years
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The decision ends a long relationship with Blackstar, with whom he released a series of signature amps
“I couldn’t believe it. When I was 15, I would skip school, take the bus into the city, and see the Grateful Dead at the Fillmore East”: Al Di Meola becomes the latest guitarist to play Jerry Garcia’s “Tiger” on stage
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Since going under the hammer for $11.56 million at the Jim Irsay auction, “Tiger” has also appeared on stage with Derek Trucks
“Without the added bends, this riff would sound a little stale and boring”: Spiritbox’s Mike Stringer shows you how syncopated bends can add extra spice to your metal playing
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Your 21st-century metal workshop is in session, as Stringer shows you how to play Spiritbox’s Holy Roller
“We were high with it, and after just a few takes, we had one of our best ever songs – something that felt like pop music and beyond”: The making of the Smiths’ 1986 classic The Queen Is Dead
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It was a square peg amid the shred scene and almost sank Johnny Marr, but the Smiths’ majestic third album ended up as the jewel in their crown
“A momentous union of two storied and unstoppable forces”: DragonForce announce Alissa White-Gluz as their new vocalist in shock move
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Herman Li says she’s taking them to new levels, but what does that mean for the ex-Arch Enemy singer’s new solo band, Blue Medusa?
“Brian said we’d frightened the life out of them. I thought: ‘Good, we’ve done our job’”: The time Queen thought Iron Maiden – their support act – had upstaged them
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Iron Maiden supported Queen at the inaugural Rock in Rio in 1985.
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“I was like, ‘God, what do I do? If I sit behind the drums, it makes me sad. If I listen to music, it makes me sad’”: Dave Grohl on life in the aftermath of Kurt Cobain’s death – and how his switch to guitar and songwriting marked a new chapter
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Fresh from the release of Foo Fighters’ 12th album, Grohl has looked back on the origins of the multi-decade project that stemmed from intense grief
Orange beer? Legendary guitar amp brand launches its own IPA with Special Brew
Profits will be donated to the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC), which aims to support struggling touring musicians.
The post Orange beer? Legendary guitar amp brand launches its own IPA with Special Brew appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
“I like classical, gospel, Bruno Mars, the Killers and the Weeknd. And I always go back to David Gilmour! If it doesn’t suck, I probably listen to it”: Why P-Funk legend Michael Hampton is keeping an open mind in search of his solo sound
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The P-Funk veteran takes us inside his latest life stage, a much more mellow place than the frenzied funk days of his past
Marshall has unveiled its new mascot – and we’re a little scared
The amp giant is crowdsourcing a name for the somewhat unsettling new character…
The post Marshall has unveiled its new mascot – and we’re a little scared appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
The best analogue guitar preamps and pedalboard amps
What if your valve amp sound could fit inside a backpack? These analogue preamps from Victory, EAE and more make it possible
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“I don’t want to hear someone improvise and stretch out and be completely extemporaneous”: St. Vincent has named her pick for the best guitar solo of all time – and says it should always be played note-for-note
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Annie Clark has named a Steely Dan solo as her favorite – and explained why it’s “sacrosanct”
“The guitar players barely holding onto control as they go into the corners at top speed are my favorite players”: How the Dirty Nil’s sound runs on vintage Marshall power and a healthy serving of the Rat pedal
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Weaned on the Stooges, Luke Bentham developed a taste early on for any player who could “peel paint” from the walls. Here, he walks through the high-volume approach behind the Dirty Nil’s latest, which originally provoked a cease-and-desist from the Holy See…
Blackstar’s Beam Mini is available now – and it packs a mighty punch despite its portable size
The DSP-powered amp crams a whole host of digital models into its compact form factor.
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“It’s my dumb ass for being involved in this stupid industry. It’s evil”: The Black Keys reflect the reasons for their 2024 tour cancellation
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“I’m an artist managed by Live Nation, trying to negotiate with Live Nation, being promoted and ticketed by Live Nation? It’s insane.”
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“Who thought we’d look to the kings of gritty bass for silky neo-soul tones?” Neural DSP Darkglass Ultimate review
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Neural revisits its origins with an expanded suite of Darkglass emulations that have the power to become your go-to bass plugin
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