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Dimmu Borgir’s Silenoz on playing a guitar inspired by a shark – and why you can be black metal and still love the blues
By Jonathan Horsley published
The symphonic black metal trailblazer offers us a tour of his signature Okkultist, expresses a deep appreciation of W.A.S.P. and stakes out the limits of a musical education

Mark Morton and Gibson unveil a signature Les Paul that brings the fire with a “flamethrower” bridge humbucker
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Lamb Of God guitarist's long-awaited Les Paul features an all-new set of ceramic humbuckers and is limited to just 350 units worldwide
![Vernon Reid of Living Colour [left] smiles as he plays his Reverend signature model live onstage. On the right, Jack White, bathed in blue stage lights, plays his Fender Triplecaster.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8nesie45SGgARsJpqKkKMQ-320-80.jpg)
Vernon Reid says he hopes he and Jack White have started a trend for pro guitarists swapping signature models
By Jonathan Horsley published
It all started with a chance meeting at the airport but now the Living Colour guitarist says he's already lined up more high-profile trades

“It is not for me to weigh in on the band’s decision”: Judge rules Motley Crue were within rights to fire Mick Mars
By Will Simpson published
Guitarist was evicted fully from band when he quit touring in 2022

“I wish we’d had something like this at my school”: Justin Hawkins opens studio at Hereford Cathedral School
By Will Simpson published
“It means the world to have a studio named after me,” he says

“We had nothing to do with it creatively”: Chili Peppers distance themselves from Hillel Slovak doc
By Will Simpson published
Guitarist died in 1988, aged 26

“I wanted to be heavier and faster than they were”: Dave Mustaine on – guess what? – his split from Metallica
By Will Simpson published
Plus he says his younger self “just needed to be loved”

“The solo is his interpretation of war. Such a brilliant piece of artistry”: Slash hails a Hendrix classic
By Paul Elliott published
“It’s just pure, soul-wrenching emotion”
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![Zakk Wylde [right], Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown perform as Pantera during their 2023 reunion/tribute tour honouring late members, Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tgbPsbWYWpBaURNSQhHTdH-320-80.jpg)