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“One of the most distinctive musical architects of the last three decades”: Which 90s rock icon is being honoured by NAMM?
By Will Simpson published
He will be this year’s recipient of the TEC Innovation award

“Back in the old days we all had those ‘magic’ guitars or amps”: Kiss star doesn’t know what gear he used on his new EP
By Andrew Daly published
"We thought it would be fun to record again"

Danielle Haim names her biggest guitar influences, including the player she calls “the most underrated”
By Ben Rogerson published
“I love muted jabs and more rhythmic playing,” she says. “I think that's the stuff that I really, really love”

“Noel has said, ‘No rest for the immensely talented'”: Gem Archer on the chances about future Oasis activity
By Will Simpson published
Plus Liam says an unequivocal ‘no’ to Knebworth in 2026

Seymour Duncan teams up with Dino Cazares for signature Machete humbuckers – and their versatility might surprise you
By Jonathan Horsley published
Available for six or seven-string guitars, the Machete is the same high-powered heavy-hitter Cazares uses in his signature Ormsby guitar, and is all about power and clarity

Brian May just got Tony Iommi the best Christmas present ever
By Jonathan Horsley published
Talk about doing Christmas shopping early? May's gift was two years in the making, and it's a big one – Queen meets Black Sabbath on a Red Special replica with a signature Iommi twist

Davey Johnstone on guitar shopping with Elton John – and how he ended up with his iconic Les Paul Custom
By Jonathan Horsley published
Johnstone says some of his best guitars came via the kindness of Elton John as he recalls one surreal day in the legendary NYC gear institution Manny's and the unexpected gift of a Clapton Strat

“The whole thing that AI can do – if you think about it, it’s just really creepy”: A warning from Aerosmith's Joe Perry
By Andrew Daly published
“It’s nuts, man!” the veteran guitarist says

"This record shouldn’t, strictly speaking, be possible at all”: Here's Autechre – reinterpreted on acoustic guitar
By Will Simpson published
Shane Parish is releasing a whole covers album

“If I sit down with a Dumble, the last thing I’m going to do is do any kind of fast techniques”: Mark Tremonti on why he is addicted to Dumble amps
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Alter Bridge and Creed guitarist's love for Dumbles underlines the importance of choosing the right amp for your style
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