Rob Power

Some may tell you otherwise, but for us, it's never just about the music. It's about the process: the blood, sweat and (most likely) beers that went into an album, a gig or an entire career.

Stompboxes that would improve every guitarist's life

Getting up on a stage in front of actual, living humans isn't easy. But it's a whole lot harder when things go wrong. And they will go wrong, friends. So very wrong.

You love guitars. That's why you're on MusicRadar, reading reviews of guitars you are quite certain you need, indulging your passion.

How to channel kung fu in your playing

Gear yourself up for the most/least wonderful time of the year

Yes, we're talking about guitar teachers, and what they 'teach' - or rather, what they //don't// teach.

Creation-aping shoegazers with a penchant for animal masks

Most 18-24 year old now unable to afford to attend festivals

Winners of 58th Ivor Novello Awards unveiled in London ceremony

Period correct Les Paul will blow a sizable hole in your pocket

Fancy catching Rush on the UK leg of the Clockwork Angels tour and bag yourself a bass into the bargain? We thought so...

Bag tickets to the huge Scottish festival taking place on the 24 - 27 May

Some holidays are better timed than others

Zero gravity guitar hero plays Space Oddity in orbit

Chilled out entertainer to return in video tutorials

Hook heavy synth-led songsmithery from the heard of Derbyshire

Legendary modded SG Special joins the ranks of Gibson artist models

Signature guitar rolled out for Eagles lead guitarist

Guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison to be displayed before sale

Design your take on the famous Orange logo for a chance to win

Join Iron Maiden, Slipknot and Rammstein at this year's Download

Extended Play is available exclusively through iTunes

Copies of Synyster Gates signature model appear on auction sites

You'll soon be able to tinker with your tones via TonePrint app