Latest articles by Robert Laing
Guitarist Issue 303: Fifty years of the Gibson V and Explorer plus free DVD!
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Down In A Studio Hole: Alice In Chains to record new album in October
Alice In Chains will enter the studio in October to begin recording their first new studio album since their 1995 self-titled release.
Sold: Hendrix guitar goes for £280,000 in auction
The first guitar that Jimi Hendrix ever set light to onstage has been sold for £280,000 in a London auction yesterday.
Riff And Win: Gibson and Haynes launch online competition
Fancy yourself as a riffmaster? You could win a Les Paul…
Master Of Tickets: Metallica to play 02 Arena next month, tickets £5 each
Metallica will play a show at the O2 Arena in London on September 15th ahead of their new album's release and tickets will only cost £5.
This Charming Band: Johnny Marr joins The Cribbs full-time
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr likes joining bands; following on from his tenure with Modest Mouse he's now announced that he'll be permanently joining the ranks of The Cribs.
Higher Voltage: New AC/DC album to weigh in with a whopping 15 tracks
The wheels on the chariot of the gods of rock are finally turning again…
Win: Gibson and Haynes launch riff competition
Fancy yourself as a riffmaster? You could win a Les Paul…
Lies: Lenny Kravitz not joining Velvet Revolver
Lenny Kravitz has denied yesterday's rumours that he is set to become the new singer of the troubled Velvet Revolver.
Epic Fail: Guitar marathon world record attempt fades out fast
Indian musician Sebastian Joseph's attempt to break the Guinness record for playing a guitar non-stop for 48 hours failed on Friday after he complained of health problems.
Double Cream: Clapton and Co to return again for another reunion?
Cream bassist Jack Bruce has suggested that the band may reunite this autumn for a special one-off show in London.
Rock And Grohl: Foo Fighters Wembley show with Zeppelin coming to DVD
For Foo Fighters fans who weren't there and wish they had been this is very good news indeed…
It's What He Would Have Wanted: Supergroup tribute to Dimebag
This year the US Ozzfest will be just a one-off one-day event, but egg thowing extrordinaire and festival organizer Sharon Osbourne is planning something extra special.
Ooh La La: Faces to reform?
The Faces keyboard player Ian McLagan has confirmed that rest of the band, including singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ronnie Wood, are considering a reunion.
The Bids Are Alright: Townsend guitar sells for £32,450 at auction
A 1967 Gibson SG owned by Pete Townsend has sold at auction for £32,450.
Shred School: Mark Tremonti to release first guitar tuition DVD next month
He's one of our favourite heavy rock players and in July Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti will release an 'all-access guitar instruction' DVD titled The Sound And The Story. Here's the blurb:
Wish You Could Hear: David Gilmour announces first ever solo live album
David Gilmour's first ever solo live album arrives – Live In Gdansk – arrives on 15 September will feature Pink Floyd songs never previously performed with an orchestra.