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Wolfgang EVH

Wolfgang Van Halen reveals footage of him shredding EVH's Frankenstein for Eruption tribute

By Will Groves published 12 September 22

Watch Red-hot performance footage unearthed by Wolfgang 45 years after the release of Eruption

Johnny Cash and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails

"It was like someone kissing your girlfriend": Trent Reznor on first hearing Johnny Cash's Hurt

By Will Groves last updated 12 September 22

We lost The Man In Black on this day in 2003

Synthbulance modular ambulance

Call the Synthbulance!

By Will Groves published 12 September 22

Modular emergency responder rolls up to Knobcon 22

A hi-hat cymbal stack

Take in the trash: check out some leading cymbal stacks, plus how to make your own

By Will Groves published 8 September 22

Stacks aren't just for Marshalls

Bongos on a drum kit

Adding percussion colour to your drum kit - a practical guide

By Will Groves published 6 September 22

What are your options, beyond the basics?

Nirvana nevermind

Nevermind: Nirvana wins case over iconic cover image

By Will Groves published 5 September 22

Lawsuit is ‘untimely’, rules US federal judge

Toolroom Academy Infinite

Toolroom Infinite: Can this one knob wonder really do it all?

By Will Groves published 17 August 22

Video Check out this quick and easy build-up and breakdown creator in action

Energy crisis

Music's energy crisis: the massive bills that could finally kill your local live venue

By Will Groves last updated 17 August 22

300+% energy cost bump could finally put the lights out at many clubs and bars, industry bodies claim

Melbourne Instruments Nina

Nina, that synth with the motorised knobs, is finally heading your way - almost

By Will Groves published 16 August 22

Melbourne Instruments' 12-voice analog synth available for pre-order

Sweetwater Gear Exchange

Is this Sweetwater's Reverb and eBay beater?

By Will Groves last updated 5 August 22

Retail giant launches US Gear Exchange second-hand marketplace and It includes the option for zero seller fees

Steve Vai

Steve Vai reveals the pedals he couldn't live without, zombie apocalypse or no zombie apocalypse

By Will Groves published 4 August 22

Join us in the maestro's home studio for an exclusive tour of his stompbox collection

Brian Jones in big sunglasses

"Then we found the big, space alien glasses": Watch two restored Rolling Stones ‘68 Jumpin' Jack Flash promos

By Will Groves published 4 August 22

VIDEO Now in scary hi-res 4K

US flag gun

Gigs with guns: Does festival cancellation hint at a dangerous future for performers and audiences at major US music events?

By Will Groves last updated 4 August 22

Music Midtown announcement linked to Georgia’s “Guns Everywhere” law

IK Amplitube 5 Nu-Tron III

Amplitube users: grab IK's Nu-Tron III automatic wah emulation for free in August

By Will Groves published 3 August 22

Classic keyboard sound-sweetener available for zilch to existing and new Amplitube 5 users

Thomann warehouse

Drone alone: Thomann captures an internal fly-by of its German distro centre - and it's absolutely massive

By Will Groves last updated 1 August 22

Retail giant's logistics flex is well worth a watch

Snapchat launches Sounds Creator Fund, worth up to $100k per artist, per month

By Will Groves published 29 July 22

US-based Distrokid users will be eligible for invitation only grants

Guy Chambers Sound of confidence

"If I can inspire one person, then it’s worth it": Guy Chambers launches the 'Sound of Confidence' song contest

By Will Groves published 28 July 22

Three winners, aged 16-25, will get to visit Robbie Williams and Mark Ronson collaborator's London studio

Mooer Steep audio interface

Mooer enters the audio interface fray with Steep I and II

By Will Groves last updated 27 July 22

Chinese firm sets its sights on increasingly competitive market

Joni Mitchell Newport

"I'm learning": Joni Mitchell on relearning to play guitar by watching online videos "to see where to put my fingers"

By Will Groves published 26 July 22

Star reveals all after rapturously received surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival

Chinese synths

How Richard Nixon and Moog birthed the Chinese synth industry

By Will Groves last updated 26 July 22

And some of the - to us - weird and wonderful results

Thomann Summer Music Madness sale graphic

Win big with Thomann's #SummerMusicMadness contest

By Will Groves published 26 July 22

Video yourself playing in an 'unusual' place to win

Paris Catacombs

Rave from the grave: Crypto devs host illegal party in Paris Catacombs

By Will Groves last updated 4 August 22

Dead good event shrouded in secrecy - until now

Benicassim, festival, Sapain

"If you’re a festival organiser in Barcelona, British bands will be at the bottom of your list" - UK acts playing Euro festivals have nearly halved post-Brexit, estimates report

By Will Groves last updated 21 July 22

Freedom of movement and customs woes to blame, says campaign body

NAMM sign

NAMM 2022 LIVE: All the big music gear news as it happened - new guitars, amps, synths and more

By MusicRadar last updated 6 June 22

Direct from Anaheim, California for the world's biggest music gear event. NAMM = hot new guitars, pedals, synths, drums and much much more

NAMM guitars

NAMM 2022 VIDEO ROUND-UP: The best Guitar gear on show

By Will Groves published 6 June 22

The many, many guitars that dominated NAMM 2022:

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