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Nene Royal Joins Avenged Sevenfold
16-year-old America's Got Talent winner Nene Royal performs with Avenged Sevenfold in Singapore.
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John Norum on Europe's Secret Guitar Solo
John Norum reveals the secret note in Europe's iconic Final Countdown solo that most players miss.
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Dime Guitarz brings Dimebag Darrell's designs to life
Dime Guitarz releases updated Culprit guitar with Dimebag Darrell's designs, honoring his legacy after legal battles.
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Yngwie Malmsteen turned down David Lee Roth's band
Yngwie Malmsteen refused David Lee Roth's solo band offer in 1985, choosing his own path instead.
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Bruce Watson on Big Country's Guitar Legacy
Bruce Watson explains how Big Country's guitar mistakes created timeless music.
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Tony Iommi's Prosthetic Guitar Fingers
Tony Iommi describes how his prosthetic fingertips cause blood-splatter injuries while playing guitar.
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Fender American Professional 2026 Launch
Fender's American Professional line drops with price cuts and player-focused upgrades for 2026.
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Mad Professor Super Black Mini Review
Mad Professor Super Black Mini delivers vintage Fender tones in a compact pedal.
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Ozzy Osbourne Defies Doctors to Play Final Show
Ozzy Osbourne played his last show despite doctors warning it would kill him.
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Gibson Launches HiFi DNA Acoustic Pickup System
Gibson integrates Baggs' studio-grade HiFi DNA pickup system into four new acoustic guitars for high-fidelity sound.
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Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill on Metal's Enduring Sound
Bassist Ian Hill says modern metal's masks hide timeless 70s metal fundamentals.
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Diamond Rowe performs Metallica at NFL game
Diamond Rowe plays Metallica's Enter Sandman at Falcons game.
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Prince's Band Member on Learning Songs Fast
Prince's band member Levi Seacer Jr recalls learning songs in days, fines for missing parts, and his band's unique style.
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Jackson Honors Metal Legends
Jackson releases Legend Series guitars for Randy Rhoads, Scott Ian, Marty Friedman and David Ellefson.
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Keanu Reeves and Bret Domrose on Dogstar's New Album
Keanu Reeves and Bret Domrose discuss Dogstar's latest album, All In Now, and their musical chemistry.
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Jane Wiedlin on Go-Go's Legacy and New Music
Jane Wiedlin reflects on The Go-Go's 40-year legacy, mental health struggles, and new album release.
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Tom Morello Holds Randy Rhoads Guitar
Tom Morello, guitarist for Rage Against the Machine, held Randy Rhoads' iconic Jackson Concorde guitar after Rhoads' sister shared it with him.
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Fender American Pro 2026 Launch
Fender fixes 70-year guitar gripes with new American Pro models starting at $1,799.
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Jonathan Donais on Anthrax's New Album
Jonathan Donais shares how his guitar skills evolved with Anthrax after joining in 2013.
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OctaKing Burstphonic PAF Review
OctaKing's Burstphonic PAF pedal adds harmonic bloom without erasing guitar character.
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Zoom Neurig Amp Modeler
Zoom launches $300 touchscreen amp modeler with NAM AI tech.
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Hideki Ishima on Flower Travellin' Band's political power
Hideki Ishima explains why he left Flower Travellin' Band after political pressure.
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Kevin Morby on guitars and humanity
Kevin Morby says guitars find you like books do, from cheap pawn shop guitars to $3,000 Rickenbackers.
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Slash Wins Les Paul Spirit Award
Slash honored with Les Paul Spirit Award for guitar innovation and legacy.
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John Mayer plays Eddie Van Halen guitar at Soundstage of Hope
John Mayer performs Eddie Van Halen's signature guitar at Soundstage of Hope benefit concert.
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Dolly Parton's Guitar Legacy
Dolly Parton's unique guitar skills inspired musicians across generations.
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Guitar World Gear Roundup
Joe Bonamassa's digital Twin amp wins over skeptical guitarist in Fender's new release.
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Best Guitar Jam Story
A legendary guitar jam featuring Buddy Guy, John Mayer, and others at his 90th birthday concert.
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Stanley Jordan's Metal Album with James Hetfield
Stanley Jordan uses James Hetfield's ESP Iron Cross guitar to create a metal album with tandem guitar technique.
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Zakk Wylde on tonewood debate
Zakk Wylde says guitar wood choice doesn't affect sound.
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Pink Floyd Guitar Quiz Reveals Hidden Player
David Gilmour's 'Comfortably Numb' features a hidden guitarist in Pink Floyd's lineup.
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Todd Huth's Primus Guitar Legacy
Todd Huth wrote early Primus guitar parts after a seventh-grade talent show dismissal.
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Wayne Charvel: Guitar Innovator & Legacy
Wayne Charvel's guitar innovations shaped rock music, from hot-rodded Strats to Eddie Van Halen's iconic Frankenstein guitar.
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Rhonda Smith's Unforgettable Bass
Rhonda Smith's unique bass sound, borrowed from Gary Grainger, defines her new supergroup The Power of 3.
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Eric Gales position shifts unlock melodic ideas
Eric Gales uses position shifts to create new melodic ideas across the fretboard.
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Paul Simon's 5 Basslines That Made Him a Superstar
Paul Simon's bass players created iconic sounds for 5 hits, including a fretless bass on Graceland.
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Van Halen's Early Days Uncovered
Greg Renoff, a college professor, uncovered Van Halen's backyard party beginnings and early struggles.
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Mastodon's New Album After Brent Hinds' Death
Mastodon releases Marrow Deep following Brent Hinds' death, honoring his legacy with new music.
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Alek Darson's Inner Child Project
Alek Darson mixes progressive metal with his inner child.
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Paul Reed Smith Debunks Dentist Guitar Joke
Paul Reed Smith challenges the myth that PRS guitars are for dentists with a laugh and facts.
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Oasis Don't Look Back In Anger Streaming
Oasis documentary hits Disney+ and Hulu on Oct 9 with NordVPN access.
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Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Retires After 57 Years
Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill retires after 57 years with arthritis forcing him to step down.
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Journey show halted by medical emergency
Journey's Tulsa concert paused after drummer Deen Castronovo's medical emergency.
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Tarantino Destroyed 145-Year-Old Guitar On Purpose
Ex-Martin employee reveals Quentin Tarantino intentionally smashed a 145-year-old acoustic guitar in The Hateful Eight to get a genuine reaction from Jennifer Jason Leigh.
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Michael Hampton on Funkadelic's gear and legacy
Michael Hampton recalls using Aerosmith's old gear for Funkadelic's 1975 album.
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Tony Iommi and Andrew Watt clash over Black Sabbath album
Tony Iommi and Andrew Watt disagree on why Black Sabbath's final album never happened.
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Vintage Guitars Saved by German Owners
German distributor Musik Wein saves UK budget guitar brand Vintage Guitars from closure after founder's death.
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Guitar Giveaway Scam Turned Reality
A UK guitar giveaway site wins a Gibson Flying V for 48p after initial scam fears.
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Behringer Faces Lawsuit Over Klon Centaur Clone
Behringer's Klon Centaur clone faces lawsuit after legal battle with original maker.
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Gwen Stefani's Dad Discount Led Tony Kanal to Yamaha Bass
Tony Kanal bought his first bass with a Yamaha discount from Gwen Stefani's dad, borrowing $350 for a BB1600.
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Aerosmith Hollywood Bowl Shows
Aerosmith confirm two Hollywood Bowl shows as possible farewell tour finale.
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Bowed Guitar Technique Tips
How to make electric guitar sound ethereal with violin bow.
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Joe Bonamassa's Digital Amp Launch
Joe Bonamassa gets first Fender signature amp with all-digital features.
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Gibson Revives Iconic 1957 L-5 CES Reissue
Gibson launches a $11,999 reissue of its legendary 1957 L-5 CES archtop guitar for collectors and players.
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Wylde Audio Launches First Acoustic Guitars
Zakk Wylde's new acoustic guitars debut after 10 years of electric gear.
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Save on Beyerdynamic Headphones for Prime Day
Prime Day discounts on Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro and DT 770 Pro headphones.
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Anthrax on final album and family trauma
Anthrax's new album may be their last record after family trauma and a disastrous cruise.
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Mooer Multi-Effects Deal
Prime Day deal offers Mooer GE150 pedals for under $200.
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Musician's Friend Rocktober Sale Deals
Musician's Friend offers up to 50% off guitars and gear in their Rocktober sale.
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Prime Day Guitar Deals
Amazon Prime Day guitar deals hit Guitar Center and Sweetwater with up to $899 off Gibson Les Pauls.
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