6+ day, 17+ min ago   (347+ words) From September 26–28, 2025, the Mannheim Rosengarten once again transformed into Europe’s hub of guitar culture. The GUITAR SUMMIT 2025 – now in its seventh edition – exceeded all expectations, drawing 14,600 visitors, more than ever before. The share of international guests rose once again, and…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (841+ words) On the new Everything’s Falling, the Monterrey trio deliver their most ambitious effort yet. Guitarist Dany Villarreal on her signature PRS, her sisters, and the festival-sized riffs at the record’s core. The Warning (l-r): Alejandra “Ale” Villarreal, Dany Villarreal, Paulina…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (521+ words) First 610 sets include a Nerdville #001 luggage tag, certificate of authenticity signed by Joe Bonamassa and Seymour, and limited-edition packaging After many years of recreating pickups from some of Joe’s favorite instruments, Seymour Duncan and Bonamassa have teamed up to replicate…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1536+ words) But perhaps most important, each of these tools spoke up in their own voice and said, “There is music within these wires, wood, and circuits. Come! Take it and make it yours!” We’re quite certain you’ll find your own tune…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (431+ words) “We’ve been planning this since 1973,” Vai says with a laugh. “Just unconsciously.” The album came together after a G3 reunion tour created an unexpected opening in their schedules. What began as a suggestion to record a single track quickly expanded when Satriani…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1150+ words) The last few years have seen a resurgence in metal that’s largely informed by occult bands of the 1970s like Coven, Witchfinder General, Bedemon, and Pagan Altar. Today it’s not uncommon for groups like Ghost, Aqua Nebula Oscillator, Purson, and Orchid…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1151+ words) The man’s first five albums walk the listener through the varied genes of his vintage vinyl collection. He’s gone through phases that include Free Design-influenced soft rock, classic hootenanny folk, Left Bank-esque baroque pop, bossa nova tinged ballads, neon ’80s power…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1081+ words) The veteran multi-instrumentalist has spent his career playing with rock’s biggest names—from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Pearl Jam. On his new solo album, A Drop in the Ocean, Klinghoffer is stripping it all back. Yet that was…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1204+ words) Even back when Hiss Golden Messenger frontman MC Taylor and Brooklyn-based guitarist Scott Hirsch played together in indie-twang troupe the Court & Spark, they shared a love of well-crafted songs trimmed in exquisite guitar tones. At one time, they even got…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1154+ words) Los Angeles trio Zig Zags builds on a foundation of scuzzy, punk-paced rock ’n’ roll similar to ’70s bands like Bizarros and the Rubber City Rebels. But listen closely to their Ty Segall-produced eponymous debut, and you’ll also hear trace elements…...