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Metal Hammer writers name their best gigs of 2023

From the monolithic Metallica to rising stars like Green Lung, these are the greatest shows that Team Hammer saw this year

Metal Hammer · Dec 21, 2023

“When I listened to Danny Gatton’s mind-boggling licks, I realized that they depended on a different technique. It just wasn’t possible to flatpick most of them”: Josh Smith presents a crash course in hybrid picking and fast-paced jump blues soloing

Smith’s guide to modern blues soloing takes things up a notch, analyzing the blistering technique of jump blues god Danny Gatton

Guitar World · Dec 21, 2023

6 "wrong" production techniques that turned out right

We round up six examples of how ignoring conventional studio wisdom can lead to fantastic musical results

MusicRadar · Dec 21, 2023

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Who are the new greats of Irish music? Five musicians to watch out for

The world lost three great Irish musicians in 2023: Shane MacGowan, Sinéad O’Connor and Christy Dignam. While their music reflected their individual struggles and resilience, it also grappled with the evolving essence of Irish identity. Their work stands as a reminder of Ireland’s complex history.

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023

John Lennon’s son Julian reveals the one Beatles song that drives him ‘up the wall’

‘It’s something that’ll always be dark to me,’ musician and photographer Julian said of classic track

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023

“Bob Marley didn’t want to hear my jazz-rock… I had to start all over again. I needed to play slower and add more feeling. Once I did, he told me, ‘That’s it, man!’” Al Anderson opens up on his tumultuous time with a reggae icon

From No Woman, No Cry to Natty Dread and Revolution, every Bob Marley and The Wailers track Al Anderson played on was a hit – but he lived through broken promises, bad vibes from his replacement and sleeping rough on a mosquito-ridden beach to make it

Guitar World · Dec 21, 2023

‘The melodies are mega!’ Liam Gallagher and the Stone Roses’ John Squire announce album

First single Just a Rainbow is to be released on 5 January, with gigs hinted at for later in the year

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023

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“Eddie was like a new sun appearing in the sky. You could sense that the world would never be the same”: From the big bang of Eruption to tone tips and warm-ups – Paul Gilbert shares the knowledge gleaned from a lifetime studying Eddie Van Halen

The shred icon salutes his greatest influence – with the insight of a fellow guitar obsessive

Guitar World · Dec 21, 2023

Christmas Number 1: Wham! and Sam Ryder battle it out for top spot

Sam Ryder is hoping to claim the top spot over Wham! with You're Christmas to Me

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023

“The hallmarks of Pink Floyd during the Obscured By Clouds era, with some deftly disturbing guitar plunges… A uniquely gifted and unfathomable band”: Thee Hypnotics’ Come Down Heavy remains hard to define

Their 1990 studio debut was full of prog promise - but one member’s reputed refusal to deal with his drug addiction limited their rise

Louder · Dec 21, 2023

Richie Sambora on Dolly Parton: "If you're not a fan, then you don't understand music very much"

Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora on blowing up Glastonbury with Dolly Parton, playing on Rockstar, and why "Dolly is Elvis, man"

Louder · Dec 21, 2023

"I'd like to establish a solo career before I start to live off past glories": Watch a subdued but hopeful Phil Lynott give his final ever TV interview

Phil Lynott appeared on early cable channel Music Box just weeks before his death in early 1986

Louder · Dec 21, 2023

"I saw one royalty cheque... and I never saw anything else from that point on": Edwyn Starr's raging classic War may have made his name, but it didn't make him rich

‘War! Huh! Yeah! What is it good for? Absolutely nothin’!’: 10 words that entered the public consciousness in 1970 and have never left

Louder · Dec 21, 2023

"I've always been lucky because I don’t have to practice": guitarist Albert Lee has spent 60 years as a professional musician and he's still going strong

After years of studio sessions and tours with Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, Bill Wyman and more, country picker Albert Lee looks back

Louder · Dec 21, 2023

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Metal Hammer · Dec 20, 2023

"If you see anyone throwing things, beat them up": Watch Axl Rose berate a crowd in Argentina via his translator in 1992

In late 1992 Guns N' Roses played at the River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires - against the wishes of Argentina's president

Latin Times · Dec 20, 2023

Kim Loaiza Reaches Number 1 on Spotify Global Album List and... Wait, Is She Announcing Her Retirement?

Mexican singer and content creator Kim Loaiza is in the middle of a social media storm after she admitted lying to her fans to promote her music

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023

Bob Johnson obituary

Steeleye Span guitarist whose rock, blues and folk influences became crucial to the band’s success

MusicRadar · Dec 20, 2023

“People say it’s like going to Wonka’s candy factory”: PRS Guitars is offering tours of its Maryland factory

Get up close and personal with the 27-fret Sorcerer’s Apprentice and other rarities in the PRS archive and see what goes on behind-the-scenes at a high-end guitar brand

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Marie Claire · Dec 20, 2023

As Engagement Rumors Swirl, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Make Plans for Christmas and New Year's Eve Together

If that's not serious couple behavior, we don't know what is.

MusicRadar · Dec 20, 2023

Learn to play four easy classic Christmas songs on guitar

Your families are going to thank you for this… hopefully!

Zenger · Dec 20, 2023

Menu From Beatles’ Flight In 1965 Sold For Nearly $9K

The group traveled to the Bahamas in Feb 1965 to film scenes for their second feature film HELP! before returning a month later.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023

Tina Turner remembered by Martyn Ware

The producer and Heaven 17 musician recalls the humble star who gave him tea and biscuits, and who could record a hit track in one take

Louder · Dec 20, 2023

“I had this huge chip on my shoulder… People were incredibly hostile. My confidence was a mess. I was an ‘80s icon’ for 15 years and that drove me mad”: Whatever you think of Gary Numan’s work, it’s progressive - and even he can live with it now

From underground punk to chart-topping pop star, reviled has-been to highly regarded seminal influence, the electronic pioneer has enjoyed four decades in music. But just how prog is he?

Guitar World · Dec 20, 2023

The turnaround is a cornerstone of any good blues or jazz solo – and YouTube guitar tutor royalty Tim Lerch will up your game with these must-learn licks

Your next jam session is about to get a whole lot classier with these jazz-inflected blues turnaround ideas

Guitar World · Dec 20, 2023

“I wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for Master of Puppets”: Mark Tremonti on how Metallica's classic record changed his life – and how James Hetfield's right hand shaped his picking style

The metal trailblazers had an immeasurable impact on the Alter Bridge axeman – here, he discusses what makes Hetfield and Kirk Hammett such a potent duo

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