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NAMM 2023: Taylor takes its 814ce model to elegant new heights with Builder’s Edition collection version

The latest luxurious inductee into Taylor's premium club of acoustics features some subtle aesthetic and functional upgrades

Guitar World · Apr 11, 2023

Kirk Hammett hits back at solo trolls: “My friends down the street could probably play a better solo than Lux Æterna – but what’s the point?”

In an explosive new interview, the Metallica legend explains why sweep picking is pointless, what makes melodic pentatonic playing harder than shredding, and names just three guitarists who make good music with arpeggios

Guitar World · Apr 11, 2023

Jo O'Meara's tribute after 'tragic' death of S Club 7 bandmate Paul Cattermole

Paul Cattermole died at the age of 46 last week

Wales Online · Apr 11, 2023

Taylor Swift makes defiant statement in first public outing since Joe Alwyn split

Taylor Swift was spotted in good spirits while out for food with pal and producer Jack Antonoff following her split from British boyfriend Joe Alwyn

Daily Mirror · Apr 11, 2023

The Hold Steady: Craig Finn on revolution tourists, desperate characters and exploitation

"When The Hold Steady gets together and there’s big guitars and big drums, the stories I want to tell are bigger" - Craig Finn

Louder · Apr 11, 2023

Tracks Of The Week: extraordinary new music from Ghost, Greta Van Fleet and more

Eight songs to save some rock'n'roll souls, including Texas Hippie Coalition, Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers, the Night Flight Orchestra and more

Louder · Apr 11, 2023

Montrose: Paper Money - Album Of The Week Club review

After announcing their arrival with a stone-cold classic, Montrose returned to the studio in 1974 to record an underwhelming second album. Perhaps they should have released them in reverse order

Louder · Apr 11, 2023

Roger Daltrey says it's unlikely The Who will ever tour The US again

"I never say never, but at the moment it’s very doubtful" - Roger Daltrey

Louder · Apr 10, 2023

Frankie Goes To Hollywood 'to reunite after 20 years' for Eurovision Song Contest

The popular 80s pop band were reportedly asked to perform at the competition in their home town of Liverpool ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest taking place in May

Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2023

Lasse Wellander, guitarist for Swedish pop icons ABBA, dies at 70

"The importance of his creative input in the recording studio as well as his rock solid guitar work onstage was immense," ABBA said of Wellander in a statement

Guitar World · Apr 10, 2023