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“I was on the way to Eric Clapton’s Crossroads festival and I got a DM from John Mayer…” Tom Misch on the time his guitar hero reached out of the blue and offered to join him on stage

The jazz-funk guitar star was on his way to play the Crossroads Guitar Festival when Mayer messaged him

Guitar World · Jun 4

I used ChatGPT to discover new music every day — and my playlist is better than ever

I used ChatGPT to show me the best ways to discover new artists and songs in my favorite genres—I ended up finding my new favorites in the process.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 4

“I can’t stand Eddie Van Halen’s guitar playing”: The Jesus and Mary Chain call Eddie Van Halen one of the “worst guitar players in the world”

The band claims Van Halen’s music influence had a detrimental effect on guitar playing

Guitar World · Jun 4

Def Leppard’s Phil Collen reveals his one issue with playing Las Vegas Sphere

Phil Collen says Def Leppard would love to play the Las Vegas Sphere - but worries the venue’s massive visuals might steal the spotlight.

BANG Premier · Jun 4

"A 42-piece orchestra, mellotron, and a string thing all playing this half-Turkish scale." The story of Ritchie Blackmore's most epic Rainbow song

Inspired by a cello riff and launched by one of rock's great drum intros, Stargazer found Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio at their absolute peak

Louder · Jun 4

“I got wrecked, paranoid, the whole thing... and then they hit this riff that I still remember. I just wept”: Paul McCartney on the life-changing moment he saw Fela Kuti live while smoking with Ginger Baker

McCartney recalls how a series of unfortunate events led to a friendship with Nigerian legend, Fela Kuti

Guitar World · Jun 4

Clearaudio unveils five (!) new turntables, including a new range and a Beatles tribute deck

Plus a Rammstein-themed player and a deck aimed at gamers

What Hi-Fi? · Jun 4

Weezer announce The Gold Album and it's coming soon

Weezer have dropped new single We Might As Well Be Strangers, and announced a release date for their next album.

BANG Premier · Jun 4

Evanescence's Amy Lee delighted son, 11, loves metal music

Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee said watching her son "fall in love with metal" was "such a good thing for my heart".

BANG Premier · Jun 4

"Drinking too much, too many drugs... and then a car accident!": Watch the trailer for the new Peter Frampton documentary, featuring Ringo Starr, Alice Cooper, Nancy Wilson and more

Frampton celebrates Peter Frampton's long musical career and his battles with addiction and illness

Louder · Jun 4