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“Even the thought that Clapton might have seen a few seconds of my video feels surreal. But I’m truly honored”: Eric Clapton names Japanese neo-soul guitarist as one to watch

Toshiki Soejima couldn't quite believe that his guitar hero picked him as one of his favorites…

Guitar World · Apr 22, 2025

UK jazz star Emma-Jean Thackray: ‘I had the word weirdo thrust upon me. So I’m reclaiming it’

Autistic and with ADHD, the chart-topping musician always felt out of step – and then she had to face terrible grief. She explains how her new album helped her survive

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

“You better be ready to prove it’s something you can do”: Giacomo Turra got exposed – but real guitar virtuosos are being wrongly accused of fakery, too

More and more accusations are being thrown at players for doctoring their chops to gain clout on social media. So how much of it is true –and where should you draw the line?

Guitar World · Apr 22, 2025

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong tackles one of Randy Rhoads’ most iconic solos – tapping and all – in live cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train

Playing with the Coverups in California, the Green Day frontman has exhibited his lesser-spotted shred chops

Guitar World · Apr 22, 2025

Joey Jordison’s original Slipknot logo design revealed via social media

The late Slipknot drummer’s family have shared his initial sketch for the band’s legendary logo

Metal Hammer · Apr 22, 2025

Liam Gallagher details 'biblical' Easter reunion with Noel’s sons ahead of Oasis reunion tour

Over the Easter weekend, Liam, 52, revealed that he caught up with Noel and his teenage nephews Donovan, 18, and Sonny, 14

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

“For guitarists who crave an unrelenting, aggressive tone that stands out in any mix”: The Fortin Meshuggah head is the amp every metal player wants – now you can get its crushing tones in a pedal

Designed by Mike Fortin, US-made, featuring an active 3-band EQ and noise gate, the Meshuggah preamp/distortion pedal could be the gain monster you need to destroy, erase, improve your tone

MusicRadar · Apr 22, 2025

"This is their best album yet and a major contender for album of the year." Employed To Serve are officially taking their seat at UK metal's big table with the brilliant Fallen Star

Employed To Serve have dished up their best album yet - and a certified metal album of the year contender

Metal Hammer · Apr 22, 2025

“It’s not meant to be anything more than a thank-you – with love, with respect, and with one hell of a guitar solo”: Sammy Hagar set to release track inspired by a dream he had about Eddie Van Halen, co-written with Joe Satriani

Encore, Thank You, Goodnight also features Michael Anthony on bass and is meant to be a celebration of the unforgettable chapter they shared in Van Halen

Guitar World · Apr 22, 2025

"In a word, Viagr Aboys is chaos." Swedish post-punks Viagra Boys get weirder, looser and messier than ever on their fourth album

Stockholm post-punks deliver a fever dream fourth record

Louder · Apr 22, 2025