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The B&W Zeppelin Pro Edition makes a glaring omission – but it doesn't detract from its five-star performance

There are no physical connections with the Zeppelin Pro Edition, but does that really make a difference to most users?

What Hi-Fi? · Feb 19, 2025

“I called Alice and said, ‘I'm in a lot of pain. I’m not too sure what's going on’”: Orianthi reveals her agony over the injury that forced her to pull out of her Alice Cooper tour return – and play Back in Black sitting down at PRS’ epic anniversary show

The guitarist recently revealed that she is dealing with a torn hamstring and hip injury which forced her to shift touring plans

Guitar World · Feb 19, 2025

“I cannot think of another guy that has been so tuned in with his instrument. I’m like, ‘How the hell is that even possible?’” Mike Stringer is one of the hottest metal guitar talents right now – and he has an unlikely hero

The celebrated Spiritbox riffer has singled out one of his biggest non-metal inspirations, and he’s dished out some serious praise

Guitar World · Feb 19, 2025

“I wrote loads of the Smiths stuff on my first Martin. It was from some hire company – I just refused to give it back!” Johnny Marr on creating his 7-string Martin acoustic, his disdain for satin necks, and why the Smiths were really a folk band

Tearing up the blueprint with an octave G string, Johnny Marr’s new seven-string Martin signature model is a distillation of all the British icon’s most rebellious opinions on acoustic

Guitar World · Feb 19, 2025

“He is the only one who knew when his songs were finished… And I will continue to respect that”: Final Avicii collaborator slams new posthumous release

‘New’ posthumous material from Avicii has appeared, but the track’s vocalist Sandro Cavazza isn’t happy

MusicRadar · Feb 19, 2025

“Three simple controls and one toggle that offer a wide range of sounds, perfect for beginners and professionals alike”: JHS Pedals expands mega-value $99 3 Series with Tape Echo, Rotary Chorus and Oil Can Delay

The Kansas stompbox company presents vintage analogue sounds for your pedalboard without the expense

MusicRadar · Feb 19, 2025

“It was hands down the nicest D-18 I’ve ever played – and that’s when he told us it was the guitar Johnny Cash bequeathed to his son-in-law”: The essential guide to New York City guitar stores – a bucket-list destination for vintage gear enthusiasts

Nashville and Chicago get a lot of attention as hotspots of vintage guitar treasure, but don’t discount the Big Apple, where you will find some of the coolest stores on the planet

Guitar World · Feb 19, 2025

Bashy says he was scared to record Mobo-winning album after 15 years away

The actor and rapper said that ‘it hasn’t sunk in’, as he has wanted a prize at the award ceremony ‘since I was a young kid’.

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025

"A great drummer whose innovative patterns helped shape our songs": Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, dies aged 69 after a short illness

The drummer, alongside Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton was the essential power behind the 1970s pop/punk/new wave 'fire and skill' triumvirate

MusicRadar · Feb 19, 2025

"The vocals make David Vincent sound like Sabrina Carpenter." This Consequence is the heaviest Killswitch Engage album in over a decade. And it absolutely slaps

Killswitch Engage go rawer and heavier than they have in some time, led by an impassioned Jesse Leach

Metal Hammer · Feb 19, 2025