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“I think it’s unrealistic to expect any one amp to be able to ‘do it all’”: Guthrie Govan on how Hans Zimmer forced him to embrace digital modeling – and why he’s not going back

The requirements of the Zimmer gig pushed the Aristocrats virtuoso down the digital rabbit hole – and now modelers are the foundation of his live rig

Guitar World

“When Bob Dylan really did go electric, nearly 60 years ago, this Fender Telecaster was one of his most crucial weapons”: Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson's 1965 Fender Telecaster fetches a whopping $650,000 at auction

The 1965 Fender Telecaster was used by both Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson throughout their careers, and played on stage by Eric Clapton

Guitar World

"I’ve got this constant ringing in my ears, which has also made me somewhat deaf - or ‘conveniently deaf’ as Sharon calls it": Cautionary tales from Ozzy and 5 other rock stars who suffer from tinnitus and other hearing issues

Hearing damage doesn't just affect live music fans - years of touring can also take their toll on artists. Here are six who have spoken about the negative impact loud music has had on their health

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Q&A: Andra Day talks new album, playing a villain and regaining confidence after injuring vocals

Andra Day gained acting acclaim after her starring role in a 2021 Billie Holiday biopic, but the soulful singer nearly lost the strength of her powerful voice during the process

The Independent UK

Eric Clapton says Pink Floyd's Roger Waters suffers "terribly" from sharing his political views and has seen him “sit on the window ledge in tears”

Eric Clapton says that he thinks Roger Waters has "a lot of guts" when it comes to sharing his political opinions, and has seen him suffer "terribly" for it

Louder

Usher, Victoria Monét will receive prestigious awards from music industry group ASCAP

Usher will add another prestigious award to his already loaded trophy case

The Independent UK

Bruce Dickinson is worried that Iron Maiden don't "challenge" themselves enough when it comes to writing music: "We have this devoted following and they’re happy with the way we are"

Iron Maiden leader Bruce Dickinson is concerned that the band might be over-catering to their fans instead of pushing themselves creatively

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“He had the most equipment that I've ever seen - every synth you can imagine and huge modular setups… I think there were 1,100 modules and counting!”: Studio designer Jim Keller on Martin Gore’s studio

Jim Keller's Sondhus has created extraordinary studios for bands including a-ha and Depeche Mode. What can they teach us about making our own spaces work to our advantage?

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“By far, the most stressful day of my entire life": The unexpected story of a Burt Bacharach and Hal David classic that reduced Noel Gallagher to a nervous wreck

How a sublimely dreamy, easy-listening love song captured the collective minds of middle America during one of the nation’s most turbulent years

MusicRadar

Former Spitfire Audio CEO Will Evans on new music tech company Song Athletics: "We’re making tools for music-makers, but coming from a place of having a broader interest in sound and the love of music and recording"

Since launching in 2023, Song Athletics has released sample packs, a plugin and even a coffee range - but where is the brand headed next?

MusicRadar

“The last gig of the tour was in Barcelona. We were there for a couple of days and Eric said he wanted to get a Spanish guitar”: The acoustic Eric Clapton used to write Tears in Heaven just sold for over $100,000

Originally owned by John Porter, Clapton begged him to borrow his 1977 Juan Alvares acoustic to use as his go-to songwriting guitar

Guitar World

"Imagine a tour with Bon Jovi reuniting with Richie Sambora and the reunited Skid Row as an opener?" Sebastian Bach talks feuding with Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Jericho, Ronnie Radke and just about everyone else

Sebastian Bach pulls no punches answering your questions on everything from celebrity feuds to Skid Row regrets and hopes for the future

Metal Hammer

Selena Gomez says she planned to adopt a child before dating Benny Blanco

"I probably tortured myself in my head for like two years being alone."

Marie Claire

“It’s a five-string guitar, since I don’t use a high E string. That came from when I broke a tuning peg”: Pat Beers honed a one-handed, five-string guitar technique so he can cause more onstage chaos with The Schizophonics

With Hendrix, MC5, and Stooges influences, these antsy San Diego rockers put on a show you’re not likely to forget

Guitar World

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Snow Patrol release single The Beginning, announce first album in six years and 2025 UK tour

New album The Forest is the Path is available for pre-order ahead of their tour

Guitar World

“I use the Tube Screamer because of the tone knob. You can turn it on slightly to get a Guitar Slim tone”: The Tube Screamer that Stevie Ray Vaughan really used – and why it may not be the one you expect

The iconic Ibanez overdrive pedal SRV used to create his timeless tone – and the settings he used to do it

Guitar World

“When I met him, he didn't have an amp. He would use my Twin Reverb and turn it all the way up. And he would sound like B.B. King”: Joe Bonamassa recalls the times B.B. King borrowed his amp – and made it sound better than him

In sharing his amp anecdote, Joe Bonamassa has revealed what blues legends B.B. King, Albert King and Freddie King have in common

Metal Hammer

Van Halen's Michael Anthony recalls watching Ozzy Osbourne set Bill Ward on fire: "He didn't even flinch. He just kept drinking his beer"

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony looks back on the time his band toured with Black Sabbath, as well as the sometimes dangerous shenanigans that took place on the road

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“I’m not at peace with the world. I’m frightened of it more so now than ever.” Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan on our “complicated” world, and why wrestling is more honest than the music business

Billy Corgan is tired of playing the victim, and is all about embracing serenity in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Cher wins royalties lawsuit against Sonny Bono’s widow

Mary Bono had argued that she no longer needed to pay royalties to Cher after invoking a feature of US copyright law, but a judge has ruled otherwise

Louder

How to watch Bon Jovi's intimate set from the BBC Radio Theatre this weekend

As Bon Jovi continue to celebrate their 40th anniversary, the band's 2013 BBC performance is set to be re-broadcast this weekend - here's how you can watch from anywhere

Louder

Quireboys launch video for new single Raining Whiskey featuring guest vocals from Frankie Miller

Raining Whiskey comes from the Spike-fronted Quireboys' upcoming album Wardour Street, featuring Thunder guitarist Luke Morley

Metal Hammer

Watch Norse shamans Heilung’s mesmerising performance of Traust at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre

You can also see the ‘Amplified History’ group live in person on a European tour that stops at the Download and Glastonbury festivals

The Guardian - US

Darius Rucker on country music, race and drugs: ‘I don’t think anyone went harder than us’

The singer’s memoir recounts a life of ups and downs, with record-breaking success accompanied by critical snobbery and racial bias

The Independent UK

‘Most significant Beatles guitar ever to be auctioned’ sells for £1.5m

Instrument was discovered in an attic after not being seen for over 50 years

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