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Game-changers, taste-makers and trend-setters: here are 2023's guitarists of the year

We tip our hats to the players that made 2023 such a defining year in guitar history – and whose achievements we'll be talking about in years to come

Guitar World

"The whole vibe of Ace Frehley was really special to me. I was so small, and Ace was this larger-than-life figure… I didn't even think he was a real person": John 5 names the guitarists who shaped his sound

From shred titans to riff-masters to an obscure, blazing country picker he thinks every guitarist should listen to, the Mötley Crüe man names the players who forged his virtuosic, hard-charging sound

Guitar World

"I mean, seriously, how much better does it get?" Dolly Parton on her version of The Beatles' iconic Let It Be, featuring Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood

Listen to Let It Be, the new single from Dolly Parton's eagerly awaited rock album Rockstar

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“I have to give credit where it’s due”: How fashion brand Supreme inspired John 5's Fender Ghost Telecaster

According to the Mötley Crüe guitarist, we have the New York fashion powerhouse to thank for inspiring one of 2023's sleekest signature builds

Guitar World

“It’s like you’re looking at Mozart and you’re like, ‘I’m gonna improvise over this part.’ No. That’s how those songs should be performed”: John 5 shares his approach to learning Mötley Crüe’s back catalog

The band's new guitarist said he wanted to show the songs ultimate respect – but has been given permission to go “berserk” on the fretboard every now and then

Guitar World

Nikki Sixx, John 5 and the ongoing Mötley Crüe brouhaha – only in the new Guitar World

Plus! Buddy Guy, Nita Strauss, Oingo Boingo, In Flames, Drug Church, Dirty Honey, bluegrass shredders and a new Pink Floyd-style arrangement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata

Guitar World

"I appreciate you." See the heartwarming personal message Dolly Parton sent to Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx following their recent collaboration

Dolly Parton remains one of the classiest people in all of music

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Mötley Crüe have posted a gig flyer for a band called Dögs of War playing a 450 capacity London club on the eve of their show for 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium

Why are Mötley Crüe flagging up a gig by a band called Dögs of War? Hmmm

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John 5, Nikki Sixx, Rob Halford and... Dolly Parton – metal's newest, and best, supergroup?

Bygones, a new single from Parton's aptly-named Rockstar album, features a star-studded cast of supporting players, and is perfectly suited to her vocal delivery

Guitar World

Mötley Crüe have finished their first studio album with John 5 – and promise it’s “heavier than anything”

Nikki Sixx confirms the record is in the can and ready for mixing, while John 5 says we should expect something "heavy and aggressive”

Guitar World

John 5 hopes he hasn't ruined relationship with Rob Zombie by joining Motley Crue

Guitarist John 5 says Rob Zombie took it well when he left to join Motley Crue – but he fears it may change their bond

Metal Hammer

Here’s what Mick Mars texted John 5 after he joined Mötley Crüe

The Rob Zombie virtuoso was recruited late last year to replace Mars, who reached out to him after his appointment was made official

Guitar World

Dolly Parton has released the first single from her rock album and it most definitely rocks

World On Fire comes from Dolly Parton's upcoming album Rockstar - live video now online

Louder

Dolly Parton releases track list for first-ever rock album

Country star to be joined by Sir Elton John, Sting, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr on first rock venture

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Dolly Parton details long-awaited, much-hyped, star-studded rock album

Dolly Parton's 30-song, 4LP Rockstar comes out in November and includes a stellar list of guest performers and versions of Free Bird, Purple Rain and We Are The Champions

Metal Hammer

Mötley Crüe played the NFL draft party and people are divided about the show's merits

Watch pro-shot footage of Mötley Crüe playing a short six-song set with replacement guitarist John 5, plus Tommy Lee playing drums in a fountain... and real live mistakes

Guitar World

Nikki Sixx alleges Mick Mars is “a little bit confused and being misled by representatives”

The Mötley Crüe bassist has discussed Mars’s recent lawsuit, as well as his friendship with new guitarist John 5

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Motley Crue working on new material with producer Bob Rock

Nikki Sixx confirms John 5 will record new Motley Crue songs – ending any chance of them working with Mick Mars again

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Guitar World

Nikki Sixx “played his butt off” on Dolly Parton’s upcoming rock album

The country legend recruited Mötley Crüe's bassist for her tentatively titled Rock Star LP

Los Angeles Times

Motley Crue co-founder Mick Mars takes band to court: Here's what we know so far

LOS ANGELES — Friday night and they need a fight: Details about the inner workings of legendary heavy metal band Motley Crue are coming to light due to the band's ongoing legal dispute with co-founder and lead guitarist Mick Mars.

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Mick Mars launches explosive lawsuit against Motley Crue

Lawsuit filed against Motley Crue is packed with stinging criticisms – including claims of gaslighting

Daily Mirror

Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars retires from performing age 71 due to health challenges

Mick Mars, who has been a part of every Motley Crue formation, has announced his retirement age 71, due to challenges related to his health and how he manages his Ankylosing Spondylitis condition

Wales Online

Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars retires from touring due to ill health

71-year-old heavy metal star has lived with painful spinal disease since his teens

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