Vaccines, vaporware and vague accusations of theft: these are the biggest guitar beefs of 2022

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Who doesn’t love some drama? As 2022 draws to a close, the dust is settling on some truly wild controversies – whether it’s amp-design dilemmas causing cat-fights or music legends going toe-to-toe with each other, it’s time for Guitar.com’s top 10 pieces of guitar drama from 2022. Strap in – … Continue reading Vaccines, vaporware and vague accusations of theft: these are the biggest guitar beefs of 2022

MXR Super Badass Dynamic OD review: A smooth overdrive that keeps it (mostly) simple

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar We like things that are super. We like things that are badass. And we definitely like things that are dynamic. This new MXR overdrive pedal claims to be all three, so surely we’re going to absolutely love it? READ MORE: The Big Review: Two Notes ReVolt Guitar – the ultimate … Continue reading MXR Super Badass Dynamic OD review: A smooth overdrive that keeps it (mostly) simple

Vivienne Westwood, legendary designer who dressed the Sex Pistols, dies aged 81

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar British fashion designer and mother of punk Vivienne Westwood has died at the age of 81. Westwood’s eponymous fashion house announced Thursday (29 December) on social media that the designer had passed away “peacefully and surrounded by her family”, though no cause of death was disclosed. “Vivienne continued to do … Continue reading Vivienne Westwood, legendary designer who dressed the Sex Pistols, dies aged 81

Rabea Massaad leaves Chapman Guitars as signature artist: “Me and Rob and Lee are still good friends”

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Guitarist Rabea Massaad will be leaving Chapman Guitars after a decade-long stint as the brand’s signature artist. READ MORE: Josh Scott chooses his best pedals of 2022 Breaking the news via his social media channels, Massaad said that the decision to part ways with the Rob Chapman and “Captain” Lee Anderton … Continue reading Rabea Massaad leaves Chapman Guitars as signature artist: “Me and Rob and Lee are still good friends”

Members of Trivium, DragonForce, Periphery and more feature in Jared Dines’ annual ‘biggest shred collab song in the world’

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar The fifth edition of Jared Dines’ annual ‘biggest shred collab song in the world’ brings together members of Trivium, DragonForce, Periphery and more for 37 minutes of pure guitar epicness. READ MORE: Steve Vai reveals what Joe Satriani was like as a guitar teacher: “He was always solid, sharing and strict” … Continue reading Members of Trivium, DragonForce, Periphery and more feature in Jared Dines’ annual ‘biggest shred collab song in the world’

Half-scale recreation of Grateful Dead’s Wall Of Sound up for sale to fund full-size model

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar A scaled-down recreation of Grateful Dead’s iconic wall of sound is up for sale, with hopes that it will be able to fund a full-scale build. READ MORE: Grateful Dead release audio from 1973 concert for 2022 Yule Log The scaled-down recreation was built by Anthony Coscia, who used speakers from … Continue reading Half-scale recreation of Grateful Dead’s Wall Of Sound up for sale to fund full-size model

Dave Sabo says mentorship from Jon Bon Jovi ‘pushed Skid Row to be a better band’

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Skid Row founder and guitarist Dave Sabo has recalled his friendship with Jon Bon Jovi, and credited the musician with making him and his bandmates into better musicians. READ MORE: Courtney Love calls Kurt Cobain and Lana Del Rey “the only two true musical geniuses” she’s ever known Speaking to … Continue reading Dave Sabo says mentorship from Jon Bon Jovi ‘pushed Skid Row to be a better band’

Jimmie Vaughan is recovering after undergoing open heart surgery

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Legendary blues guitarist Jimmie Vaughan is reportedly recovering after undergoing open heart surgery earlier this year. READ MORE: Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler contracts pneumonia The update was posted across the musician’s social media platforms on Monday (26 December). This informed fans that the surgery was a success and that the … Continue reading Jimmie Vaughan is recovering after undergoing open heart surgery

Members of Dream Theater, Anthrax and Porcupine Tree to perform Rush covers on the anniversary of Neil Peart’s death

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar An upcoming charity concert in memory of Neil Peart has been organised for next month, featuring covers of Rush songs by artists including Mike Portnoy, John Wesley and Frank Bello. READ MORE: Check out how an early King Gizzard sounded with newly unearthed footage Named the Bubba Bash 2023, the event … Continue reading Members of Dream Theater, Anthrax and Porcupine Tree to perform Rush covers on the anniversary of Neil Peart’s death