Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson has teamed up with amplification manufacturer Mojotone to release an entirely new range of amps under the name of LERXST. All LERXST amps and cabinets are hand-built and are inspired by his “five decades of musical exploration on the guitar while also offering modern players a … Continue reading Alex Lifeson launches new family of amplifiers made in partnership with Mojotone →

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Queen guitarist Brian May wants every audience member to leave their live shows feeling “completely satisfied.” In fact, he wants them to have such an unforgettable time that he believes a successful Queen show should be like “good sex.” Queen are due to tour Japan in 2024 alongside vocalist Adam … Continue reading Brian May thinks a successful Queen show should be like “good sex” for the audience →

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Shane MacGowan – singer-songwriter and frontman of The Pogues – has died aged 65. Confirming his death on social media, MacGowan’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke writes: “I don’t know how to say this so I am just going to say it. Shane – who will always be the light that … Continue reading Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65 →

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Geddy Lee says he’s planning to write new music with his former Rush bandmate Alex Lifeson. However, he is quick to stress that this might not necessarily be under the Rush banner. In a new interview with CTV Morning Live [per Planet Radio], Lee explains: “If I say anything about … Continue reading “We don’t know if they’ll be any damn good, so we’ll see what happens”: Geddy Lee says he plans to write more music with Alex Lifeson →

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Greta Van Fleet have ambitions to get into the world of cinema, according to the band’s bassist, Sam Kiszka. The four-piece released their third studio album Starcatcher last July and have been playing shows across the UK and Europe throughout November as part of the Starcatcher World Tour, with further live … Continue reading Greta Van Fleet want to get into the world of cinema, according to bassist Sam Kiszka →

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar When your music career rockets as fast as Sophie Lloyd’s has, your inner critic can make you question if you really deserve to be where you are. That feeling is exactly what the 28-year-old shredder has tried to conquer on her debut solo record, Imposter Syndrome. READ MORE: “We can … Continue reading Sophie Lloyd says self-doubt led her to “almost quit guitar completely” →

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar It seems we’re never short of new releases, discounts and pre-orders in the guitar universe. Especially over the last week, which saw Black Friday burst through the door and shout about its many, many savings on amps, pedals and guitars. It can be a little overwhelming, and some seriously cool … Continue reading What guitar gear I’d buy this week: a guitarist’s guide to the post-Black Friday comedown →

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Wolfgang Van Halen has opened up about the surreal experience of using his dad’s old gear while recording Mammoth WVH’s latest album, Mammoth II. READ MORE: “I was wondering if it was my time” Kiss’s Paul Stanley on recent illness The single Take a Bow, for one, came together with the help … Continue reading “It was like having my dad right there with me” Wolfgang Van Halen on how it felt to use Eddie’s original Frankenstein guitar in the studio →