“It made me want to go all the way in, bring in the best metal players I could find, and create something fearless”: Zakk Wylde gifted William Shatner a guitar. Now Shatner is making an album with 35 metal icons – and an AI-generated Les Paul, apparently The cast of players is yet to be … Continue reading Guitar News – 20 Feb 2026
Aurora Music Works Becomes Official Distributor Of LSL Instruments Across Europe Aurora Music Works Becomes Official Distributor Of LSL Instruments Across Europe Aurora Music Works are excited to announce they have entered into a strategic partnership with LSL Instruments, becoming the official distributor of LSL Guitars across Europe. LSL Instruments is globally respected for its … Continue reading Music Instrument Weekly News
Chinese Synths, New Analog Drum Machine, Breakcore Eurorack: Synth Journal Chinese Synths, New Analog Drum Machine, Breakcore Eurorack: Synth Journal Learn about Chinese synths, discover the world’s first generative analog drum machine, turn your Eurorack rig into a breakcore studio, more. The post Chinese Synths, New Analog Drum Machine, Breakcore Eurorack: Synth Journal appeared first … Continue reading Latest Music Gear and Software News – 19 Feb 2026
“It went totally sour. After we did the album thing, it was like, ‘This isn’t happening’”: Why Nile Rodgers and John Mayer’s collaboration was derailed – because of a Rolling Stones album Rodgers and Mayer swapped albums ahead of a potential partnership – but their differing tastes at the time meant it all fell apart … Continue reading Guitar News – 19 Feb 2026
“I started dicking around and said, ‘F**k, this is a totally new technique”: Eddie Van Halen explains the origins of his legendary tapping technique in unearthed 1978 interview Eddie Van Halen is widely credited with popularising two-handed tapping and bringing it to a mainstream audience. The post “I started dicking around and said, ‘F**k, this … Continue reading Guitar News – 18 Feb 2026
Should I Learn Harmonica? Here’s My Honest Take After 20 Years of Playing Should I Learn Harmonica? Here’s My Honest Take After 20 Years of Playing If you’re sitting there wondering should I learn harmonica?—you’re not alone. A lot of people feel drawn to it. Maybe you love the sound of the blues. Maybe you … Continue reading Latest Harmonica Articles – 18 Feb 2026
“It’s a dream come true”: Gary Clark Jr’s signature Gibson honours his hero BB King Created in honour of BB King’s Lucille guitar, the Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 costs £6,999… well, it would, if it wasn’t already sold out…. The post “It’s a dream come true”: Gary Clark Jr’s signature Gibson honours his hero BB … Continue reading Guitar News – 18 Feb 2026
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Read More Click the link above to go to view the full article The guitarist was seen playing a headless Schecter guitar during several of Avenged Sevenfold’s shows in as early as 2023. The post Synyster Gates teases headless Schecter model in unhinged guillotine video appeared first on Guitar.com | … Continue reading Synyster Gates teases headless Schecter model in unhinged guillotine video
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Read More Click the link above to go to view the full article The band also found an unexpected source of comfort in the early critiques of Led Zeppelin. The post “Screw these guys, we know what we’re doing” Brian May reveals how Queen responded to bad reviews of their … Continue reading “Screw these guys, we know what we’re doing” Brian May reveals how Queen responded to bad reviews of their debut album
Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Read More Click the link above to go to view the full article “I can no longer, in good conscience, enable further actions that could negatively affect anyone working within this space,” says Sgrosso, leaving controversial frontman Tim Lambesis as the band’s sole remaining member. The post Longtime As I … Continue reading Longtime As I Lay Dying guitarist Phil Sgrosso now also quits, citing “concerning patterns of behaviour”
