Category Archives: News

DigiTech Bad Monkey once owned by Gary Moore for sale on Reverb as prices soar

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar A DigiTech Bad Monkey drive pedal once owned by Gary Moore is up for sale on Reverb, for a hefty price of £10,000. READ MORE: Warm Audio Centavo review – a faithful Klone that you won’t mind gigging This green tube overdrive was launched back in 2004, and has soared in … Continue reading DigiTech Bad Monkey once owned by Gary Moore for sale on Reverb as prices soar

Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor, who’s battling stage 4 cancer, returns to band for “meaningful” new album

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor will be returning to the group for a “meaningful” new album due to arrive at the end of the year. READ MORE: Nuno Bettencourt dismisses rumours of Rihanna wanting a metal album: “It’s so incorrect” The 62-year-old musician, who left the group back in 2006, … Continue reading Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor, who’s battling stage 4 cancer, returns to band for “meaningful” new album

Nikki Sixx tears into Carmine Appice over claims that Mick Mars ‘wasn’t happy’ with Mötley Crüe

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Carmine Appice’s recent claims that Mick Mars was “not happy” towards the end of his time with Mötley Crüe has apparently ruffled the feathers of bassist Nikki Sixx. READ MORE: Liam Gallagher on what he misses most about playing in Oasis with Noel In a recent interview with Ultimate Guitar, Appice … Continue reading Nikki Sixx tears into Carmine Appice over claims that Mick Mars ‘wasn’t happy’ with Mötley Crüe

Cort Earth L60M OP review: a sub-£200 acoustic with price-defying playability

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar When an acoustic guitar hits the market at under £200, there’s the expectation that its sound and feel will correlate with its budget price point. This is, indeed, true of the majority of wallet-friendly strummers. But in the case of the L60M OP, a new all-mahogany model from Cort, its … Continue reading Cort Earth L60M OP review: a sub-£200 acoustic with price-defying playability

Liam Gallagher on what he misses most about playing in Oasis with Noel

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Liam Gallagher has revealed what he misses the most about performing alongside his brother Noel in Oasis. READ MORE: Alice Cooper remembers showing Pretties For You to Frank Zappa: “I’m signing you because I don’t get it.’” The pair’s infamous feud has been going on for more than a decade, with … Continue reading Liam Gallagher on what he misses most about playing in Oasis with Noel

Hawkwind founder and guitarist Mick Slattery dies aged 77

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Mick Slattery, co-founder and guitarist of space rock band Hawkwind, has died at the age of 77. The band’s vocalist and fellow founder, Dave Brock, confirmed Slattery’s death in a post to Facebook, stating: “We are sorry to share the sad news that our old friend, and Hawkwind founder member, … Continue reading Hawkwind founder and guitarist Mick Slattery dies aged 77

Nuno Bettencourt dismisses rumours of Rihanna wanting a metal album: “It’s so incorrect”

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has dismissed a long-running rumour that Rihanna wanted to make a heavy metal album with his help. READ MORE: Alice Cooper remembers showing Pretties For You to Frank Zappa: “I’m signing you because I don’t get it.’” The story began in 2009 when British tabloid The Daily … Continue reading Nuno Bettencourt dismisses rumours of Rihanna wanting a metal album: “It’s so incorrect”

John Mayer is using three pedalboards on his tour, because why not?

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Guitar maestro John Mayer is currently on his solo acoustic tour of North America and has so far provided some very enjoyable guitar content, such as his double-neck Martin, a Martin Custom Shop 00-28K 14-Fret Flamed Koa, among many others. Therefore you may not be that shocked to know that … Continue reading John Mayer is using three pedalboards on his tour, because why not?

Robert Smith’s social media tirade convinces Ticketmaster to refund “unduly high” fees

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Robert Smith’s rage against Ticketmaster appears to have worked, as Ticketmaster has agreed to give partial refunds to fans who purchased tickets to The Cure’s upcoming North American tour. READ MORE: Alice Cooper remembers showing Pretties For You to Frank Zappa: “I’m signing you because I don’t get it.’” “After further … Continue reading Robert Smith’s social media tirade convinces Ticketmaster to refund “unduly high” fees

Alice Cooper remembers showing Pretties For You to Frank Zappa: “I’m signing you because I don’t get it.’”

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Alice Cooper has opened up about the first time Frank Zappa heard his music and the reasons the virtuoso eventually signed his band. READ MORE: Alice Cooper addresses guitarist Nita Strauss’ return, says band has new music coming “When we first played our stuff for Frank Zappa, Frank Zappa listened to … Continue reading Alice Cooper remembers showing Pretties For You to Frank Zappa: “I’m signing you because I don’t get it.’”