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Scott Ian and Jonathan Donais check in from the studio to explain why the new Anthrax record will “punch people in the face”
By Jon Wiederhorn published
It's been a long time coming, but as Ian explains, life is complicated – and the forthcoming studio album from the Big Four alumni could be their best and heaviest since the ’80s
Hinds talk learning guitar on the road, recruiting Beck – and rebuilding the band
By Janelle Borg published
The Spanish guitar duo have overcome lineup changes to make one of this year’s essential indie rock records. Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote explain how they craft conversations with their guitar parts – and how their exes inadvertently gave rise to their love of guitar
Linkin Park unveil new-look lineup, drop new single The Emptiness Machine
By Phil Weller published
Dead Sara vocalist and rhythm guitarist Emily Armstrong and producer Colin Brittain have joined the reformed nu-metal giants, with a world tour set to kick off next week
UK post-punk band English Teacher just won one of the most prestigious prizes in music – and it all started with Fender
By Janelle Borg published
Previous winners of the UK's esteemed Mercury Prize include Arctic Monkeys, PJ Harvey, Primal Scream, Arlo Parks and Franz Ferdinand
“Why wouldn’t you stay in the Sphere? It’s not as much fun”: Trey Anastasio explains Phish’s joyful rebirth
By Alan Paul published
In this epic cover interview, Anastasio goes deep into his musical rebirth, creative process and the intense practice regimen pushing against the limits of his playing
Enumclaw are on a quest for alt-rock tone nirvana – using other people’s guitars and The Smashing Pumpkins’ fuzz pedal
By Amit Sharma published
Home In Another Life is another slice of gourmet tones and big noise therapy from one of the most exciting bands in the US alt-rock scene
Meet Venus Grrrls, the UK goth grungers tackling cancer with intense songs, wild tones and Courtney Love’s guitar
By Cheri Amour published
The band’s guitarists enthuse over sparkly narwhal cloud delays and the merits of the Kemper Profiler as they prepare for their first-ever headline tour following their lead singer’s cancer treatment
Oasis are officially reuniting for their first live shows in 16 years – but who will be playing guitar?
By Matt Owen published
The Gallagher brothers are finally getting back together for a string of live dates next year. But who will be joining the newly reformed Oasis?
After supporting Arctic Monkeys in stadiums, The Mysterines rewired their tones – and abilities
By Phil Weller published
Lia Metcalfe and Callum Thompson pull us into the alternative reality and creative logic behind the thrilling sound of The Mysterines. It's all about shock, awe and the process of unlearning
“I do my own thing”: How Simon McBride brought new color to Deep Purple's iconic sound
By Andrew Daly published
Stepping into a role once occupied by Ritchie Blackmore and Steve Morse could be intimidating, but when McBride joined Purple, he never thought twice. And yes, he'll play Smoke on the Water his way
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