Latest articles by Phil Weller
38 unreleased Jimi Hendrix tracks recorded shortly before his death are set to be released
The recordings were captured at Hendrix’s Electric Lady studios with Mitch Mitchell and Billy Cox, and will be accompanied by a documentary on the studio’s creation
Joe Satriani watched other guitarists cover Eddie Van Halen to prepare for the Best of All Worlds tour
Satch may have overhauled his gear for the Best of All Worlds tour, but he says there’s one aspect of EVH's playing that no one can replicate
Tony Iommi releases epic choir-quilted new track and fragrance, Deified
Iommi's second single/fragrance combo release sees the heavy metal godfather return with a darker and heavier sound
“I hear so much that I don’t hear in the digital plugin”: Alex Lifeson explains why digital amps can’t match up to the real thing
The Rush guitarist-turned-gear-manufacturer feels there’s one crucial element that plugins lack – and makes real amps sound superior
“Who knew Billy could play guitar?” Billy Joel rocks a Strat with Axl Rose in surprise cover of AC/DC’s Highway to Hell
The pair also covered Wings’ Live and Let Die as Billy Joel rounded out his US tour with a little help from the Guns N’ Roses frontman’s steely pipes
The Police were set to ditch Every Breath You Take before Andy Summers added his riff – now the original demo has surfaced after 42 years, you can hear why
The surfacing of the now classic song’s early demo is a testament to the old adage ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’
Blackstar reckons its latest affordable solid-state combo nails tube tones, at home or on stage
The pedalboard-friendly Debut 100R combo arrives with the same no-nonsense charm as its predecessors, and comes in 1x12 and 2x12 formats
Jam Pedals’ Rattler MkII elevates the distortion favored by Dave Grohl and David Gilmour to new heights
The LM308 chips of the original ProCo Rat have been replaced, but an all-new circuit looks to maintain an “open, dynamic tube amp feel” with extra features to boot
Andy Summers on the new electric guitar that has impressed him enough to put down his Fenders
Summers owns hundreds of six-strings but a brief encounter with this burgeoning brand has kickstarted a new love affair for The Police guitarist
John 5 on the time he got to watch Van Halen at an intimate reunion rehearsal
In a new interview, the Mötley Crüe guitarist also revealed another signature Fender Telecaster – dubbed 'The Phantom' – is in the works
Krist Novoselic revisits three Nirvana classics as he joins FooVana hybrid tribute act
The bassist surprised concert-goers as he joined the Foo Fighters/Nirvana covers band to celebrate the grunge legend's legacy
Slash cancels four S.E.R.P.E.N.T. tour dates due to “unforeseen circumstances”
Shows in Cincinnati, Interlochen, Huber Heights and Windsor have been cancelled, with the tour set to resume in Toronto on July 28
“I don't know how he's doing this”: Sammy Hagar can’t believe how good Joe Satriani sounds playing Van Halen songs
The frontman has spoken in depth about the Best of All Worlds tour so far, including Satriani’s immense dedication to the cause – and how these gigs are proving to be some of the best shows of his life
Watch Johnny Depp and Andrea Bocelli pay tribute to Jeff Beck – accompanied by a recording of the late guitar hero
The pair re-enacted Beck's 2020 performance of En Aranjuez Con Tu Amo, complete with a recording of the virtuoso's parts
Spector unveils three new basses – featuring fresh tonewood and finish options and a gnarly preamp created with Darkglass
The Euro CST and LX models – offering through and bolt-on necks – add variety to its bass range while underscoring the “classic Spector growl”
The Porter is a headphone amp designed to work with your favorite pedals – and its creators reckon it’s practically invincible
Neighborhood Circuits has built the tiny, pedal-friendly headphone amp to last, and offers something different from the all-in-one solutions of the market
Mooer stuffs a pedalboard's worth of effects and futuristic features into its next-gen intelligent guitar, the M810
Featuring 128 built-in effects and amp sims, drum tracks, metronomes and a looper, this Ibanez-indebted model promises modern specs and classic playability
Xvive has upgraded its flagship wireless system – how does it stack up next to the new challengers?
The instrument wireless system market is rapidly expanding and now Xvive has given its flagship product some choice upgrades to help the A58 standout
Steve Howe’s solo album, Guitarscape, is a love letter to the instrument that has held his attention for so long
Guitarscape benefits from a fresh compositional outlook provided by writing on keyboards, and an instinctive songwriting partnership with his son, Dylan
13 year-old Roman Morello proves his father right – he can shred circles around him
There’s certainly no need for a DNA test in this fresh clip showcasing Roman’s chops…
Fender teams up with Knockaround for the perfect summer accessory – Fender sunglasses
Available in both Black and Surf Green, it’s easier than ever to keep your eyes on your guitar
Jason Newsted is selling the 10-string Alembic bass used on Metallica’s Black Album tour
The musician has collected some rare, weird, and wonderful instruments over his 40-year career, now he’s teamed-up with Reverb to get them into the hands of new players
Catalinbread’s Bitters reimagines Alesis’ cult sound-mangling DJ effects unit as a guitar pedal
The Bitters pedal offers a host of out there effects which can be tamed or intensified with a Mix knob
