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Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder speaks out after mid-performance medical emergency
By Janelle Borg published
The veteran guitarist was ushered offstage just last Thursday

Rhythm guitarists are harder to identify on recordings than lead players. But there’s one rhythm king that Cory Wong can pick out without fail
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The Minneapolis maestro is a self-confessed rhythm guitar junkie, but one player bends his ear more than any other

Orianthi reveals her agony over the injury that forced her to pull out of her Alice Cooper tour return
By Janelle Borg published
The guitarist recently revealed that she is dealing with a torn hamstring and hip injury which forced her to shift touring plans

Mike Stringer is one of the hottest metal guitar talents right now – and he has an unlikely hero
By Matt Owen published
The celebrated Spiritbox riffer has singled out one of his biggest non-metal inspirations, and he’s dished out some serious praise

Charli XCX is tempted to make a guitar record – and she's taking inspiration from Lou Reed
By Janelle Borg published
The Brat hitmaker has long been a disciple of the Velvet Underground polymath...and is now considering a more guitar-led approach for her next record

Blackstar muscles in on the wireless system market with AIRWIRE i58 – but how does it stack up against the competition?
By Matt Owen published
The wireless guitar system market is becoming more competitive than ever, and Blackstar’s flagship offering looks set to become a key player

PRS unveils the Charcoal Phoenix – Paul Reed Smith’s personal guitar of choice
By Jackson Maxwell published
The new, limited-edition beauty sprung from Paul Reed Smith’s desire to create a stoptail-equipped variation of John McLaughlin's signature Private Stock PRS

Steve Vai reveals what it’s like to work side by side with fellow Frank Zappa alum Adrian Belew on the BEAT tour
By Janelle Borg published
The two virtuosos have been flexing their distinct styles on the ongoing BEAT tour – which celebrates King Crimson's '80s repertoire – alongside bassist Tony Levin and Tool drummer Danny Carey

Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells Telecaster has cropped up on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow – after it was bought for $12,500
By Janelle Borg published
The guitar was previously owned by T. Rex's Marc Bolan, before it found its way into the hands of Oldfield, just as he had started working on what was to become Tubular Bells

Brian May’s first Gibson signature is here – and it’s got nothing to do with the Red Special
By Matt Owen published
When the Queen legend announced he’d be working with Gibson, many expected a Custom Shop Red Special – but first, we have a 12-string SJ-200 that’s like no other
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