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Neil Young showcases his savage overdriven tones and channels Hendrix in the most menacing solo rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner you’ve ever heard
By Jackson Maxwell published
Wielding his legendary 1953 Gibson Les Paul, Old Black, Young put his own spin on the US national anthem, nodding to a certain Woodstock performance along the way

Jack Nitzsche was asked to play slide on this 1959 Kay guitar during Neil Young's Harvest sessions. The only issue? He'd never done it before
By Matt Parker published
This late-'50s Kay goes on sale this month – and with it comes the story of how Young almost broke a session pro

Neil Young and Crazy Horse announce new album, World Record, share tender first single, Love Earth
By Sam Roche published
“Real magic lasts and we think we have it,” Young says of the new, Rick Rubin-produced album

Neil Young finally releases the album that was too sad to put out, shares raw opening track Quit
By Matt Parker published
Neil Young and Crazy Horse recorded Toast in 2001, when the songwriter faced marital breakdown, and it has not been heard until now

Neil Young and Promise of the Real announce live album and share From Hank to Hendrix video
By Matt Parker published
The 2019 recording of the Harvest Moon classic is taken from Noise and Flowers, which is out August 5 and pays tribute to Young's late manager and friend, Elliot Roberts

Neil Young’s lost 2001 album, Toast, set for release later this year
By Matt Owen published
The mythical record, which was shelved over 20 years ago, has been previewed by the Smoke on the Water-flavored lead single, Standing in the Light of Love

Watch Neil Young talk tubes, tone and working with amp “guru” Sal Trentino in this exclusive clip
By Matt Parker published
The rock icon examines the inner workings of his one-of-a-kind guitar sound in this exclusive clip from his interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, which goes live later today

From whammy bar magic to explosive riffs with true grit: here are this week's essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Sam Roche published
Flesh out your playlists with stellar new offerings from Nova Twins, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Smith/Kotzen, Limp Bizkit, Hana Vu, Porcupine Tree and more
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