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Phil X and Richie Sambora team up as two eras of Bon Jovi combine to perform Livin’ On a Prayer at LA benefit concert
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist who helped write the classic song – and the man who later replaced him in the band – came together to raise funds in the wake of the LA wildfires

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

Gilby Clarke to replace Orianthi (who was replacing Nita Strauss) on upcoming Alice Cooper dates
By Jonathan Horsley published
Hello! Hooray! Let the show begin… the former Guns N' Roses guitarist has been drafted in for the Godfather of Shock tour after Orianthi suffered an injury

Orianthi on why she loves old gear – and recording her new Band of Gypsys-inspired supergroup with Jimi Hendrix’s producer
By Andrew Daly published
The former guitarist for Michael Jackson and returning Alice Cooper member has survived the trials and tribulations of the pop industry, emerging with a new energy and sound that honors her true inspirations and talents

Orianthi used a $219 practice amp to play in front of millions on live TV
By Janelle Borg published
The Aussie virtuoso ditched big rigs for a portable 1x8" practice amp for one of her biggest shows last year – and asserts small amps can still pack a punch

Orianthi on what she learned from Santana and Joe Bonamassa, and why she’s returning to Alice Cooper’s band
By Andrew Daly published
With a completely new rig for the Alice Cooper tour, the Aussie virtuoso explains how her approach will differ from Nita Strauss, why she’s donating the PRS guitars she’s playing on the road – and what to expect from her forthcoming Epiphone signature model

Orianthi on returning to Alice Cooper – and why she'll take a different approach to Nita Strauss
By Janelle Borg published
Orianthi previously toured with Alice Cooper from 2011 to 2014 before passing the baton to Nita Strauss

Orianthi’s new signature Orange is inspired by a visit to the most coveted amp maker of them all
By Phil Weller published
Orianthi sought to blend the sound of a Dumble she’ll “never forget” with two other classic amps for her new custom combo

Orianthi will re-join Alice Cooper’s band on tour as a fill-in for her successor, Nita Strauss
By Jackson Maxwell published
Orianthi toured with Cooper from 2011 through 2014, and will reunite with his band for a series of shows from late January through mid-February 2025

Orianthi and Orange team up to create the 20RT, a portable, versatile amp with high gain tones aplenty
By Janelle Borg published
The 15.9 lb Orange Crush 20RT comes fully equipped with an 8-inch, custom-designed ‘Voice Of The World’ speaker, a 3-band EQ, chromatic tuner, and “spring-inspired” reverb
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