Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shocks fans with slimmed-down physique for serious MMA fighter role … from the Independent Kevin E G Perry
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“I’ve got nothing but love for John. He was brilliant back in the day… We’ve just grown apart”: Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols’ legacy, their ill-fated second guitarist auditions and how a new singer has rejuvenated the band … from Guitarworld
Original Sex Pistols Steve Jones, Glen Matlock and Paul Cook are about to kick off a rare U.S. tour with 41-year-old Frank Carter on vocals….
“Since Clapton was in London, I was tapped to fill in the spaces – I was given credit in the ‘special thanks’ section”: He played with blues legends and taught Trey Anastasio. Now Paul Asbell is reflecting on 50 years as a player’s player … from Guitarworld
The Chicago-born guitarist has worked with Magic Sam, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Sitt and the Sun Ra Arkestra – and even found himself filling…
“There is a revolution taking place right now in guitar playing”: John Mayer posts surprise demo of JHS Pedals’ new Mk.gee-coded stompbox – and explains why it reflects a wider change in guitar music … from Guitarworld
Mayer – who has demoed the pedal while Josh Scott recovers from a serious bike accident – says the 424 Gain Stage has forced him…
If you want to sound better live, three of our top-rated in-ear monitors just got some mega discounts in the Thomann In-Ear Days sale – save up to 30% on pro-level live sound … from Guitarworld matt.mccracken@futurenet.com (Matt McCracken)
Time to level up your live sound for less with this awesome sale on IEMs at Thomann Read More
“I probably had a better chance of getting struck by lightning”: Daron Malakian joins System of a Down tribute band onstage – after wandering into their gig off the street … from Guitarworld
The guitarist was enjoying a day off before SOAD’s Chicago show and suddenly found himself playing one of the band’s classics in front of a…
Atlanta police release further details of Brent Hinds’ fatal motorcycle accident … from Guitarworld janelle.borg@futurenet.com (Janelle Borg)
The former Mastodon guitarist died following the accident that occurred on August 20 Read More
“A tribute to Ibanez’s past”: Ibanez has revived one of its most outrageous shred guitar designs from the 1980s … from Guitarworld
The 540PIII is a peculiar reverse-style axe based on a build that was first introduced in the late ’80s – and now it’s back as…
“I always wanted a Les Paul but I couldn’t play them”: Tony Iommi on why he never became a Les Paul player – despite wanting to become one … from Guitarworld
The Black Sabbath riff lord made the reveal at the launch of his newly revived signature Gibson humbuckers Read More
“The true star here is the pickup configuration”: PRS SE Studio review … from Guitarworld daryl.robertson@futurenet.com (Daryl Robertson)
Modern electrics can be criticized for trying to be all things to all people, but the SE Studio may just be one of the few…
A rare 12-string guitar that Mark Knopfler “borrowed” for 50 years is now up for auction … from Guitarworld janelle.borg@futurenet.com (Janelle Borg)
The guitar was originally owned by his friend, Lindisfarne’s Jeff Sadler – and was played on the Dire Straits’ sophomore album, Communiqué Read More
Suspect arrested after senior Ukrainian politician shot dead in Lviv … from the Independent Steffie Banatvala
Police chief Ivan Vyhivskyi said the crime was not accidental and suggested there was Russian involvement Read More
China is showing off its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade … from the Independent Via AP news wire
China is showcasing its military might in a major parade in the nation’s capital Read More