EarthQuaker Devices

Rig Rundown: Torche's Steve Brooks & Jonathan Nuñez

October 9, 2019

When these metalheads couldn’t lasso the tones in their heads, Nuñez took the DIY route and launched his own company to create gear for their boards and backline.

Rig Rundown: Thunderpussy's Whitney Petty

September 25, 2019

Chris Kies

The guitarist of Mike McCready’s favorite new band uses a straightforward setup that proves a swaggering, punk attitude and greasy rock ’n’ roll isn't just a man’s game.

Micah Nelson: Tone Questing

September 5, 2019

Adam Perlmutter

Seasoned by playing with legends since he was a toddler, Willie Nelson’s youngest son is using alternate guitar tunings, experimental soundscapes, and a minimalist mindset to forge an inventive musical path with his solo project, Particle Kid.

Rig Rundown: Baroness [2019]

September 4, 2019

Chris Kies

Frontman John Baizley and former Cirque du Soleil shredder Gina Gleason explain the atmospheric metal outfit’s switch to single-coils—and how a fuzz pedal first brought them together.

EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Review

August 29, 2019

Dave Hunter

The company takes the TS beyond simple screaming.

Rig Rundown: Covet's Yvette Young

August 28, 2019

Chris Kies

The "adventure rock" outfit's frontwoman demos both her classical-piano-inspired fretboard approach and her favorite modulation pedals.

EarthQuaker Devices and Sunn O))) Team Up for the Life Pedal

August 22, 2019

Press Release

Analog octave blending, hand-picked components, and three clipping options are some of the features of this saturation monster.

First Look: EarthQuaker Devices Plumes

August 3, 2019

John Bohlinger

Jamie Stillman and his cast of weirdos take the TS beyond simple screaming.

Rig Rundown: Sleep

July 24, 2019

Chris Kies

The sultan of sludge illustrates that his first band is a shuttle for sonic exploration launching into orbit on the backs of triple-humbucker guitars, a sierra of Oranges, and two boards the size of Cape Canaveral.

Rig Rundown: Cherry Glazerr

July 17, 2019

Chris Kies

Grunge songstress Clementine Creevy hits us with the barrage of drives she uses for her band's lo-fi garage sound.

EarthQuaker Devices Releases the Plumes Small Signal Shredder

July 2, 2019

Press Release

An updated interpretation of a classic lime green pedal.

SUNN O))) and EarthQuaker Devices Release Exclusive Distortion Pedal

June 18, 2019

Press Release

A limited, hand numbered, tube-amp crushing octave fuzz and distortion with boost.

Rig Rundown: The Tallest Man on Earth

May 29, 2019

John Bohlinger

Take a look at how Kristian Matsson, one of Sweden’s most enigmatic songwriters, crafts layers of sonic magic with a handful of open tunings and a pile of pedals.

Quick Hit: EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things Review

April 25, 2019

Charles Saufley

Simplifying switching for switcher haters.

Kurt Vile and Steve Gunn: Into the Mystic

February 21, 2019

Bill Murphy

Two exploratory rockers discuss their Philadelphia roots and the magic of collaboration, alternate tunings, old and loved guitars, and the search for transportive vocal and 6-string sounds.

Rig Rundown: Emma Ruth Rundle

January 16, 2019

Chris Kies

The moody goth-folk songstress and her 6-string compatriot Evan Patterson detail the off-kilter double-cuts, dual-amp configurations, and reverb-dripping boards that give life to their jangly, ambient washes and doomy, crashing crescendos.

EarthQuaker Devices Releases the Swiss Things Pedalboard Reconciler

January 9, 2019

Press Release

An all-in-one pedalboard reconciliation solution designed to really tie your rig together.

Rig Rundown: Tera Melos’ Nick Reinhart

January 2, 2019

Chris Kies

The Willy Wonka of guitar uses a forgotten Squier, a long-lusted-after Jazzmaster, and a heap of misfit and boutique stomps to warp the instrument into the 21st century.

Rig Rundown: Saves the Day

December 19, 2018

Perry Bean

Watch how bassist Rodrigo Palma uses a simplistic, time-tested combination of Fender plus Ampeg, while guitarist Arun Bali employs a collection of classic guitars and stacks a hearty amount of fuzz pedals to color their brand of post-pop punk.