EarthQuaker Devices

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.

Question and Obsession: Upside-Down Frown

December 13, 2018

Premier Guitar Staff

Julien Baker of boygenius joins us in discussing songs that lift our spirits.

Rig Rundown: Marilyn Manson

November 21, 2018

Chris Kies

Sure, collectible gear can be important to rock stars, but for this mayhem-filled gig, Paul Wiley and Juan Alderete opt for loudness and durability.

The Year in Gear 2018

November 20, 2018

Premier Guitar Staff

Step inside Premier Guitar’s magical, miraculous time machine and revisit the gear that stood head and shoulders above the rest as Premier Gear Award winners in 2018.

Matt Pike: Chug, Punch, and Sustain

November 8, 2018

Chris Kies

The patient riffer of darkness reveals the sonics secrets—and head space—that drive his bands Sleep and High on Fire.

EarthQuaker Devices Releases the Black Ash

November 8, 2018

Press Release

Limited to only 1,500 units worldwide, Jamie Stillman's newest tone crippler is a fuzz/overdrive that takes cues from the legendary, three-knob Tone Bender.

Rig Rundown: Shakey Graves

October 17, 2018

John Bohlinger

The Austin singer-songwriter generates a retro-hip vibe with ’60s-style guitars, small-but-mighty amps, and a pair of pedalboards.

Rig Rundown: FIDLAR

October 10, 2018

Perry Bean

These DIY punkers prove you don’t need custom axes and pyrotechnics to spark a mosh pit and a good time.

Speedy Ortiz’s Sadie Dupuis and Andy Molholt: Guitar Heroes

September 4, 2018

Paul Kobylensky

With a fleet of overdrive pedals and workhorse guitars, this 6-string tag team shines an angular, abrasive—yet highly melodic—spotlight on rock’s possible future on the new album, Twerp Verse.

EarthQuaker Devices Announces the Aqueduct Vibrato

August 29, 2018

Press Release

The pedal includes a Flexi-Switch feature which allows users to select between momentary and traditional latching-style switching in the moment and on the fly.