Paul Kobylensky

Paul Kobylensky founded The New Rockstar music gear marketing agency and is a lifelong working guitarist and bassist. As a contributor to Premier Guitar, he is passionate about uncovering the unique stories behind every piece of music, brand, and piece of gear. His mission is to bring these stories to light, showcasing the inspiration, artistry, and people who create the industry we all love. Paul studied at Central Washington University, and is a member of Strange Waters, Random Change, and Koby. Read more at https://thenewrockstar.net/.

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The Loud History of High-Gain Amplification

From walls of 4x12s to modern modeling tech, heavy tones have come a long way since the age of Iommi.

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Dumble Lives On: An In-Depth Talk with Drew Berlin

Drew Berlin talks about what it takes to preserve the legacy of Dumble—and how that might involve building a few new amps.

Tonewoods Be Damned! A Fresh Look at Alternative Guitar Materials

From the nascent days of our instrument into the future, wood has never been the whole story. Here are some builders taking an alternate approach to tone—with uncommon and innovative ingredients.

The Loud History of High-Gain Amplification

From walls of 4x12s to modern modeling tech, heavy tones have come a long way since the age of Iommi.

Why Blackberry Smoke Still Believes in Americana

Be Right Here is the Atlanta rock outfit’s eighth record. 23 years into their career, they’re as sure as ever that this music matters.

The History of Headless Guitars

Guitars without headstocks—and opinions about them—have shifted since their ubiquitous ’80s heyday, and now it seems like they’re here to stay. How did these guitars lose their heads—and why do some players absolutely love them?

Liturgy’s Demonic Orchestra

The black metal band’s latest release speaks loudly with frontwoman Haela Ravenna Hunt-Hendrix’s theological philosophies and classical influence.

Don’t Sell Your Tube Amps!

Relief for the tube shortage is ahead, but it’s happened before and could happen again. Here’s the practical—and geopolitical—long view.

Alter Bridge’s Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy

On the band’s new album, Pawns & Kings, its creative leaders prove the virtues of deep songwriting, tube amp tones, PRS guitars, and hard work.

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Paul Kobylensky

Drew Berlin talks about what it takes to preserve the legacy of Dumble—and how that might involve building a few new amps.

From the nascent days of our instrument into the future, wood has never been the whole story. Here are some builders taking an alternate approach to tone—with uncommon and innovative ingredients.

From walls of 4x12s to modern modeling tech, heavy tones have come a long way since the age of Iommi.

Be Right Here is the Atlanta rock outfit’s eighth record. 23 years into their career, they’re as sure as ever that this music matters.

Guitars without headstocks—and opinions about them—have shifted since their ubiquitous ’80s heyday, and now it seems like they’re here to stay. How did these guitars lose their heads—and why do some players absolutely love them?

The black metal band’s latest release speaks loudly with frontwoman Haela Ravenna Hunt-Hendrix’s theological philosophies and classical influence.

Relief for the tube shortage is ahead, but it’s happened before and could happen again. Here’s the practical—and geopolitical—long view.

On the band’s new album, Pawns & Kings, its creative leaders prove the virtues of deep songwriting, tube amp tones, PRS guitars, and hard work.