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The Black Crowes at the Speed of Sound
Artist Features

The Black Crowes at the Speed of Sound

Rich Robinson details how the new Black Crowes album, A Pound of Feathers, took shape in eight fast-moving days, drawing on Clash and Cramps influences, vintage Gibsons and Marshalls, and a creative rush that left no time for second-guessing.

John Bohlinger's Favorites from NAMM 2026!
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John Bohlinger's Favorites from NAMM 2026!

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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Rhythm Guitar Icon, Dies at 78

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Artist Features

Set the World Afire: Dave Mustaine on Megadeth's Final Album and a Lifetime of Riffs

Dave Mustaine spent four decades igniting thrash metal with Megadeth. Now, he reflects on closing the book with the band’s 17th and final studio album, the health battles that led him here, and the riff-driven legacy he's leaving behind.

The New Breed: A Complete Guide to the Nuno Guitars Lineup
Gear Features

The New Breed: A Complete Guide to the Nuno Guitars Lineup

From hand-crafted Masterbuilts to U.S. models to import offerings (and even an acoustic), here’s everything you need to know about Nuno Bettencourt’s new guitar brand.

Taking the Reins: Nuno Bettencourt on Why and How He Built His Own Guitar Company
Artist Features

Taking the Reins: Nuno Bettencourt on Why and How He Built His Own Guitar Company

After 35 years with Washburn, the Extreme guitarist opens up about launching Nuno Guitars, featuring new models and the iconic N4, all under his own name.

Luther Dickinson’s Dead Blues: Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow
Guitarists

Luther Dickinson’s Dead Blues: Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow

The North Mississippi Allstars guitarist pairs Willie Dixon and Blind Lemon Jefferson with synths, omnichords, and sci-fi textures on his boldest blues experiment yet.

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Kiss Legend Ace Frehley Passes Away at Age 74

"He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier," Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons said of the inimitable guitarist.