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The Big Review: Oopegg Supreme Collection Trailbreaker Mark-I – A perfect mix of quirky and reliable?

Combining solid Japanese build quality with modern boutique specs, this slightly goofy-looking offset promises to be the ultimate all-round guitar.
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“We were just making music for the sake of music again”: Rolling Blackouts CF on their new album Endless Rooms

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“People call me a sellout. You’re damn right, bitch. I sell out every night”: Gene Simmons doubles down on capitalist approach to music

Guitar.com - 16th May 2022
The KISS bass player continued to defend his business-like approach to music in a recent interview.
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Origin Effects withdraws from trademark dispute with Revival Electric following “amicable” settlement

Cillian Breathnach - 16th May 2022
The two had initially sparred when Origin Effects attempted to register a trademark for its RevivalDRIVE line of pedals.
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Metallica group hug: James Hetfield gets emotional onstage about playing confidence, shares hug with band

Juliana Mei - 16th May 2022
“[I was] feeling a little bit insecure, like I'm an old guy, can't play anymore, all this bullshit that I tell myself in my head.”
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Johnny Rotten on the Queen’s impressive state of health: “I’m actually really proud of her for surviving”

Juliana Mei - 16th May 2022
“I applaud her for that and that's a fantastic achievement. I'm not a curmudgeon about that.”
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Tape Audio launches new fuzz pedal with silicon and germanium circuits: TWO

Rachel Roberts - 14th May 2022
Following their debut fuzz pedal, ONE, this new release makes perfect sense.
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Warner and BMG allegedly competing for Pink Floyd’s music catalogue in half billion dollar bidding war

Rachel Roberts - 14th May 2022
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George Benson reveals he’s working on a new album: “I’ve been listening to a lot of things but it was Nat King Cole”

Rachel Roberts - 14th May 2022
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Metallica’s James Hetfield supported The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins during his struggles with alcohol

Rachel Roberts - 13th May 2022
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Rachel Roberts - 13th May 2022
The Italian rockers are due to perform the track on Eurovision, where they rose to fame.
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Gibson and Lzzy Hale to bring hybrid Explorer Bird model to life

Rachel Roberts - 13th May 2022
A prototype already exists, and has been tested at some Halestorm shows.
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When it comes to pedal design, are innovation and originality linked? Adrian Thorpe investigates

Are innovative or original pedals more important to guitarists? Why does it matter? Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFX explores.
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“We were just making music for the sake of music again”: Rolling Blackouts CF on their new album Endless Rooms

Huw Baines - 13th May 2022
Singer-guitarist Tom Russo on recording in lockdown, self-producing, and his go-to Gretsch Black Falcon.
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“One of the most difficult things I’ve ever done in my life”: Alex Lifeson on auctioning off his prized guitars, the end of Rush,...

Darran Charles - 13th May 2022
We chat to Rush legend Alex Lifeson about Rush, contributing to other artists’ music, his new band Envy Of None, and kissing goodbye to his iconic 335.
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The Black Keys – Dropout Boogie review: a stripped-back blues-bar bonanza that proves the Black Keys have still got it

On album eleven, Auerbach and Carney return to their whisky-soaked Delta blues roots. Steady it may be but Dropout Boogie also exudes The Black Keys’ magnetic character.
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J Rockett El Hombre review: A compact drive pedal that goes beyond its ‘ZZ Top tribute’ brief

Ed Oleszko - 13th May 2022
This overdrive from is definitely a sharp-dressed pedal, but does it really capture the sound of that little ol’ band from Texas?
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The Big Review: Oopegg Supreme Collection Trailbreaker Mark-I – A perfect mix of quirky and reliable?

Richard Purvis - 12th May 2022
Combining solid Japanese build quality with modern boutique specs, this slightly goofy-looking offset promises to be the ultimate all-round guitar.
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Lava Music unveils latest addition to smart guitar lineup, the Blue Lava

The Blue Lava comes at a friendlier price tag of $649 as opposed to the Me 3’s rather intimidating $999.
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Dave Mustaine’s new Gibson signature acoustic is very, very metal

Scott Ng - 11th May 2022
A signed model limited to only 100 was also available but has already sold out.
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Legends, presidents and Back To The Future: witnesses and exhibits named ahead of Gibson vs Dean trial

Cillian Breathnach - 10th May 2022
The trial will select a jury and begin next week.
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Gibson and Lzzy Hale to bring hybrid Explorer Bird model to life

A prototype already exists, and has been tested at some Halestorm shows.
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Gibson releases exclusive Les Paul Standards with Flamed AAA Tops – but you can’t see them before you buy

Rachel Roberts - 13th May 2022
If you want one, it appears you’re going to have to buy blind.
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Fender could launch official Strat and Tele NFTs

Cillian Breathnach - 12th May 2022
New trademark filings suggest the brand’s move into crypto collectibles.
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The weird gear of Wes Borland

We uncover the stories and secrets behind the Limp Bizkit guitarist’s strange gear, from custom four-strings to a home-built Bass VI.
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Ernie Ball Music Man fires out the Joe Dart II with a focus on live performance

Daniel Seah - 27th April 2022
Two volume knobs only, because the tone comes from your fingers.
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Gene Simmons’ first signature Gibson G2 Thunderbird bass is here

Cillian Breathnach - 19th April 2022
The new bass guitar is the first of many.
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Origin Effects withdraws from trademark dispute with Revival Electric following “amicable” settlement

The two had initially sparred when Origin Effects attempted to register a trademark for its RevivalDRIVE line of pedals.
Features

When it comes to pedal design, are innovation and originality linked? Adrian Thorpe investigates

Adrian Thorpe - 16th May 2022
Are innovative or original pedals more important to guitarists? Why does it matter? Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFX explores.
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Tape Audio launches new fuzz pedal with silicon and germanium circuits: TWO

Rachel Roberts - 14th May 2022
Following their debut fuzz pedal, ONE, this new release makes perfect sense.
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Orange Guitar Butler review: Could this two-channel preamp be the all-round tone-bringer you need?

With switchable channels, cab simulation and a host of other handy features, Orange’s latest mini-monster aims to solve all your gigging and recording headaches.
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Vox launches its Pathfinder 10 amp in a Union Jack finish to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Liberty Dunworth - 28th April 2022
The limited-edition amp also comes in a new vintage cream finish.
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Blues rock legend Gary Moore’s guitar collection is up for auction for the third time

Tamzin Kraftman - 28th April 2022
Up for grabs are 17 different guitars from Moore’s personal arsenal.
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