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Dinosaur Jr. announce new album Sweep It Into Space, co-produced by Kurt Vile
Listen to I Ran Away, the album's lead single now.Angus Young reveals he came up with Highway To Hell while sitting on the toilet
The guitarist laid the lyrical golden egg while “sitting on the throne more or less”.Angus Young shoots down rumours of Bon Scott singing on Back In Black demos
There aren’t any “secret” recordings of Scott singing Hells Bells, it seems.
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The Money Shot: Watch a close encounter with one of the first 100 Les Pauls ever made
We check out this golden wonder from 1952 in the latest instalment of The Money Shot.Froggy Bottom Guitars: “Our entire methodology is created around the concept of flexibility”
Nestled amid the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, Froggy Bottom Guitars crafts fine acoustic instruments using centuries-old woodworking techniques.Meet The Moon City Masters: Brooklyn twins reviving 70s groove-rock
For those that are searching for a band with influences steeped in the golden era but confidently driving it into the 21st century, look no furtherWhy AmpliTube 5 is even better than the priceless gear collection in your head
The latest version of IK Multimedia’s amp simulation software is a complete performance rig and recording studio in one uniquely powerful package
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Stuart Braithwaite finds his voice on the cinematic post-rockers’ 10th album, with the Glaswegians still sounding fresh 25 years on from their first release.The Big Review: Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe
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With its terrifying stories of murder, vengeance and grotesque brutality, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds’ ninth album is tough going. Yet, 25 years ago, it became a million-selling commercial success thanks in part to an appearance from the princess of pop.The Big Listen: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – New Fragility
After coming through a challenging time in his personal life, album six finds the Brooklyn band’s founder and sole remaining member asking the big questions.
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Guitar Legends: Rory Gallagher – the self-styled ‘working guitarist’ who was touched by genius
Does Ireland’s first guitar hero deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as SRV and Eric Clapton? Quite probably. Rory Gallagher was a pioneer with a sound and style as unique as his battered Fender Strat.The best pedals to buy in 2021: 15 best delay pedals
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From National to Travis Bean, James Trussart and beyond, the bodies and necks of guitars have been made out of metal for almost a century. Join us as we chart their history.Foo Fighters’ 20 greatest guitar moments, ranked
Over a quarter of a century old and probably the biggest guitar band in the world, Foo Fighters’ riff-heavy catalogue contains plenty of gems.
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How to play blues like Joe Bonamassa
JoBo’s fusion of blues and rock makes him one of the most fiery and exciting guitar players on the planet – here’s how to nail his style.How to get better at guitar using the CAGED system (Part 1)
In the first of a new series, we examine how this simple and common system for learning the guitar contains hidden depths that could be the key to unlocking your potential as a musician.How to play chords like Paul McCartney (Part 1)
Rod Fogg -Continuing our look at the chord shapes and sequences used by The Beatles, we get inside the head of Paul McCartney and find a songwriting genius with an enthusiasm for minor chords and chords from outside the key.How to play chords like John Lennon Part 2
Rod Fogg -We head into psychedelic territory in our second part of our John Lennon lesson, as we explore the chords and sequences used by a man spreading his creative wings.
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Dinosaur Jr. announce new album Sweep It Into Space, co-produced by Kurt Vile
Listen to I Ran Away, the album's lead single now.Angus Young reveals he came up with Highway To Hell while sitting on the toilet
The guitarist laid the lyrical golden egg while “sitting on the throne more or less”.Angus Young shoots down rumours of Bon Scott singing on Back In Black demos
There aren’t any “secret” recordings of Scott singing Hells Bells, it seems.
- Features
The Money Shot: Watch a close encounter with one of the first 100 Les Pauls ever made
We check out this golden wonder from 1952 in the latest instalment of The Money Shot.Froggy Bottom Guitars: “Our entire methodology is created around the concept of flexibility”
Nestled amid the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, Froggy Bottom Guitars crafts fine acoustic instruments using centuries-old woodworking techniques.Meet The Moon City Masters: Brooklyn twins reviving 70s groove-rock
For those that are searching for a band with influences steeped in the golden era but confidently driving it into the 21st century, look no furtherWhy AmpliTube 5 is even better than the priceless gear collection in your head
The latest version of IK Multimedia’s amp simulation software is a complete performance rig and recording studio in one uniquely powerful package
- Reviews
The Big Listen: Mogwai – As The Love Continues
Stuart Braithwaite finds his voice on the cinematic post-rockers’ 10th album, with the Glaswegians still sounding fresh 25 years on from their first release.The Big Review: Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe
An instrument from a controversial period in Fender’s history gets a modern-day makeover – and we can’t get enough of it.The Genius Of… Murder Ballads by Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds
With its terrifying stories of murder, vengeance and grotesque brutality, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds’ ninth album is tough going. Yet, 25 years ago, it became a million-selling commercial success thanks in part to an appearance from the princess of pop.The Big Listen: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – New Fragility
After coming through a challenging time in his personal life, album six finds the Brooklyn band’s founder and sole remaining member asking the big questions.
- Guides
Guitar Legends: Rory Gallagher – the self-styled ‘working guitarist’ who was touched by genius
Does Ireland’s first guitar hero deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as SRV and Eric Clapton? Quite probably. Rory Gallagher was a pioneer with a sound and style as unique as his battered Fender Strat.The best pedals to buy in 2021: 15 best delay pedals
Whether you’re getting into effects for the first time, or are a seasoned collector, you’ll no doubt have noticed the abundance of echo and delay effects on the market. Let’s dive into some of our favourites.Metal machine music: The history of guitars made from metal
From National to Travis Bean, James Trussart and beyond, the bodies and necks of guitars have been made out of metal for almost a century. Join us as we chart their history.Foo Fighters’ 20 greatest guitar moments, ranked
Over a quarter of a century old and probably the biggest guitar band in the world, Foo Fighters’ riff-heavy catalogue contains plenty of gems.
- Learn
How to play blues like Joe Bonamassa
JoBo’s fusion of blues and rock makes him one of the most fiery and exciting guitar players on the planet – here’s how to nail his style.How to get better at guitar using the CAGED system (Part 1)
In the first of a new series, we examine how this simple and common system for learning the guitar contains hidden depths that could be the key to unlocking your potential as a musician.How to play chords like Paul McCartney (Part 1)
Rod Fogg -Continuing our look at the chord shapes and sequences used by The Beatles, we get inside the head of Paul McCartney and find a songwriting genius with an enthusiasm for minor chords and chords from outside the key.How to play chords like John Lennon Part 2
Rod Fogg -We head into psychedelic territory in our second part of our John Lennon lesson, as we explore the chords and sequences used by a man spreading his creative wings.
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