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Shawn Mendes and Niall Horan Reunite to Perform ‘This Town’
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
Last year, Mendes made a surprise appearance to perform "Treat You Better" during Horan's headlining show in London
5 Pieces of Studio Gear That Changed Music
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com
We take a trip through time and look at 5 pieces of studio gear that changed music and the music production process in different ways. The post 5 Pieces of Studio Gear That Changed Music appeared first on gearnews.com.
“You really rip it, man”: How Bob Dylan championed mgk – forming an unlikely friendship and artistic collaboration
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
Dylan even appears on the album teaser for Machine Gun Kelly's new album, Lost Americana...
“I don’t want people to be upset with me because I don’t mention Ritchie”: Glenn Hughes has worked with some of guitar’s all-time greats – now he’s named the best he’s ever played with
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
The rock legend has revealed how he’s split the difference between two superlative players to claim the top spot
Watch The Who Play ‘Who’s Next’ Gem ‘Going Mobile’ for the First Time Ever at Tour Launch
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The setlist of their 'Song Is Over' farewell tour now includes seven of the nine songs on Who's Next, skipping only "Getting In Tune" and "My Wife"
Sabrina Carpenter, J Balvin, Alex Warren to Perform at 2025 MTV VMAs
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin to receive honorary prizes
Watch Neil Young Play His Anti-Corporate Screed ‘This Note’s For You’ For First Time in 28 Years
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
A gig at Toronto's Budweiser Stage inspired him to resurrect his 1988 comeback hit, which mocks Budweiser, Pepsi, Coke, and rock stars who licensed their music for ad campaigns
Ozzy Osbourne Doc Covering Final Years Pulled Hours Before Premiere
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The BBC said it will "confirm" new broadcast details for Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home soon
“A once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the life, music and legacy of one of Ireland’s most iconic musicians”: Members of Thin Lizzy and Guns N' Roses set to celebrate Phil Lynott's life and legacy at upcoming Dublin show
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
The Dedication To Phil Lynott concert will take place on January 4, and marks 40 years since the Thin Lizzy frontman and bassist's untimely death
Helen Mirren Is Against Casting a Woman as the Next James Bond: ‘It Just Doesn’t Work’
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
“I’m such a feminist, but James Bond has to be a guy," the actress argued
Zoom H6studio: An Expandable 32-bit Float Recorder
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com
The Zoom H6studio is the latest addition to its popular line of handheld recorders with 32-bit float AD conversion and interchangeable mics. The post Zoom H6studio: An Expandable 32-bit Float Recorder appeared first on gearnews.com.
“They just kept on coming in and borrowing my equipment”: Kiss’ controversial live album, Alive!, didn’t just borrow its title from Peter Frampton – it also features some of his gear
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
The two artists were working in Electric Ladyland Studios at the same time, and Paul Stanley and co couldn’t resist tapping into their hero’s gear collection
“Decided to pick up my 9-string beast”: Journey’s Neal Schon shreds on a one-of-a-kind 9-string Ibanez
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
The Journey guitar hero has taken the Ibanez Custom Shop model for a spin across a series of Instagram videos
“I don't know what the odds are, but last night the ghost of Eddie Van Halen visited me at my hotel room”: David Lee Roth trolls Sammy Hagar over his ‘ghost of Eddie Van Halen’ claims
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
The Red Rocker claims his former bandmate’s ghost showed him a lick in a dream, and he used it to write his latest single. Now Roth says he’s been paid a visit, too
“The albums hadn’t been doing well. We weren’t doing great. Suddenly we kind of surprised people”: Dave Davies on how You Really Got Me saved The Kinks, those Jimmy Page rumors – and what he really thought of Van Halen’s cover
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
The guitarist who paved the way for rock and metal distortion breaks down the truths and myths of the groundbreaking 1964 hit
“A very clever original design, albeit one that could easily have come out of the Gibson factory in the early ’60s. That’s not easy to do”: Ivison Dakota Standard review
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
Used by big names such as Richard Fortus and Audley Freed, and made in the UK, Ivisonguitars recall the lost art of the ‘goldenera’ but in very original dress
“I was thinking, ‘Why does it sound different when I play the Mississippi Queen intro, as compared to when he does it?’” Jared James Nichols on why playing behind and ahead of the beat are the key to great blues guitar
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
Taking what he learned from Leslie West, Eric Clapton and Paul Kossoff, Jared James Nichols shows us just how to work the pocket and give our playing the personality it needs
Catalinbread CSIDMAN Ghost Edition for 2025
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com
Unleash supernatural glitches with the CSIDMAN Ghost delay with new lo-fi aliasing to create chaotic, shredded repeats. The post Catalinbread CSIDMAN Ghost Edition for 2025 appeared first on gearnews.com.
Thomann’s Amazing Back 2 School Offers Will Make You Want to Start Playing Music
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com
Thomann Back 2 School: Save on selected instruments and accessories - perfect for the school year start, beginners, and music lovers alike. The post Thomann’s Amazing Back 2 School Offers Will Make You Want to Start Playing Music appeared first on gearnews.com.
Blackpink Close Out London Run With Cover of Spice Girls’ ‘Wannabe’
🗓️ August 18, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
As the first K-pop girl group to headline Wembley Stadium, they gave fans what they really, really want
Wunderkammer WoO.1: Is This New Portable Sampler a Chompi Killer?
🗓️ August 17, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com
With sampling, looping and even a built-in game, will the new Wunderkammer WoO.1 be the next Chompi? The post Wunderkammer WoO.1: Is This New Portable Sampler a Chompi Killer? appeared first on gearnews.com.
Soulshine at Sea 3 Original Event Canceled After Dispatch, Maggie Rose, More Pull Out
🗓️ August 17, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
“We are actively working to announce a new event that will sail November 4-8, 2025,” promoter Sixthman announced
“I lost everything – the only thing I held onto was my Fender Jazz Bass”: How Tommy Shannon broke a 7-year cycle of jail and halfway houses to record his most famous bassline with Stevie Ray Vaughan
🗓️ August 17, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
Shannon played an Olympic White 1962 Jazz Bass tuned down a half-step to match Vaughan's Eb tuning
Pult EQ, XY-FAT, TILTONE: Free Plugins of the Week
🗓️ August 17, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com
Pult EQ is a free and open-source Pultec-style tube EQ with plenty of mojo! Check it out in this week’s round-up of the best free plugins. The post Pult EQ, XY-FAT, TILTONE: Free Plugins of the Week appeared first on gearnews.com.
Ronnie Rondell Jr., Fiery Stuntman on Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Cover, Dead at 88
🗓️ August 17, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
Longtime stuntman and actor with over 200 credits also worked on Lethal Weapon, The Matrix Reloaded, and Charlie's Angels, but was best known for iconic 1975 album cover
“I’m the kind of guy that never says never. I don’t hate Paul or Gene. We’re rock and roll brothers”: Ace Frehley sets the record straight on where things stand with Kiss
🗓️ August 17, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
Frehley discusses why he’s not appearing at any of the band’s upcoming events – and on his often complicated relationship with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons
“As long as onboard IRs aren’t needed, this Swiss Army knife for amp connectivity is simply the best in its class”: Two Notes Torpedo Reload II review
🗓️ August 17, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
A reactive loadbox with dual-mono 215 watts (perchannel), stereo effects loop and expanded connectivity from a market-leading brand? It's gotta be good, right?