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“Infused with contemporary upgrades while retaining classic Kramer DNA”: Can Kramer reclaim its place as world’s number one Superstrat brand? Enter the Pacer Deluxe Collection
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Introducing three fresh twists on the high-performance HSS S-style, featuring Kramer's KeyLock necks, HSS pickups, some exclusive finishes and the promise of speed and comfort as standard
“My first concert that I attended as a young teen was Kansas. They were and remain my favorite band ever”: Kansas superfan becomes band’s new full-time guitarist – as Rich Williams scales back touring duties
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
He’s been a stand-in for Williams over the past year, but Scott Bernard’s appointment has been made permanent
Bass Preamps: 5 Budget Alternatives for Your Rig
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Bass preamps are an essential tool for shaping your tone and boosting your clarity. Hop aboard as we check out 5 budget bass preamps for you to consider! The post Bass Preamps: 5 Budget Alternatives for Your Rig appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I was just kind of saddened by it. It’s beyond my control”: Rubber bridge guitar pioneer Reuben Cox breaks his silence on the Orangewood Juniper 'copycat' controversy
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Orangewood had been accused of ripping off Cox's designs. Cox speaks out for the first time about the fallout and explains why he's not looking for a payout
Blink-182 Play ‘Take Off Your Pants and Jacket’ Rarities for First Time Since 2001 at Tour Opener
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
Along with renditions of "Roller Coaster” and “Online Songs," the band added "Josie" back to the setlist and covered Descendents' "Hope"
Guitar World deals of the week: Save $300 on Dave Grohl's signature Epiphone, get the lowdown on the cheapest place to buy a Keeley stompbox, plus all the best Labor Day sales from across the web
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Your weekly digest of the best deals from all corners of the web, hand-picked by Guitar World's gear experts
Hear Bon Jovi Team Up With Bruce Springsteen for New Take on ‘Hollow Man’
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
Band also shares new single “Red, White, and Jersey” from all-star collaborative LP Forever (Legendary Edition)
“I realized I might pass the audition, and then they sent the cops over, came and picked me up, and took me to jail”: How C. J. Ramone landed the role of Ramones bassist while he was in jail
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Christopher Joseph Ward, a.k.a C. J. Ramone, on how he deserted the Marine Corps to live out his rock ‘n’ roll dreams
“Theory C: it’s a scoop knob... they built James’ parametric EQ into the amp”: Metallica spark a Mesa/Boogie mystery as unidentified amp spotted in 50th Anniversary message to ESP Guitars. Could this be a James Hetfield signature?
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Speculation surrounding this unidentified chugging object has been ongoing since 2017 when it was spotted in Metallica's studio
Alabama Shakes Ponder Second Chances and Other Selves on First Song in 10 Years, ‘Another Life’
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The celebrated trio is working on their first album since 2015 and has spent much of the summer on a reunion tour
“It was a foolish idea. I was heartbroken about my band breaking up… I gave it to a 12-year-old kid”: Why John Fogerty parted ways the iconic guitar he used on CCR hits – and how he got it back
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The famed Acme Rickenbacker is the sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival, but when the band broke up and his heart broke, Fogerty gave it away
“Cat Stevens asked me to play on his recordings…it never got to the point where I felt like I could add as much as I wanted”: Eric Johnson reflects on his early session career with Carole King and Christopher Cross – and getting fired by Donald Fagen
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
While the Texas virtuoso loved session work, he preferred to take more time over his creations – and his experiences paved the way for him to become one of guitar’s all-time greats
“I don’t tune it like a normal guitar, and that’s gonna come and haunt me at one point in my life”: Daniela “Dany” Villarreal Vélez reveals the unconventional alternate tuning she used on The Warning’s latest album
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The Warning 2024’s release Keep Me Fed is a masterclass in hard-hitting guitar riffs, delivered by Dany
This year's best-ever Labor Day guitar deals include up to 60% off at Musician's Friend, 20% Fender savings and super cheap Spark amps – here’s 6 essential sales to shop right now
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
There's juicy price cuts on everything from Fender to Gibson, PRS to Sterling By Music Man, Positive Grid and more in these massive Labor Day weekend sales
“I was 18, strung out on meth and drinking every day. But I’d hear a song I loved by Slayer or Exodus, and it would save my life”: Robb Flynn set out to make Machine Head’s shortest record – but he hopes its four-minute songs will have a lasting impact
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Some record exec told Flynn that he'd only last five years, but 30 years on he's still at it, reinventing Machine Head with a new lead guitarist, writing songs to those dark nights of the soul
"A solid, great-sounding player that looks a million dollars and doesn't sound too far off": Squier Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The long-awaited return of the oddball Duo-Sonic heads up Squier's Class of 2025 Classic Vibe family and largely exceeds all expectations
Amazing Positive Grid Deal! Spark 2 Is Over 10% off, Plus Tons of Bass Bargains!
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Check out this sweet Positive Grid deal! Save over 10 percent on Spark 2! There are also some nice discounts on Marcus Miller basses and many pedals! The post Amazing Positive Grid Deal! Spark 2 Is Over 10% off, Plus Tons of Bass Bargains! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“All the shiny, pointy guitars were gone, and this one was still on the wall… something just drew me to it”: How Khruangbin made Fender history with signature models of the first guitars they ever bought
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Khruangbin’s Mark Speer and Laura Lee Ochoa are the first bandmates to get a signature Fender guitar and bass at the same time
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Make First Public Appearance as Engaged Couple
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The duo attended a college football match-up between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Kansas City
DJ Khaled Teases Forthcoming Album With Singles ‘You Remind Me,’ ‘Brother’
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
Both tracks will appear on the rapper's 14th studio LP, Aalam of God
Sabrina Carpenter Reveals ‘Tears’ Video Featuring Colman Domingo in Drag
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The glittering video arrived alongside the release of Carpenter's seventh album Man’s Best Friend
LoFi Vibes: This Gear is the Perfect Match for Beatmakers!
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Which pieces of equipment work well together for creating beats with lofi vibes and instrumental hip-hop? Here are three products that are a perfect match! The post LoFi Vibes: This Gear is the Perfect Match for Beatmakers! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Album ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Is Finally Here
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The singer celebrated the release with fans during a Spotify-hosted party at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Lady Gaga Reveals ‘The Dead Dance’ Release Date for ‘Wednesday’ Season 2
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The singer appeared alongside star Jenna Ortega during a gala event for the show in New York City
Jessie J Cancels U.S. Tour Ahead of Surgery Amid Cancer Recovery: ‘I Feel Frustrated and Sad’
🗓️ August 29, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The singer also postponed her U.K. and European dates for her No Secrets tour
PinkPantheress’ Playlist Is ‘A Little Bit of F-ckery.’ She Welcomes the Chaos
🗓️ August 28, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
Her own records are often erratic, so it makes sense that when she let Rolling Stone sift through her library, the results included Davido, Kaytranada, Normani, and more
Sabrina Carpenter Warns New Album ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Is ‘Not for Any Pearl Clutchers’
🗓️ August 28, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
“Sometimes people hear the lyrics that are really bold, and they go, ‘I don’t want to sing this in front of other people.’ It’s like it’s almost too TMI,” the singer tells CBS Mornings