For most bassists, getting the call to play alongside Black Sabbath guitar legend Tony Iommi would rank somewhere between fantasy and impossibility. For Becky Baldwin, it became reality after a single email snowballed into one of the biggest opportunities of h
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In any discussion concerning the greatest alternate pickers on the guitar, virtuosos such as John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Al Di Meola, Jason Becker, Chris Impellitteri, and Shawn Lane are constantly highlighted. These players established remarkably high techni
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The world of high-end custom guitars witnesses a historic release as PRS Guitars unveils the breathtaking PRS 2026 Astryx Limited Edition. Designed in collaboration with Dany Villarreal, lead guitarist and co-founder of the international rock sensation The War
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Neural DSP has officially announced the launch of CorOS 4.1.0 and Cortex Control 4.1.0, marking the single largest firmware update ever released for the flagship Quad Cortex and compact Quad Cortex mini floorboard processors. This massive release brings full Q
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Legendary thrash metal pioneers Megadeth are currently on their final global tour, wrapping up a monumental 43-year legacy. However, iconic frontman Dave Mustaine hints that the band still has one last mind-blowing trick up their sleeve. In an exclusive interv
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The release of Tony Iommi’s first solo album in over two decades is a massive cause for celebration among heavy music fans and guitar tone aficionados worldwide. What makes this long-awaited release even more historic is the confirmed guest appearance of his l
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Gretsch has unveiled the latest guitar to come off its production line, and the Streamliner CVT stays true to its name with a sleek, no-nonsense design. The Fender-owned firm has been smashing out some very impressive budget builds of late, with the single-cut
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34 years ago, 1992, the Montreal Olympic Stadium (Canada) turned into the epicenter of one of the most incredible and destructive shows in the history of global stadium music. On that day, as part of the legendary joint Stadium Tour, two undisputed titans of h
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Fender Chief Executive Officer Edward 'Bud' Cole has sparked fierce debate across the music world following his recent statements on artificial intelligence. In an interview published by T3 in May, Cole drew a direct parallel between tribute acts and artificia
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In a milestone move, PRS Guitars has named its very first Chief Executive Officer, appointing Jack Higginbotham to the role. Jack Higginbotham has been a cornerstone of the Maryland-based guitar manufacturer since its launch in 1985. He began his journey in th
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Former Ozzy Osbourne six-stringer Gus G has officially been named the new lead guitarist for King Diamond. The Greek virtuoso replaces Andy LaRocque, who co-founded the heavy metal outfit from the remains of Mercyful Fate back in 1985. The duo parted on comple
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Stepping onto a stage once commanded by irreplaceable visionaries like Ritchie Blackmore and Steve Morse could easily paralyze any guitar player with stage fright. Yet, when Simon McBride officially assumed the guitar throne for Deep Purple, he leaped into the
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