“Black Sabbath and Judas Priest invented true heavy metal music”: How Priest singer Rob Halford remembers their breakthrough moment
And how they triumphed amid the ‘mudbath’ of the first Monsters Of Rock festival
By Paul Elliott published
And how they triumphed amid the ‘mudbath’ of the first Monsters Of Rock festival
By Jonathan Horsley published
By his own admission, Ford was “green” when he was called into play on George Harrison’s Dark Horse but there was no pressure to be anything other than himself
By Will Simpson published
Broken English is out in a couple of weeks
By Matt Mullen published
We visited Tygner in his London-based studio ahead of the release of his cinematic, rave-inspired new project
By Ben Rogerson published
We'd definitely be willing to miss out on some of those things
By Andy Price published
At the dawn of the 1990s, Underworld were a spent force - little did they realise they were about to create one of the decade’s most enduring tracks
By Will Simpson published
He’s broken record for most bpm with a prosthetic
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Lamb Of God guitarist walks us through the evolution of his signature Les Paul Modern Quilt and explains why passive humbuckers beat active every time
By Matt Mullen published
We visited Tygner in his London-based studio ahead of the release of his cinematic, rave-inspired new project
By Si Truss published
Iridium Desktop Mk2 gains a new synthesis mode, extra power under-the-hood, and an automation feature inspired by Richard D James
By Jim Ottewill published
UK Eurovision entrant Sam Battle talks us through seven of his most absurd and extraordinary musical machines
By Will Simpson published
But it’s only voluntary...
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We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, PRS, Yamaha, Fender and more
By Matt McCracken last updated
My expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio
By Si Truss published
The free v1.40 update is out now for all existing users
By Matt Mullen published
Polly Mackey walks us through the making of The Peaks from her London-based studio
By Ben Rogerson published
Whisper it quietly, but this new $599 laptop might just be powerful enough for many musicians
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Here’s our pick of the best pianos - and the best piano brands - including Yamaha, Casio, Nord, Roland and more…
By Jonathan Horsley published
By his own admission, Ford was “green” when he was called into play on George Harrison’s Dark Horse but there was no pressure to be anything other than himself
By Daryl Robertson published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, PRS, Yamaha, Fender and more
By Connor Flys published
A convincing Leslie sound isn't easy. Can a keyboard maker provide the solution for guitarists?
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Lamb Of God guitarist walks us through the evolution of his signature Les Paul Modern Quilt and explains why passive humbuckers beat active every time
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Tonex One Double Special is a limited edition pedal preloaded with 20 models from two über-rare Dumbles – and the bundled software presents sounds from six Overdrive Specials
By Matt Owen published
The race for the ultimate FRFR speaker is hotting up, with Blackstar going up against Fender, Laney, Positive Grid and Line 6 with its own range of digital amp modeler speaker companions
By Matt McCracken published
I joined a sold-out Guitar Show in Birmingham, UK, to get hands-on with the latest and greatest from the world of guitar
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Inspired By Gibson range comprises cutaway and non-cutaway Hummingbird and J-45s, and a very smart L-00, all with Fishman electronics and a serious build upgrade
By Jonathan Horsley published
The much-loved 40-watt combo gets a fancy looking textured 'Western' vinyl covering, classy and vintage '50s-style grille clothe – and a 12" Celestion Creamback under the hood
By Andy Price published
The Rage Against the Machine axe-man’s most memorable moment saw him emulate a DJ scratch breakdown using a trick that few have fully mastered
By Ross Holder published
Guitar Tricks is our number one online tuition platform for guitar players
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
My pick of the best online guitar courses will get your playing up to speed from the comfort of your own home, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
By Chris Barnes published
With over 84,000 lessons at your disposal, this is one of the best value guitar tuition subscriptions online right now
By Rob Laing published
Uneven frets are a common issue with our guitars, but MusicNomad has come up with different ways to empower players to deal with it themselves
By Total Guitar published
Learn the guitar style of the most expressive and accomplished playing The Beatle would ever commit to tape
By Total Guitar last updated
Tackle the expressive phrasing and minor pentatonic tricks of one of rock's finest guitarists, David Gilmour
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We help you broaden your mixing horizons with some useful tips for panning perfection
By Roland Schmidt published
Adding small or even large amounts of saturation doesn’t have to be bad for you, as we explore how to singe your sonics
By Roland Schmidt published
How a sound design approach originally deployed for television effects became an electronic music staple - and how to make it yourself
By Roland Schmidt published
I Feel Love’s innovative electronic rhythm section set the stage for pretty much everything that followed, and here’s how you can recreate its bewitching energy in your DAW
By Roland Schmidt published
Creating the perfect foundation for your track begins just the right amount of compression for your bass - here’s how to not overdo it!
By Tim Cant published
The former One Direction star’s latest effort is a far cry from his previous output
By Roland Schmidt published
If you want to add more punch to your production, start at the foundation of your track, with the kick and bass
By Roland Schmidt published
We lift the bonnet on a foundational piece of synth genius, and demonstrate how you can achieve its distinctive sound yourself in your DAW
By Roland Schmidt published
If your music is sounding a little mechanical, maybe it deserves a sprinkle of organic nurturing. We invite you to un-click the quantize!
By Si Truss published
In our latest video tutorial, we explore how to use Live generative MIDI tools and hardware-inspired sequencers to create riffs and patterns
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A convincing Leslie sound isn't easy. Can a keyboard maker provide the solution for guitarists?
By Matt Owen published
The race for the ultimate FRFR speaker is hotting up, with Blackstar going up against Fender, Laney, Positive Grid and Line 6 with its own range of digital amp modeler speaker companions
By Amit Sharma published
The British amp specialist unveils its most advanced lunchbox amp to date
By Jon Musgrave published
Arturia’s upgraded keyboard-based sequencer could provide the creative kick start you need
By Rob Redman published
If you want happy accidents and repeatable madness galore, the 511 is the module for you
By Roland Schmidt published
If you’re lacking a little Protein in your production diet, Waldorf has just the supplement for you
By Amit Sharma published
The Guitarraviva YouTuber teams up with Harley Benton to deliver one of the most spec’d-out affordable guitars we’ve ever seen
By Matt Owen published
A decade after the Helix was born, the Helix Stadium has big boots to fill – is it a worthy successor to the hugely acclaimed modeller name?