AC/DC just kicked off their first tour in 8 years with a new bass player – watch footage of their explosive Power Up opener

AC/DC just kicked off their first tour in 8 years with a new bass player – watch footage of their explosive Power Up opener

AC/DC are back touring for the first time since 2016’s Rock or Bust world tour, and they marked a maiden voyage for their new recently recruited bass guitar player Chris Chaney with a rip-roaring 24-song set on Saturday night (May 18). The Aussie rock legends packed out the 62,000-capacity Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, as they…

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“He was a lover of the blues, but it was the Irish side that helped him stand out against Eric Clapton or Peter Green”: What made Rory Gallagher a true guitar one-off – and how he ended up with his first Fender Strat by accident

“He was a lover of the blues, but it was the Irish side that helped him stand out against Eric Clapton or Peter Green”: What made Rory Gallagher a true guitar one-off – and how he ended up with his first Fender Strat by accident

Guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick is arguably best known for his work in British melodic rock band FM, whose new album Old Habits Die Hard is released in May. Jim also plays in Band of Friends, performing the music of Rory Gallagher with members of the late Northern Irish trailblazer’s own band.  When he connects with Total Guitar, he’s…

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“No material performs as well as real, natural diamond”: These picks are encrusted with literal diamonds to provide ultimate grip – and they’ll make you a better player, apparently

“No material performs as well as real, natural diamond”: These picks are encrusted with literal diamonds to provide ultimate grip – and they’ll make you a better player, apparently

Patoma Music has developed a range of diamond-encrusted guitar picks that apparently will “elevate guitarists playing at any level” thanks to their unique performance. While we’ve seen diamond-lavished guitars before, Patoma is taking things to a whole new level: there’s almost one carat of diamonds in every Diamond Grip pick, which will be made in…

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“Ian was always ready to play a stylistically perfect solo for every track he was involved with”: The Les Paul behind the iconic guitar solo on Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights is now up for auction

“Ian was always ready to play a stylistically perfect solo for every track he was involved with”: The Les Paul behind the iconic guitar solo on Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights is now up for auction

The electric guitar featured on Kate Bush’s 1978 debut Wuthering Heights is expected to fetch up to £10,000 at auction. The 1974 Les Paul Custom belonged to guitarist Ian Bairnson, who played the solo at the end of Wuthering Heights while his arm was in a plaster cast. (Image credit: Phil Barker/Future) All the latest…

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Finding Her Groove: An Intimate Interview with Taylor Kelly on her musical journey, ever-evolving sound, and new EP ‘The Spins’

Finding Her Groove: An Intimate Interview with Taylor Kelly on her musical journey, ever-evolving sound, and new EP ‘The Spins’

Born and raised in the suburbs of Rochester, NY, Taylor Kelly has become a cornerstone of the vibrant Philadelphia music scene, where she has further honed her introspective take on jazz, soul, and funk. Known for her dynamic blend of genres, Kelly combines her smooth, powerful, and technically informed voice with a full horn section, addictive…

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Justin Timberlake Boasts ‘Overwhelming Demand’ with 1 Million-Plus Tickets Sold — 9 New Shows Added to World Tour

Justin Timberlake Boasts ‘Overwhelming Demand’ with 1 Million-Plus Tickets Sold — 9 New Shows Added to World Tour

Photo Credit: Live Nation Citing ‘overwhelming demand’ and over a million tickets sold, Justin Timberlake announces nine new dates to his 2024 Forget Tomorrow World Tour. The new dates in Philadelphia, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Wichita, St. Louis, and Kansas City give fans in those cities a chance to catch the…

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After Surprise ACM Awards Performance, Chris Stapleton & Dua Lipa Drop “Think I’m In Love With You” Officially

After Surprise ACM Awards Performance, Chris Stapleton & Dua Lipa Drop “Think I’m In Love With You” Officially

Photo Credit: Chris Stapleton Dua Lipa made a surprise appearance at the ACM Awards to perform a duet with Chris Stapleton. Now the duo’s “Think I’m In Love With You” has officially dropped on streaming services as fans clamber for other mixes. Both artists confirmed the arrival of the live single on social media today….

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