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Coming in hot at the end of the ‘80s shred era and the beginning of the ‘90s virtuoso boom, Michael Lee Firkins was part of a stable of Shrapnel Records-signed guitarists who helped change the instrument forever. Though he might not carry the cache of Vai, the bravado of Malmsteen or the notoriety of Satriani,…

If there is one thing that John Norum knows how to do it is picking up an electric guitar and teasing a melody out of it. This is a skill that has served him well over the years.  His ear for a hook has made Europe one of hard rock’s most enduring bands, with a…

Colin Greenwood’s place in the music firmament is well established after almost four decades as bass guitarist of Radiohead. Beginning with their iconic debut single Creep, the band brought sonic sadness into the mainstream in 1993 via Thom Yorke’s languid vocals and the combined guitar crunch of Jonny Greenwood and Ed O’Brien.  An amazing band,…

Crowbar and Down guitarist Kirk Windstein has offered his take on Solar Guitar’s jagged Type X electric guitar with a customized Mardis Gras Purple signature spin-off.  Officially named the X1.6KW, this particular model – built specifically for the American metal scene stalwart – adopts the mantra of “simplicity is power”, and features an alder body,…

Ace Frehley has opened up about his biggest gear regret: parting ways with a highly valuable ‘59 Gibson Les Paul Burst that he sold to fund a gambling trip. Speaking in the new issue of Guitarist, the former Kiss electric guitar was asked whether there were any guitars from his past collection he intensely regrets…

While talking about their mothers-in-law, some people choose the nicest words and expressions and show only the positive emotions. But there’re people, who call their MILs “monster-in-law”, and there’s a reason for it. This happened to our today’s heroine, a woman, 33, who used to have the most optimistic expectations about her further relationship with her husband’s mom. But her…

Not everyone gets handed houses, cash, or stocks from their elders. Sometimes, it’s all about inheriting clothes, gadgets, or bling that’s been circulating in the family for ages. And these treasures aren’t just about their price tag; they’re like a cozy hug from the past, reminding us of our dear ones. 1. “My grandmother was an… eccentric woman.” “The story I was given by my mother…

Honeymoon usually means a great time, however, not for our reader. Hers started off on a bit of a sour note. Her husband used her points to get an upgrade, but completely forgot about his wife. This is something that caused her to rethink the relationship. We got a message from our reader. Thank you for sharing your story with us! We understand how upsetting this situation is for…

Warner Chappell and BandLab Technologies have inked an exclusive partnership agreement. Photo Credit: Warner Music Group Warner Chappell Music (WCM) and BandLab Technologies have inked an exclusive agreement centering on the latter’s ReverbNation artist-services subsidiary. The Warner Music-owned publisher and Caldecott Music Group’s BandLab Technologies reached out today with word of their “groundbreaking” union. As…

Future performed before a massive crowd during Summer Smash 2023, which organizers say ‘hosted over 100,000 attendees.’  Photo Credit: Summer Smash What avalanche of lawsuits? As he faces multiple complaints over the Astroworld tragedy, Travis Scott is set to headline Summer Smash 2024. Summer Smash reached out today with the line-up for its 2024 edition,…