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Celestion’s ear-saving Peacekeeper speaker lets you dial in the “sweet spot” of a driven amp at modest volumes
By Phil Weller published
The days of having to crank an amp to excessive levels to make it sing could soon be a thing of the past

Plans are in place for a Gary Moore statue to be erected in Belfast
By Janelle Borg published
The announcement comes just weeks after the statue of another iconic guitarist, Rory Gallagher, was unveiled in the city

Gibson has pledged an initial $250,000 to L.A. wildfires relief
By Janelle Borg published
Gibson and its philanthropic division Gibson Gives are also joining forces with Guitar Center, the NAMM Foundation and MusiCares – as well as numerous humanitarian aid organizations – to support impacted communities

Marshall teases the release of a modded JCM, as a new era for the legendary amp brand beckons
By Phil Weller published
The British gear firm is preparing for its first NAMM in five years – and it looks like a new range of effects pedals is on the cards, too

ESP has dropped a new LTD signature guitar for Richard ZK – and it’s got the Rammstein riffer rather excited
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist road-tested and experimented with various prototypes before landing on the final form

Cort and Hedras continue to elevate their progressive electric design with new Mutility II
By Phil Weller published
Improved ergonomics and bolstered tonal versatility headline Cort’s latest Hedras-designed drop

Watch Al Di Meola play Race with Devil on Spanish Highway with Steve Vai
By Jackson Maxwell published
This intimate rehearsal clip shows the fretwork of both guitar legends up-close

“I don't think I want to go on tour anymore. I hate to say that”: Sammy Hagar reveals his touring days are over
By Janelle Borg published
Hagar clarifies this does not mean he's retiring – but at 77, he prefers residencies over the stresses of touring

Dennis Fano is now leading both Fano and Novo – as his two boutique companies merge
By Phil Weller published
Both firms were founded by Fano, and now they’ve been brought under one leadership structure for the first time

Guitars signed by Paul McCartney, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Olivia Rodrigo and many more to be auctioned off in support of leading music charity
By Janelle Borg published
Over 60 one-of-a-kind items donated or signed by music stars are up for auction, with proceeds going to MusiCares, whose vital work includes supporting musicians impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles
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