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“John introduced a heavier, more intense element that Phil Lynott absolutely embraced”: How John Sykes revitalised Thin Lizzy
By Paul Elliott published
A personal tribute from fellow Thin Lizzy member Darren Wharton
NAMM 2025: Latest news, rumours and updates
By Ben Rogerson, Si Truss last updated
LA wildfires threatened the world’s biggest musical instrument expo, but it's got the green light and the product announcements are coming in thick and fast
“It was a job. Play a stadium, play a theatre…”: The words of Garth Hudson of The Band, who has died at 87
By Paul Elliott published
He played on “the second most influential record in the history of rock ’n’ roll”
NAMM 2025: Joe Satriani teams up with IK Multimedia for Tonex One preloaded with 20 of his presets
By Jonathan Horsley published
Finished in chrome to match his Chrome Boy Ibanez signature guitar, this small but mighty Tonex One has the tones for Ice 9, Summer Song and more
Come for the organs, stay for the pianos and synths - Viscount unveils its Legend One stage keyboard
By Ben Rogerson published
A little bit of everything is included
NAMM 2025: Orange launches Baby series, solid-state amp heads that weigh 3kg but pack a 100W punch
By Jonathan Horsley published
Baby's got backline: small amps, heaps of volume, with all-analogue designs and gig-friendly features
Polyend Step is “the first fully programmable drum machine in guitar pedal form”
By Ben Rogerson published
A step change for live performance and practice sessions?
NAMM 2025: AmpRx launches Brownie, a “voltage optimising” power supply for tube amps
By Jonathan Horsley published
Could this be your tube amp's secret weapon? AmpRxs latest allows you to control the voltage your tube amp is getting, promising consistent sound and enhancing its longevity
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