Fender Chief Executive Officer Edward 'Bud' Cole has sparked fierce debate across the music world following his recent statements on artificial intelligence. In an interview published by T3 in May, Cole drew a direct parallel between tribute acts and artificia
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In a milestone move, PRS Guitars has named its very first Chief Executive Officer, appointing Jack Higginbotham to the role. Jack Higginbotham has been a cornerstone of the Maryland-based guitar manufacturer since its launch in 1985. He began his journey in th
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Former Ozzy Osbourne six-stringer Gus G has officially been named the new lead guitarist for King Diamond. The Greek virtuoso replaces Andy LaRocque, who co-founded the heavy metal outfit from the remains of Mercyful Fate back in 1985. The duo parted on comple
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Stepping onto a stage once commanded by irreplaceable visionaries like Ritchie Blackmore and Steve Morse could easily paralyze any guitar player with stage fright. Yet, when Simon McBride officially assumed the guitar throne for Deep Purple, he leaped into the
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Most Deep Purple fans had long since given up any hope of seeing the band ever share a stage with founding guitarist Ritchie Blackmore again, due to a well-known, decades-long estrangement. But that's exactly what took place near the end of the group's show at
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The Swedish company Pophouse, founded by the legendary guitarist of the quartet ABBA, Björn Ulvaeus, has officially purchased exactly half of the publishing and songwriting rights to all the music of the British titans IRON MAIDEN. In addition to the music catalog, the parties divided 50/5
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In a recent candid interview with Metal Hammer, the former vocalist of NIGHTWISH opened up without holding back about the tumultuous past: — I honestly should have raised absolute hell. I held all the legal rights and signed contracts on my side, and had I cho
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Renowned producer Terry Date, famous for shaping the sound of the legendary band PANTERA, once revealed a fascinating behind-the-scenes detail about working in the studio: "We would record all the rhythm guitars, pack away all the equipment, and then towards t
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Is the impossible happening in the world of rock music? Exclusive news that has shocked millions of heavy rock fans around the globe! Legendary guitarist and co-founder of Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore, has announced that he will join his former bandmates on
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What makes a signature guitar successful is not just the name on the headstock but what that name is looking for from the instrument, and how their preferences resonate with the guitar-playing public at large. You can put an A-lister's signature on your headst
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Gibson has confirmed its new Garage in Miami will open on September 10. It will become the firm's third brick-and-mortar location and second in the US, after stores in Nashville and London. Located in the heart of Miami's Wynwood Art District, Gibson Garage Mi
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It's impossible to hear the line "Do you have the time to listen to me whine?" without immediately conjuring the sound of Billie Joe Armstrong's palm-muted modded Marshall tone. Over the last 30 years, Green Day's 1994 major label debut, Dookie, has become not
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