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“Me and Chino rowed a lot when we were working on it. It was a really abrasive process”: Deftones’ White Pony was one of the first metal masterpieces of the new millennium. Its creation was anything but smooth sailing

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Resident riffmaster Stephen Carpenter minced no words in this 2000 interview, rolling his eyes at “our friends” Korn, and even – before walking it [lees meer]

“Me and Chino rowed a lot when we were working on it. It was a really abrasive process”: Deftones’ White Pony was one of the first metal masterpieces of the new millennium. Its creation was anything but smooth sailingmarcohageman2025-11-01T10:58:21+01:00

“It’s become impossible to operate sustainably as a predominantly brick and mortar musical instrument retailer in the UK”: Scotland’s Kenny’s Music is the latest guitar shop chain to close its doors – despite strong sales figures

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Kenny’s had a physical presence in Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Dunfermline and its closure continues a worrying trend that has seen UK gear heavyweights GAK [lees meer]

“It’s become impossible to operate sustainably as a predominantly brick and mortar musical instrument retailer in the UK”: Scotland’s Kenny’s Music is the latest guitar shop chain to close its doors – despite strong sales figuresmarcohageman2025-10-31T23:27:08+01:00

Epiphone Unveils Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton and Bonehead Riviera

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For more than 150 years, Epiphone has crafted the instruments behind music’s most iconic moments. From legendary riffs to unforgettable performances, its legacy continues [lees meer]

Epiphone Unveils Masterbilt Gem Archer Sheraton and Bonehead Rivieramarcohageman2025-10-31T23:27:05+01:00

“Matt and MGW have collaborated for several years to fine-tune the pedal… And the results will astonish you”: Manson Guitar Works’ debut fuzz pedal is here, but will Matt Bellamy’s high-end boutique stompbox be worth the wait?

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Co-designed by the Muse frontman, designed to go into your amp or direct to desk, and built in partnership with Thorpy FX, the Supermassive [lees meer]

“Matt and MGW have collaborated for several years to fine-tune the pedal… And the results will astonish you”: Manson Guitar Works’ debut fuzz pedal is here, but will Matt Bellamy’s high-end boutique stompbox be worth the wait?marcohageman2025-10-31T22:26:12+01:00

“Will it knock your socks off? For some, absolutely, but for me, I find it works admirably in a cranked rig and stacks nicely with other gain pedals”: Warm Audio Tube Squealer overdrive pedal review

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Warm Audio’s latest overdrive machine serves up the three greatest hits of the 'Green Screamer' overdrive in one stompbox

“Will it knock your socks off? For some, absolutely, but for me, I find it works admirably in a cranked rig and stacks nicely with other gain pedals”: Warm Audio Tube Squealer overdrive pedal reviewmarcohageman2025-10-31T21:31:18+01:00

“What Dire Straits would sound like if Mark Knopfler grew up in the deserts of Algeria rather than the streets of Newcastle”: October 2025 Guitar World Editors’ Picks

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Liven up your Halloween with six-string (and five-string) sorcery from Alter Bridge, Mei Semones, Whitney, Karma Sheen, Jacob Collier, Unprocessed, and many more

“What Dire Straits would sound like if Mark Knopfler grew up in the deserts of Algeria rather than the streets of Newcastle”: October 2025 Guitar World Editors’ Picksmarcohageman2025-10-31T19:31:35+01:00

Gibson Launches Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard

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For over 130 years, groundbreaking Gibson instruments have shaped some of the most powerful moments in music history. Now, in celebration of the Live [lees meer]

Gibson Launches Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standardmarcohageman2025-10-31T18:37:05+01:00

“Looking forward to seeing what the future holds”: Eric Gales joins Stephen Carpenter, Devin Townsend and Sophie Lloyd in the Kiesel artist ranks – is a signature guitar in the works?

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The blues maestro previously worked with Magneto Guitars, but his surprise move to Kiesel could lead to a new signature

“Looking forward to seeing what the future holds”: Eric Gales joins Stephen Carpenter, Devin Townsend and Sophie Lloyd in the Kiesel artist ranks – is a signature guitar in the works?marcohageman2025-10-31T18:12:14+01:00

“It was about completing the circle and us showing what James and I as guitar players did to change the world”: Dave Mustaine reveals why Megadeth are covering Metallica on their final album

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Megadeth's new album will find Mustaine and co playing a Metallica classic, co-written by Mustaine in the early days, and MegaDave promises us we've [lees meer]

“It was about completing the circle and us showing what James and I as guitar players did to change the world”: Dave Mustaine reveals why Megadeth are covering Metallica on their final albummarcohageman2025-10-31T18:12:12+01:00

Fender’s Best Jazzmaster & Jaguar Yet? John Bohlinger Puts Them to the Test

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The offset twins get a makeover that lends stability and a streamlined sensibility while enhancing the guitars’ classic ,’60s, surfy essence. The American Professional [lees meer]

Fender’s Best Jazzmaster & Jaguar Yet? John Bohlinger Puts Them to the Testmarcohageman2025-10-31T18:12:09+01:00

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