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Opeth’s Fredrik Åkesson Reveals Details About Solo Project

Fredrik Åkesson, guitarist for the Swedish progressive metal band OPETH, has shared exciting news about his upcoming solo album…

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Guitarist Brent Purgason Exits GWAR After 11-Year Run
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Guitarist Brent Purgason Exits GWAR After 11-Year Run

Brent Purgason, known to fans as Pustulus Maximus, has announced his departure from shock rock band GWAR after performing…

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Keith Richards on stage with the Rolling Stones, playing an ochre Fender Telecaster.
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Keith Richards Honored with First-Ever Connecticut Award and Library Card

Keith Richards received the first-ever Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence during a ceremony at Westport Library on Wednesday. The…

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A man playing a yellow Fender Telecaster live on stage.
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KISS-Linked Guitarist Karl Cochran Killed in Tragic Accident

Guitarist and songwriter Karl Cochran, age 61, died Wednesday following a car crash in New Jersey, leaving the rock…

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Brian May of the legendary rock band Queen playing his Red Special electric guitar on stage.
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Queen Legend Brian May Warns AI Could Destroy Music Industry

British rock icon Brian May warns that the music industry faces a bleak future if tech companies continue using…

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Eddie van Halen on stage playing his white EVH Wolfgang signature guitar.
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Eddie van Halen’s Surprising Take on Dickie Betts Resurfaces

Eddie Van Halen wasn’t shy about sharing his opinions on other musicians. A fresh look at his first-ever interview…

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Rush during their induction into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame with, from left to right, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson.
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Why Rush Won’t Return: Band Chooses to Preserve Their Musical Legacy

After the passing of their legendary drummer Neil Peart in 2020, iconic rock band Rush has decided against any…

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Megadeth during a performance with lead guitarist Kiko Loureire on the left and Dave Mustaine on the right.
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Megadeth Hits Studio for Mystery Album That Has Band “Pumped”

Fresh off their 2022 release, metal titans Megadeth aren’t wasting any time crafting their next masterpiece. The band’s founder…

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Slayer guitarist Kerry King playing a BC Rich Flying V on stage.
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Metal Legend Reveals His Mount Rushmore of Guitar Gods – And One Is “Totally Overlooked”

In a fascinating revelation, Slayer’s Kerry King has named his all-time favorite guitar players, with one particularly surprising choice….

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Image of a Slipknot show with fireworks during a performance in Moscow, Russia.
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Slipknot Guitarist Threatens to Leak Secret Album on YouTube After 15-Year Wait

A secret Slipknot album recorded in 2008 still hasn’t been released, and now guitarist Jim Root is getting tired…

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