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“I just got some prototypes in different colours… It sounds really good”: Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has a new signature Telecaster incoming – here’s everything we know about it so far

The prototype has already taken flight on stage with the Foo Fighters, and if it's sounding good, well, it might not be too long before we see it

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“Holy sh*t, that's good!”: Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett on replacing his amps with the Quad Cortex for his solo tour – plus, the lowdown on the other essentials in his current rig

We caught up with Chris just before he embarks on his UK tour to talk about everything from why he thinks the Les Paul is a great country guitar to his love of the Explorer and what fans can expect from his latest Fender signature model

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Chris Shiflett interviewed Alex Lifeson on his podcast: the experience changed the way he thinks about his own playing

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett on his solo projects, his hair-metal history, and why surfing might hold the key to happiness

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Chris Shiflett on the overlooked key to becoming a better guitar player, making records the Nashville way and why he used an amp pedal for his solo tour

"It's funny how it's going out fronting a band that made me realise I don't breathe when I'm playing a guitar solo"

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Foo Fighters create a nostalgic atmosphere at Riot Fest 2023

“Whenever we play this city I always gives props, not only to Cubby Bear, not only to Naked Raygun, not only to my cousin Tracy who took me, but to the city of Chicago. Without you I don’t think I’d be doing this thing,” David Grohl told fans on Friday…

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"I never would have seen that and I'm really grateful to him for that" – Rivers Cuomo reveals how The Cars' Ric Ocasek dramatically changed his guitar tone for Weezer's Blue Album

Out with the Warmoth Strat copy and in with the Gibsons

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“That’s amazing, dude! You just whipped that out!” Rivers Cuomo shreds Yngwie Malmsteen’s Far Beyond the Sun and floors Chris Shiflett

The Weezer frontman is the second guest on the Foo Fighters guitarist’s new Shred With Shifty podcast

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80s glam, vampires and 'Ska-mericana': these are the best new rock songs you need to hear this week

Some of the most exciting young names in rock music are included in this week's lineup - vote for your favourite!

Louder

5-string Strandbergs and 11-minute djent epics: this week's essential guitar tracks

New face-melters from Jacob Collier, Tesseract, Cherry Glazerr, Dan Auerbach, Demi Lovato + Slash, Svalbard and many more

Guitar World

Alex Lifeson teaches Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett the solo to Rush classic Limelight

Shiflett's new podcast is off to a strong start

MusicRadar

Foo Fighters live at Glastonbury review: The Churnups pay fitting tribute to Taylor Hawkins

The festival’s worst kept secret is finally out there, with Dave Grohl wringing every last drop out of their hour-long surprise set

Evening Standard

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett's new podcast aims to uncover the secrets behind some of rock's biggest guitar solos – and the first round of guests is ridiculous

Alex Lifeson, Richie Sambora, Nile Rodgers, Lindsay Ell, Rivers Cuomo, Brad Paisley, Mike McCready, Brent Mason and more will share their lead guitar wisdom on the first season of Shred with Shifty

Guitar World

Foo Fighters announce new drummer following death of late Taylor Hawkins

Foo Fighters have confirmed the identity of their latest drummer, who's following in the footstep of the late Taylor Hawkins, who was a member of the band from 1997 until his death last year

Daily Mirror

Classic Rock tracks of the week: new music from Girlschool, Rival Sons and more

A round-up of rock music that'll make your ears vibrate happily including The Gaslight Anthem, Chris Shiflett, Saint Agnes and more

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Foo Fighter Chris Shiflett was using a Strymon Iridium pedal on his UK tour instead of an amp

It seems digital modelling is good enough for a Foo Fighter

Evening Standard

Foo Fighters to pay special tribute to Taylor Hawkins with London gig

The glittering event celebrating the drummer’s life will take place on September 3 this year

Wales Online

Foo Fighters announce Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at Wembley Stadium in London

The drummer died in March

The Independent UK

Machine Gun Kelly: I want to tell Hawkins’ children their father was a great man

The US rapper, who met Hawkins two days before his death, said the drummer was ‘such a beautiful soul’ and that he was ‘lucky to know him.’

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The Independent UK

Paul McCartney: Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was a rock and roll hero

The former Beatle paid tribute to the musician as he recalled the time he had played drums for the Foo Fighters in a recording session.

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Miley Cyrus Breaks Down, Says She Called Taylor Hawkins When Her Plane Was Hit By Lightning

“I would have done anything to hang out with him one more time.”

The Independent UK

‘Huge loss for music’ as Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins dies at 50

The drummer played in the band for more than two decades.

Manchester Evening News

Taylor Hawkins: Tributes pour in for Foo Fighters drummer following death aged 50

The band announced the heartbreaking news of Hawkins' death in a statement as the rock world mourns

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