EXPLAINED: 9 | Vintage Vibes

“It now goes to Infinity. Just think about that for a moment… Oh, my God, that’s literally infinity”: For Spinal Tap’s reunion, Nigel Tufnel asked Marshall to make him an an amp that went beyond 11

Tufnel has a new amp – and some new guitars – to showcase in the forthcoming Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Guitar World · Sep 2, 2025

“Tony Iommi didn’t want a song by another guitarist on a Sabbath record.I never saw the money. But hearing Dio perform my song was unforgettable”: Jimi Bell may have lost out to Zakk Wylde in his Ozzy Osbourne audition, but he has no regrets

The drummer turned guitarist remains grateful for what Sharon Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Joan Jett and Randy Rand did for him, as he preps original music from his Deep Purple tribute band

Guitar World · Aug 28, 2025

“Do modelers have a place? Yes. Are they going to put me out of business? Idon’t think so”: Mike Zaite on the secret to the Dr Z sound, making custom amps for James Walsh’s shows at the Sphere and the enduring appeal of the tube amplifier

Mike Zaite explains how a background in electronics and a front-row seat to the British Invasion of the 1960s led to the formation of Dr Z Amplification – and why the sonics always lead the schematics

Guitar World · Aug 27, 2025

With a 40-hour battery and dynamic lighting, Marshall's jumbo-sized speaker is here to get the party started

The Bromley 750 is a big speaker designed for big parties

What Hi-Fi? · Aug 26, 2025

“As long as onboard IRs aren’t needed, this Swiss Army knife for amp connectivity is simply the best in its class”: Two Notes Torpedo Reload II review

A reactive loadbox with dual-mono 215 watts (perchannel), stereo effects loop and expanded connectivity from a market-leading brand? It's gotta be good, right?

Guitar World · Aug 17, 2025

100 years of AP All-America football teams: Here's who we think are the best of the best

Ohio State and Pittsburgh each placed three players on The Associated Press All-Time All-America football team and four other schools have two players each on the first team

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

I review soundbars for a living – my 2025 top pick isn't Sonos, surprisingly

My favourite single-box soundbar of the year goes to...

T3 · Aug 14, 2025

“I was side of stage, watching Jake with his ‘number one’ SG. It was a crazy, spiritual experience. I hadn’t heard a guitar player like that before”: Chris Turpin on teaming up with Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka for Mirador and the unplanned magic of rock

The Ida Mae guitarist isn't even sure what to call Mirador, but with some tone mojo from cranked half-stacks and Jake Kiszka’s raw, effervescent energy, they've got something good going on

Guitar World · Aug 12, 2025

The Marshall Kilburn III is my favorite Bluetooth speaker of 2025 – here are 3 reasons why I’d buy it today

The Marshall Kilburn III has it all – stunning looks, jaw-droppingly good sound quality, and enough battery to last for days on end.

TechRadar · Aug 11, 2025

“I was a Marshall guy back then. Now I literally cannot listen to Marshalls”: How Jeff Beck inspired former Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist Ricky Byrd to switch from Marshall stacks to Fender combos

Byrd was a total Marshall stan, but witnessing Jeff Beck at the Iridium in New York changed his mind

Guitar World · Aug 11, 2025