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"Each time I'm about to play it, I take a deep breath and I exhale on that first note": 5 songs guitarists need to hear by… Rush

Songs in the key of Lifeson

MusicRadar · Jan 3, 2025

“He sings on all our stuff. You hear him on AC/DC, Bryan Adams, Shania’s stuff. He has the best voice in the room”: Phil Collen says Mutt Lange is an ace vocalist who can nail it in one take – and it’s the same with guitar

For Collen, working with Lange is like “going to school for your favourite subject” but recreating the studio magic live on Def Leppard tracks such as Live Bites can be very tricky at first

MusicRadar · Dec 29, 2024

Music technology gear of the year 2024: The 10 best new synths, samplers and drum machines

We count down our favourite music tech hardware from the past 12 months

MusicRadar · Dec 26, 2024

“A complete all-in-one solution for the gigging musician requiring a powerful, compact ampless rig”: Amp modeller and profiler market heats up as IK Multimedia celebrates one year of TONEX with huge (and free) effects upgrade

Eight new effects arrive for the TONEX and ToneX One pedals, plus two new effects blocks that players can configured pre or post-amp and cab.

MusicRadar · Oct 4, 2024

"Worth the extra money for the added features over the original": Fender Mustang Micro Plus Headphone Amp

How do you improve on excellence? Fender has found some ways to do it here

MusicRadar · Sep 5, 2024

“I always liked hardware synths that were commercial failures, because they have something unique about them”: 10 things producers can learn from our In The Studio With... series

We've visited hundreds of artists in the studio to unpack their creative process. Here are ten things we've learned that might help you in your music-making

MusicRadar · Aug 14, 2024

"I think it's potentially the European Mecca for heavy progressive rock and metal": As Arctangent festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, it feels more important than ever for musicians and fans alike

An annual showcase of alternative, progressive heavy musical talent, the UK festival has captured hearts and minds

MusicRadar · Aug 7, 2024

“The new Ibanez guitar is exceptional, won’t be too expensive… I am pretty excited about it”: Pat Metheny’s new signature jazz box is out now – and the Charlie Christian-inspired pickup is star of the show

The Ibanez PM3C is a pro-quality, affordable, available in Natural Amber and Black "low-gloss" finishes, and has a single-coil based on the pickup from Christian's ES-150

MusicRadar · Aug 2, 2024

“You can now have the sound of your favorite Nirvana record all in the computer without touching a single physical amp”: Kurt Cobain tone guru Aaron Rash releases The Utero Sessions IR Pack

After two years of extensive research, YouTuber and Nirvana tone expert Aaron Rash unveils his IR pack so you can nail the In Utero tones without losing your shirt on the vintage market

MusicRadar · Jul 2, 2024

“We missed being there, and I’m excited to see everyone again back in Anaheim”: NAMM receives massive boost as Fender announces return

Fender CEO Andy Mooney announces surprise U-turn in a show of faith for the National Association of Music Merchants' mammoth gear expo

MusicRadar · Jun 25, 2024