Watch the wholesome moment James Hetfield meets a 10-year-old fan – and signs his ESP LTD Iron Cross guitar
They say never meet your idols – but this truly wholesome moment between Metallica guitarist James Hetfield and…
Chris Buck is the latest victim of gear theft – and he’s appealing for help
Guitarist Chris Buck is the latest victim of musical gear theft, and he’s appealing to the internet for…
LACP exhibit ‘Reservoir’ explores the visual language of loneliness
The photograph is so intimate, so vulnerable, it’s painful to look at. It depicts a woman in her…
Ricky Martin pens tribute to Bad Bunny after his historic Grammy win
Following Bad Bunny’s landmark album of the year win at the 68th Grammy Awards for “Debí Tirar Más…
Julia Stoschek’s stunning collection of video art shows in downtown L.A.
The five-story Venetian-style Variety Arts Theater in downtown Los Angeles will open its doors to the public for…
Lenny Kravitz thinks modern guitar gear and digital emulations still don’t sound as good as vintage gear
Few topics divide guitarists quite like the modern-vs-vintage gear debate. While digital modellers and boutique recreations promise classic…
Slipknot co-founder says AI is like “a professor in my pocket” – and it’s cheaper than a $150k producer who “might not even work with me”
The role of Artificial Intelligence in music-making has been one of the most debated topics of late –…
Australia’s top glassmakers are the focus of the exhibition Glass Chrysalis II
When glassmaker Isobel Waters works in the hot shop, using a blowpipe to form and shape molten glass…
Trivium’s Matt Heafy names five metal bands to watch in 2026
Matt Heafy is at a transitional point. With his band, Trivium, he’s recently released the EP Struck Dead…
Guitar legend Larry Carlton reveals how he quit working with John Lennon after one drunken session
Session ace Larry Carlton has opened up about a chaotic, late-night studio date with John Lennon that turned…
“He doesn’t need all the bells and whistles”
Noel Gallagher may happily reach for a Stratocaster in the studio or on stage with High Flying Birds,…
Remembering Martin Parr: Britain’s ‘national photographer’ in words and pictures by his publisher
Published on 14/12/2025 – 13:35 GMT+1 •Updated 17:37 History is littered with tales of people who found fame…