Greg Norton believes Hüsker Dü were always going to break up, but it happened too soon

The current Ultrabomb bassist discusses the instruments that led to his custom Reverend, how a 1985 concert video got lost, ...

From a PC amplifier to onboard effects –and yes, Robot tuners: The 21st century gear trends that never caught on

“Don’t be so proud of this technological terror you have created,” warned intergalactic bad guy Darth Vader. He was speaking ...
Music Connection

Peavey’s Legendary Super Festival Bass Amp is Back

According to marketing news on Monday, "Peavey® announces the return of its legendary Super Festival Series. Renowned for its ...
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“One night, I decided to be the DJ in Rage Against the Machine - but I was going to do it all on the guitar”: How Tom Morello used his guitar to drill into the off-limits ...

The Rage Against the Machine axe-man’s most memorable moment saw him emulate a DJ scratch breakdown using a trick that few have fully mastered ...
Consequence

Mike Dirnt Talks New Epiphone Grabber G-3 Bass, Favorite Green Day Basslines, and Locking in with Tré Cool

Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt discusses his new signature model Epiphone Grabber G-3 bass and more topics in an interview with Heavy Consequence.
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Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt opens up about the band’s new feature film, plans for new music —and his brand-new Epiphone signature bass

Green Day’s Mike Dirnt always wanted a signature instrument. He calls his new line of Grabber G-3 basses with Epiphone “manifest destiny.” “I’ve been willing this to happen forever,” Dirnt tells ...
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The UK’s biggest guitar event is this weekend, with 'wit and wisdom' from That Pedal Show

Birmingham plays host to the UK's biggest guitar event this weekend. The Guitar Show has expanded to be bigger than ever, with more exhibitors and guests, including bassists Yolanda Charles and Steve ...
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“My mom said, ‘I’ll lend you a quarter if you become a guitar player.’ I think I did!”: Legendary guitarist Steve Cropper dies aged 84

Born in Dora, Missouri on October 21, 1941, Cropper co-wrote the classic songs Green Onions for Booker T. & the M.G.’s and (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay with Otis Redding, and also recorded with ...