Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders has revealed the group hopes Joshua Homme will produce another one of their albums. MORE >
Groove Armada couldn't wait to get back to basics and play shows in warehouses and car parks. MORE >
Producer Mark Ronson has confirmed he will sing for the first time on his new album, but admits he's terrified about showing off his vocal talents. MORE >
Slash reckons UK music is ''tame, predicable and faceless,'' and the whole world needs to create more rock stars. MORE >
Rapper Ice Cube is returning to music and will call his new solo album 'I Am The West'. MORE >
Ice hockey star Ryan Suter has taken time out of his busy schedule at the Winter Olympics to pose for photos with a Gibson Dusk Tiger guitar. MORE >
The son of acoustic guitar player Johnny Cash has called for his father's Bitter Tears album to be rereleased. MORE >
The gift of a Gibson guitar and amp led to an unlikely music career for T-Model Ford, it has been revealed. MORE >
London's Abbey Road studio has been made a historical building by English Heritage. MORE >
Bassist for Timbaland, Prince, Justin Timberlake and Kanye West champions all things Steinberg. MORE >
Eminem and Lil Wayne have been compared to Jack Nicholson and Leonardo DiCaprio by the director of their latest music video. MORE >
Florence and the Machine have admitted taking a section of a song from US group Gang Gang Dance, and agreed to pay them royalties. MORE >
Muse, Eminem and Jay-Z are among the host of bands who will play at this year's T in the Park festival in Scotland. MORE >
Jennifer Lopez has reportedly split with her record company, Epic, putting into doubt when her seventh album will be released. MORE >
Roger Daltrey has revealed his desire to work with Led Zeppelin's electric guitar player Jimmy Page. MORE >
Slash spent more time dealing with the bureaucracy of getting the all star cast - including Ozzy Osbourne and Iggy Pop - together than recording for his new album. MORE >
Leading authority on drums hails new electronic drum set from Alesis. MORE >
Electric guitar player James Williamson has been praised for his enthusiasm by bandmate Iggy Pop. MORE >
The Who's Pete Townshend may have to quit the band for health reasons after a return of his hearing problem, tinnitus. MORE >
Kasabian reckon they are ''blessed'' and it is has always been their destiny to be musicians. MORE >
An electric guitar player who worked with Michael Jackson is passing on her music tips. MORE >
Roger Daltrey wants Liam Gallagher to play with The Who at their Teenage Cancer Trust charity show. MORE >
Lady Gaga was left in tears after props and costumes for her debut 'Monster Ball' UK show in Manchester were lost in transit. MORE >
Courtney Love is glad to be working with Hole again, even though all her former bandmates have left the group. MORE >
A musician in Madness has a new instrument – a Korg SV-1 piano. MORE >
Jay-Z is a big Amy Winehouse fan and thinks she has helped bring about a resurgence in British music. MORE >
British comedian James Corden wants to host next year's Brit Awards - but without his comedy partner Mathew Horne. MORE >
Tom Meighan reckons Kasabian have become a ''serious band'', and are about to ''peak'' with their next album - which they hope to have recorded by the end of the year. MORE >
Adele is working with Rick Rubin - famous for working with Metallica and Johnny Cash - on the production of her second album. MORE >
Ronnie Wood is reportedly helping to launch his girlfriend Katia Ivanova's music career. MORE >
The Gibson ES-335 guitar has been played by the likes of Roy Orbison and Chuck Berry, musicians have been reminded. MORE >
Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher caused outrage at the BRIT Awards tonight (16.02.10), throwing his trophy in the crowd and snubbing his bandmate brother. MORE >
Steve Vai is one of many industry figures set to hand out advice at Guitar Nation 2010. MORE >
Lily Allen doesn't think she'll win any of the three BRIT awards she is nominated for this year. MORE >
Beverley Knight said her studio collaboration with Chaka Khan on her new single 'Soul Survivor' was ''deafening''. MORE >
Buddy Guy is among a host of big-name guitar players set to perform at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar festival. MORE >
Dizzee Rascal and Florence and the Machine will shower the BRITs audience with ''money'' - printed with their faces - tomorrow (16.02.10). MORE >
Mumford & Sons are working on new songs. MORE >
Florence Welch is so nervous about going to the BRIT awards she keeps having nightmares about attending the event in her pyjamas. MORE >
Jane's Addiction guitarist learnt to play on a Yamaha FG Acoustic. MORE >
Rage Against the Machine are to play Finsbury Park in June. MORE >
Fun Lovin' Criminals are ''chomping at the bit'' to make their comeback after a five year enforced break MORE >
The secrets of how Wilco come up with new songs have been revealed by the band's electric guitar player. MORE >
Weezer have offered fans the chance to remix one of their songs. MORE >
Ne-Yo is keen to help Alexandra Burke crack America when she launches her debut album 'Overcome' Stateside. MORE >
Celine Dion has signed a multi-million dollar deal for a new three year residency in Las Vegas. MORE >
Led Zeppelin's Black Dog has been named as the song with the best guitar riff of all time by Slash. MORE >
The man behind Peavey electric guitars and amps has explained the musical heritage of Mississippi. MORE >
Lady Gaga is to collaborate with Britney Spears, after she was introduced by her father at a post-Grammys party. MORE >
Gear4music launch home keyboards, the AK-2177, AK-2188 and AK-818 have been devised to provide a wealth of professional level features, whilst still focusing on affordability. MORE >
Electric guitar player Marc Rizzo has revealed the secrets of his practice regime. MORE >
Pixie Lott didn't think she was going to get any nominations for this year's BRIT awards - but was surprised when she found out she is up for three gongs. MORE >
Electric guitar player Richie Sambora has revealed Bon Jovi may play Slippery When Wet in its entirety when they play the O2 Arena this June. MORE >
The Ting Tings said they aren't desperate for Jay-Z to collaborate with them on their second album, 'Kunst', which they are currently making in Berlin. MORE >
Saxophone player Sir John Dankworth has passed away at the age of 82. MORE >
Sir George Martin has backed a new musical initiative. MORE >
Lily Allen is planning to make a spectacular entrance and arrive on stage in a plane at the BRIT Awards, in what could be her final live appearance before she takes a break from music. MORE >
Aerosmith guitar player Joe Perry has claimed that Steven Tyler was turned down for a part in the led Zeppelin reunion – because his audition was so bad. MORE >
Hot Chip's latest album 'One Life Stand' has been influenced by Prince and The Beatles, but not R. Kelly like previous offering 'Made in the Dark'. MORE >
Guitar players have been advised to listen back to their practice sessions. MORE >
Amy Winehouse is headed back to the Caribbean, where she will work on completing her third album. MORE >
The Specials frontman Terry Hall can't understand why bands aren't rebellious anymore or raise interesting issues in their songs. MORE >
Fender guitars have been praised by a leading industry magazine. MORE >
Fender's Bassman amps aim to bring retro Fender bass tones of the 1950s to today's bassists. This month, the range received great praise from Guitar & Bass Magazine. MORE >
Former Spice Girl Mel B has revealed she is working on a new solo album and has already recorded seven songs for it. MORE >
Blink 182 are to play at a series of European festivals this summer. MORE >
A signed Gibson guitar is being auctioned off for charity. MORE >
Michael Jackson's family members were snubbed by the Grammy Awards - even though he was given a special honour at the renowned music awards show. MORE >
Alicia Keys wanted to do something new on her latest album 'The Element of Freedom'. MORE >
A tribute concert has seen a host of stars perform Neil Young covers. MORE >
Francis Rossi has revealed he practises playing his Fender Telecaster for two hours a day. MORE >
Simon Cowell's Helping Haiti charity single, featuring a galaxy of stars such as Robbie Williams and Mariah Carey, was completed on Saturday night (30.01.10). MORE >
Akon has admitted that the colour and visuals in the video for his latest song 'Oh, Africa' make it look like a work of art. MORE >
The incredible electric guitar skills of Jimi Hendrix may be down to his ambidextrousness, a new theory has stated. MORE >
Thom Yorke played some new songs for fans in a gig in Cambridge last night. MORE >
P. Diddy is teaching Arctic Monkeys how to rap, and may work on a collaboration with the group. MORE >
Alphabeat are honoured to be supporting Lady Gaga on the UK leg of her Monster Ball tour. MORE >
Courtney Love left Lily Allen upset after a public slanging match at last night's NME Awards. MORE >
Muse, Kasabian and Paul Weller were all honoured last night at the NME Awards. MORE >
Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger has become upset by a pickle having more fans than his band on social networking site facebook. MORE >
Electric guitar legend Paul Weller has revealed some of the influences on his new single. MORE >
American guitar player Jim Campilongo is awaiting delivery of a custom-made Fender. MORE >
Famous cymbal manufacturer supports Shockwaves NME tour 2010. MORE >
Muse will be ''disappointed'' if their music is taken off free streaming internet sites and have accused the music industry of ''clutching at straws'' to save revenue. MORE >
The Ministry of Sound nightclub has started a petition against possible closure, if a new apartment block is built opposite. MORE >
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has revealed details of the group's new album. MORE >
Muse have joked they may pull out of headlining the T In The Park festival if England make it to the World Cup final, as they are both set to play on the same night. MORE >
Johnny Marr was delighted to be handed back his much loved £30,000 guitar after it was stolen by a Smiths fan ten years ago. MORE >
Hot Chip's electric guitar player Owen Clarke has revealed the band have to work hard to remember how to play their songs live. MORE >
Eric Clapton had to grow into learning to love his ''old man'' singing voice. MORE >
Turin Brakes have revealed how writing for Take That has helped them continue their career. MORE >
Abbey Road studios will continue to exist as a music recording venue, it has been announced. MORE >
Timbaland admits he likes to challenge conventional music and take risks. MORE >
Andrew Lloyd-Webber has revealed his interest in buying Abbey Road Studios. MORE >
Manic Street Preachers have performed as a three-piece in Scotland. MORE >
Jay-Z has spoken about his friendship with US President Barack Obama, revealing the political leader is a big hip-hop fan who listens to his music when in the gym. MORE >
Vampire Weekend claim it was down to ''luck'' that their LP 'Contra' topped the US album charts and think it would be ''shallow'' to be proud of their achievements. MORE >
A violin player and two cello players have been awarded music scholarships. MORE >
Electric guitar player Sir Paul McCartney has spoken about his memories of the Abbey Road Studios. MORE >
The music of electric guitar player Jimi Hendrix is set to be used in a computer game, his stepsister has said. MORE >
Bass guitar player Jared Followill has declared his delight about King of Leon's upcoming show in Hyde Park. MORE >
Taylor Swift reportedly had to be dissuaded from having her lucky number, 13, tattooed onto her arm. MORE >
Dave Grohl thinks like a drummer when playing the electric guitar, he has revealed. MORE >
Rihanna was ''venting'' as she recorded 'Rated R' - the album she made directly after her split from singer Chris Brown. MORE >
Liam Gallagher was ''livid'' with Robbie Williams at last night's (16.02.10) BRIT Awards, after he saw him talking to his wife Nicole Appleton. MORE >
Boss and Fender USA have collaborated to create the FRV-1 63 Fender Reverb Pedal. This month, the pedal received praise from Sound on Sound Magazine. MORE >
US pop star Lady Gaga has irritated organisers at the BRIT Awards by altering her planned performance at the event on numerous occasions. MORE >
Jay-Z has announced he is headlining the UKs Wireless festival, and will perform two arena dates in England this June. MORE >
The Helping Haiti single hit number one in the UK singles chart yesterday (14.02.10) after selling 450,000 copies in its first week of release. MORE >
Paolo Nutini - who is up for a BRIT award - said he doesn't make music in order to win trophies. MORE >
Damon Albarn has performed at a Massive Attack show. MORE >
Blondie have announced a West Country date for the summer with an appearance at Westonbirt Arboretum. MORE >
Beyonce Knowles' second show in Brazil ended in a gun fight last night (11.02.10) which left hundreds of fans running for cover. MORE >
Moby is not using any electronic instruments on his new album, in a dramatic turnaround of his established sound. MORE >
Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland thinks the rock band's new LP 'Gold Cobra' has a ''fun party kinda vibe'' with similar tones to the electro-music act Daft Punk. MORE >
The man who used to play the drum kit in Razorlight is planning a solo gig. MORE >
Ashdown amps used by The Who bass player at Super Bowl mash up. MORE >
Radiohead's electric guitar player Thom Yorke has announced details of a solo show. MORE >
Lil Wayne expected to start a year-long jail sentence yesterday (09.02.10) - but it was postponed because he needs tooth surgery. MORE >
Bright Eyes singer Conor Oberst has donated a Fender Stratocaster guitar to charity. MORE >
The Strokes are set to return to the UK in the summer. MORE >
Liam and Noel Gallagher are likely to snub the BRIT Awards as both are refusing to attend the ceremony if the other does, despite being up for Best BRITs Album of 30 Years. MORE >
Ozzy Osbourne may rejoin Black Sabbath to complete the group's original line up, according to drummer Bill Ward. MORE >
A ballet based on the music of The White Stripes is to be staged in Canada. MORE >
Line 6's Relay G30 Wireless Guitar System has been praised by yet another magazine this month, and remarkably can be yours for under £250. MORE >
Simon Cowell's Helping Haiti single has rushed straight to the top of the download charts in the UK, the day after its release (08.02.10). MORE >
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is to be honoured on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MORE >
The Chemical Brothers have announced their first live shows in 18 months, in England and Spain in May and June. MORE >
A new club in Manchester has been opened by bass guitar player Peter Hook. MORE >
Young drummers in Nottinghamshire are being offered advice by a former rock star. MORE >
The Who have surprised journalists by performing three songs using acoustic guitars ahead of their Super Bowl appearance. MORE >
Dizzee Rascal, LCD Soundsystem and Rolf Harris have all been confirmed as acts at this year's Bestival on the Isle of Wight. MORE >
Corinne Bailey Rae will be taking her acoustic guitar to Glastonbury this year, the star has confirmed. MORE >
Katy Perry is purchasing a lilac Bentley for Russell Brand as a Valentine's Day (14.02.10) present. MORE >
Sophie Ellis Bextor's fourth studio album will be released in the autumn. MORE >
Electric guitar player Slash has unveiled the details of his new album. MORE >
Electric guitar band Muse and pop superstar Stevie Wonder are set to be headliners at this year's Glastonbury festival, Michael Eavis has let slip. MORE >
Mark Ronson has banned all cover songs on his new album 'The Business' which is set to be released in the summer. MORE >
AKG microphones and headphones have been honoured at the Grammy Awards. MORE >
Guitars belonging to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have been taken. MORE >
Stars including Celine Dion, Kanye West, Pink, Barbara Streisand and Usher have gathered to re-record the 1985 charity single 'We Are the World'. MORE >
'Smooth Operator' singer Sade often thinks about retiring after making an album but enjoys the freedom her job offers. MORE >
Numerous bands and solo acts are to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. MORE >
Michael Jackson's brothers have admitted they cannot get away from the legacy of the 'King of Pop'. MORE >
Hot Chip's Joe Goddard has claimed that his work with Little Boots was ''business-oriented''. MORE >
Carl Barat's said his record label doesn't care if his new album sells well, and he's composing it largely on piano. MORE >
A British electric guitar player has revealed a Squier Stratocaster was his first guitar. MORE >
Jeff Beck has revealed he was close to naming his new album in honour of his Fender Stratocaster. MORE >
Electric guitar star Jack White has produced an album by his wife Karen Elson. MORE >
AKG microphones and headphones have been stolen in Essex. MORE >
Kasabian showered the audience with severed limbs, thrown by comedian Noel Fielding dressed as Vlad The Impaler, at the NME Awards last night (23.02.10). MORE >
Vampire Weekend keyboard player Rostam Batmanglij has written a ''gay anthem'' and publicly spoken about his sexuality for the first time. MORE >
Paul Weller has slammed Nirvana as ''f***ing rubbish'', saying he never liked shoegazing or grunge bands. MORE >
The world's first Polyphonic tuner is now available - introducing the new TC Electronic PolyTune. MORE >
Electric guitar player Yannis Philippakis has told fans that the new Foals album is to be released in May. MORE >
Electric guitar players have learnt that the future of Abbey Road Studios has been protected. MORE >
A Fender Squier guitar signed by all the members of the Rolling Stones is being sold to raise money for Haiti. MORE >
Dannii Minogue will not be taking part in auditions for 'The X Factor' this year. MORE >
A country music star has been given a signature Gibson guitar. MORE >
Sugababes reckon they have finally grown up with their next record, 'Sweet 7' their most mature to date. MORE >
The hunt is on for a rare Fender Stratocaster guitar. MORE >
Coldplay's are working hard in the studio to get their fifth album released before Christmas. MORE >
Boyzone think touring without Stephen Gately will be difficult, so are considering getting a hologram version of him to join them on stage. MORE >
Owl City singer Adam Young says his insomnia gives him the inspiration he needs to make music. MORE >
Drummer Taylor Hawkins is to release a new record with Coattail Riders. MORE >
The View frontman Kyle Falconer made the decision to curb his drinking after his mother suddenly died last winter. MORE >
Kings of Leon have sold out their forthcoming Hyde Park show. MORE >
Bob Dylan has used a series of Gibson acoustic guitars throughout his career. MORE >
Electric guitar player Courtney Love has said she works better with a variety of different people around her. MORE >
Lady Gaga has promised ''amazing surprises'' on her UK tour, which starts tonight (18.02.10). MORE >
Celine Dion is glad she is an established artist because she can put her family first rather than having to focus on furthering her career. MORE >
Former Sex Pistols singer John Lydon would like to record a version of Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'. MORE >
Electric guitar player Noel Gallagher has been snubbed by his brother at the Brit Awards. MORE >
Gibson guitars have released the Dusk Tiger, the most innovative guitar in history. MORE >
Top drum manufacturer Pearl key to success of Biffy Clyro. MORE >
Lady Gaga cleaned up at the BRIT Awards tonight (16.02.10), scooping three awards for International Album, International Breakthrough Act and International Female Solo Artist. MORE >
Aerosmith and Rage Against The Machine have joined AC/DC as the headline acts at the Download Festival. MORE >
Police are to return a Gibson guitar to Johnny Marr - ten years after it was stolen. MORE >
Cheryl Cole can't wait to reunite with her original group, Girls Aloud. MORE >
Rapper Tinchy Stryder has started work on the follow up to his album 'Catch 22'. MORE >
Ellie Goulding has made no preparations for the BRIT Awards next week. MORE >
Ryan Leger of Every Time I Die is the latest high-profile drummer to select Meinl cymbals. MORE >
Rage Against The Machine have announced the details of their free ''victory'' concert in London, a thank you for UK fans making them the Christmas number one in the UK. MORE >
The new Orange Crush 35LDX guitar amp has scored well in a recent review from Guitar & Bass Magazine. MORE >
Courtney Love is over the death of husband Kurt Cobain, and says his 1994 suicide is just ''the way it goes''. MORE >
Massive Attack never write choruses into their songs, because they approach songwriting in such an unconventional way. MORE >
Bob Dylan has joined a host of other star names at a celebration of the civil rights movement. MORE >
Gibson guitars are to feature in a special exhibition. MORE >
Nadine Coyle is holding up Girls Aloud from reuniting and working on a new record, because she is launching her solo career in the US. MORE >
The popular comedian and highly proficient musician takes Yamaha instruments on tour. MORE >
Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig was branded a ''huge stoner'' by one of his high school teachers, although he protests he is just tired. MORE >
Doves have announced an East Anglian date this summer as part of the Forestry Commission's Live Music series of concerts in spectacular woodland locations around the country. MORE >
The lead singer of The View will be playing the acoustic guitar in a charity gig later this month. MORE >
Gear4music.com have debuted two new amplifiers in the popular White Horse range - the GT212 120W DSP Guitar Amp and the BP35 Bass Guitar Amp. MORE >
Kaiser Chiefs are writing their new album by mail, with singer Ricky Wilson and drummer Nick Hodgson trading ideas by post. MORE >
Paul Weller is to receive the Godlike Genius award at this month's NME Awards. MORE >
Tony Levin has used an Ampeg Micro-VR Bass Amp Head during a recent gig. MORE >
Edwyn Collins is preparing for the release of 'I'm Feeling Lucky', his first song since he suffered a stroke five years ago. MORE >
Jack White has said everybody in The Dead Weather has contributed to writing their new album. MORE >
Bon Jovi have extended their UK residency in June and announced they will be supported by Kid Rock on the two extra dates. MORE >
The Kooks are planning a sober comeback at the opening of the Mallorca Rocks hotel this summer. MORE >
Electric guitar players have the chance to record an EP with rock star Slash. MORE >
JLS singer Marvin Humes has suggested the band have a different image and sound to normal boybands. MORE >
Mary J Blige has enlisted the help of two famous guitar players and Blink 182's drummer for the recording of a cover of Stairway to Heaven. MORE >
A new album is being planned by Them Crooked Vultures. MORE >
Beyonce Knowles is reportedly being lined up to make a surprise appearance at the BRIT Awards alongside Lady Gaga on their duet 'Telephone'. MORE >
Kate Nash's second album is close to completion, with only one track left needing to be mastered. MORE >
The London Drum Show will now take place in September. MORE >
A Peavey amp has been named as Best New Power Amp in an industry awards ceremony. MORE >
Mika admits he has an unusual relationship with his mother who remains the biggest creative influence in his life. MORE >
Mapex is hosting an event designed to help musicians improve their technique behind the drum kit. MORE >
Jay-Z has revealed he always expects wife Beyonce Knowles to win awards, so wasn't surprised by her phenomenal haul of six wins at the Grammys on Sunday night (31.01.10). MORE >
New York-based band Vampire Weekend hope their latest musical offering 'Contra' will change many critics' opinions of them. MORE >
Alex Turner's Fender Stratocaster guitar has been sold for charity. MORE >
A new electric guitar player has joined Red Hot Chili Peppers. MORE >
Former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has signed up to play his only two concerts this year, for the Teenage Cancer Trust charity shows. MORE >
The Maccabees find it surprising that they are popular - and claimed that a gig at Glastonbury Festival in 2009 was the making of them. MORE >
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