Avril Lavigne says her new material is deeper and more emotional than ever, and claims her new single 'What the Hell' is not representative of her forthcoming album 'Goodbye Lullabye'. More >
Jon Brookes will be back on the drum kit for The Charlatans tonight. More >
Adam Ant says a side effect of his bipolar medication meant he ''didn't make love for seven years''. More >
Sabian B8 Pro cymbals are given a 20th anniversary update More >
Audio Technica microphones are employed by I Blame Coco when they play live. More >
Roland's range of digital instruments has been praised. More >
Frank Zappa was just one of the stars who played the Gibson SG in the past. More >
Avril Lavigne thinks it is ''really cool'' Rihanna sampled her song 'I'm With You' for her party song 'Cheers (Drink To That)'. More >
Bruno Mars has aided the Fender Music Foundation by signing a Stratocaster. More >
Keith Urban has revealed his admiration for Fender electric guitars. More >
Annie Lennox has revealed she thinks soul legend Aretha Franklin is the greatest singer in the world. More >
Kid Rock thinks music should be about ''bringing people together'' so creates unusual collaborations to introduce people to genres they're not familiar with. More >
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OK Computer has been named as the greatest album of the last 25 years, ahead of Nirvana's Nevermind. More >
Beth Ditto's forthcoming solo EP is will have a ''psychedelic disco'' sound, but will also be ''raw and simple.'' More >
Elbow have named their new album 'Build A Rocket Boys', and announced it will be released in March next year. More >
The Subways have teamed up with Stephen Street for their latest record. More >
'Miss Me' hitmaker Drake has thanked the power of the internet for making him a superstar rapper. More >
The legendary Beta microphone range has been expanded to include three new Shure mics. More >
Velvet Revolver are close to bringing in a new frontman, drummer Matt Sorum has revealed. More >
Amy Winehouse has received £1 million from a Russian businessman for performing for two hours at a Moscow show. More >
The Rolling Stones want to play Glastonbury Festival, Ronnie Wood has said. More >
The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood wants the band to headline Glastonbury festival next year. More >
Jimi Hendrix helped to change the possibilities of music for electric guitar players. More >
Tinie Tempah doesn't think he is in the right place in his career to sign with Jay-Z's Roc Nation record label. More >
A host of new acts have been booked to perform at the Isle of Wight Festival next year. More >
Coldplay admit they can become so insular they forget there are ''other people in the world'' when they are in the studio. More >
Susan Boyle wants to cover a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. More >
Coldplay singer Chris Martin is nominated in the Best Song category for next year's Oscars, for his track 'Me And Tennessee' from the movie 'Country Strong'. More >
Tim Minchin used a Yamaha grand piano during a recent gig. More >
Usher finds has laughed off being kicked in the face by a fan during a show at Madison Square Garden, New York on Monday (13.12.10). More >
Flo Rida isn't worried about sales figures of his tracks, as long as he can connect with his fans. More >
British songwriter Jessie J has been named winner of the Critics Choice prize at next year's BRIT Awards. More >
Electric guitar players should get to know a song inside and out, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal has advised. More >
Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Tom Waits and Darlene Love have been chosen as the 2011 inductees to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame. More >
Arcade Fire star Win Butler has spoken about his rules for creating music. More >
Weezer's Rivers Cuomo says playing the band's 'Pinkerton' album live in its entirety is an ''emotional, cathartic experience''. More >
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax will all be bringing their electric guitars to next year's Sonisphere Festival. More >
Paul Weller hopes his music will continue to inspire other musicians even after he is dead. More >
Billy Bragg has said musicians should utilise the power of the internet to grow their fanbase. More >
Dr. Dre has praised Jay-Z and admitted he would love to work with the rapper again in the future. More >
Les Paul is being honoured by Gibson for his revolutionary musical inventions. More >
Stanley Clark is teaming up with bass amp manufacturer Ampeg. More >
Scouting for Girls have been trying their hand on the Roland HD-1 drums for the Gadget Show. More >
Take That and Plan B are to perform at next year's revamped BRIT Awards at London's The O2. More >
Gorillaz have revealed their latest album will be the final free gift in their advent calendar, available free to fans on December 25. More >
Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears regrets certain decisions about his band's latest album, mainly releasing the single 'Fire With Fire' first. More >
Dave Grohl has played the drums on the new Michael Jackson album. More >
Yoko Ono led tributes to John Lennon on the 30th anniversary of his death yesterday (08.12.10), writing a eulogy to her husband on her blog. More >
Mick Jagger has called Keith Richards' autobiography, 'Life' ''tedious'', and said he has no plans to release his own memoir. More >
Reformed British indie group Suede performed their biggest-ever indoor concert last night (07.12.10). More >
The musical legacy of Nirvana has been praised by one writer. More >
One of Britain's leading performers has chosen the Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano as his main practice and composition piano. More >
The electric guitar playing of Eddie Van Halen on Eruption has gone down in history, a commentator has claimed. More >
Metallica singer James Hetfield has made his band's live shows ''more family-friendly'' since becoming a father. More >
The merits of the Casio WK-7500 have been outlined. More >
Carrie Underwood was the big winner at last night's (06.12.10) inaugural American Country Awards, scooping all six of the trophies she was nominated for, including Artist of the Year. More >
Slipknot singer Corey Taylor has spoken about how he has been dealing with the death of the band's bassist Paul Grey earlier this year. More >
British singer and songwriter Sir Paul McCartney was made a Kennedy Center honouree by US president Barack Obama last night (05.12.10). More >
The Korg Wavedrum has a vital role to play in Jamie Cullum's recording process. More >
Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts has reportedly signed a solo record deal with Universal music. More >
The Young Drummer of the Year 2011 contest is to take place in February. More >
Aretha Franklin is recovering well after undergoing ''highly successful'' surgery in the US yesterday (02.12.10), and has sent a message of thanks to doctors who looked after her. More >
Fergie, Lea Michele and Jazmine Sullivan were honoured at Billboard magaine's Women of the Year lunch in New York yesterday (02.12.10). More >
Flo Rida wasn't afraid to ''end up living on the streets'' if it meant he could achieve his goal of becoming a successful rapper. More >
Yamaha has highlighted the many positive features of the NPV80 keyboard. More >
Get a half price Relay G30 or Relay G50 with every Spider Valve MKII amp. More >
It is not hard for electric guitar players to learn a number of Nirvana songs, it has been claimed. More >
Eminem leads the 2011 Grammy nominations, with nods in 10 categories, including Album, Song, and Record of the Year. More >
A professional musician has praised the abilities of the Moog Little Phatty synth. More >
Three-quarters of JLS are planning to take up musical instruments. More >
'Mi Chico Latino' singer and former Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell is planning to re-launch her solo career in 2011. More >
Bob Marley's son has written a book called 'Dear Dad', which tells his story and the impact his father had on his life. More >
White Stripes singer Jack White says Danger Mouse ''did everything right'' on his new album 'Rome'. More >
Guitarists should have a clear pattern in mind when sorting out their effects pedals. More >
Queens of the Stone Age will be back in the studio in January. More >
Bon Jovi, Metallica and U2 were among the bands that made the most money this year. More >
Jonas Brothers are going to ''reinvent'' themselves on the follow up to their 2009 album 'Lines, Vines and Trying Times'. More >
Alicia Keys has written a song - called 'Speechless' - for her newborn son, Egypt. More >
Lady Gaga has thanked her fans for making 'The Fame Monster' the biggest selling album of 2010. More >
Amy Winehouses' teenage lyrics and notes detailing her plans to become famous have been found in a pile of dumped schoolbooks. More >
The Script drummer Glen Power is looking forward to spending Christmas at home in Dublin because he has had so little time off this year. More >
Ozzy Osbourne thinks Lady Gaga is ''overexposed'' and has urged the 'Poker Face' singer to take a break from public life. More >
Slash said he's been so successful as an artist because he's not afraid to embrace a number of different musical genres. More >
Nirvana members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear we were reunited onstage at a secret Foo Fighters show this week. More >
Matt Cardle has said he is uncomfortable with someone else looking after his guitars. More >
Dolly Parton, Ramones and Dame Julie Andrews will receive Lifetime Achievement Grammys in for their contribution to music in February. More >
Kings of Leon have had to reschedule one of their London gigs for next year. More >
The Yamaha Motif XF is being improved with help of various producers and sound developers. More >
Britney Spears' producer has revealed she is ''damn professional'' and musically accomplished in the recording studio. More >
Sheryl Crow said she's trained herself so well as a singer she can ''sustain a burp'' until she's finished singing a phrase. More >
Green Day are thought to be preparing live album called 'Awesome As...' for release in March next year. More >
Avenged Sevenfold may never fully replace the late James Sullivan behind the drum kit, the band have said. More >
U2 frontman Bono admits he can be a ''pain'' and said he has ''an annoying gene''. More >
Paramore are likely to need a new drummer and guitar player for next year's tour of South America. More >
Peavey, Orange and Line 6 will be participating in the Birmingham Guitar Show. More >
Axl Rose feels there is a lot of pressure on Guns N' Roses and that the new line up of the band have to ''work a bit harder'' to live up to a ''myth''. More >
Trent Reznor said Nine Inch Nails - a project he put on hiatus in 2009 - didn't release more albums because he was crippled with fear. More >
Stars from Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Black Sabbath are to remember the legacy of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham in January. More >
John Terry is the latest Chelsea star to begin learning a musical instrument. More >
Ne-Yo wants to write for Girls Aloud even though the girl band hasn't worked together for over a year. More >
Changes have been made to the Peavey AmpKit system. More >
Mark Hoppus has said work on Blink 182's new album is going well. More >
Pink Floyd have won a court battle stopping their record company, EMI, from selling their tracks individually online. More >
Biffy Clyro have broken their silence about Matt Cardle's cover of Many of Horror. More >
Mastodon and Mars Volta star Omar Rodriguez-Lopez will be promoting Orange amps at NAMM. More >
Prince is to perform using a gold Fender Stratocaster tonight. More >
Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler hopes the band's latest album can stand the test of time and doesn't end up becoming a ''memo''. More >
Electric guitar player Bruce Springsteen may work with Ray Davies again. More >
A new drummer has joined the ranks of Glasvegas. More >
British rapper Plan B has made enough money from his music career to retire at the age of just 27. More >
Susan Boyle says being in the recording studio is like a ''home from home'' and makes her feel safe. More >
The original lyrics to Bob Dylan's 'The Times They Are A-Changing'' have been auctioned off for almost half a million dollars. More >
The lyrics to The Times They Are A-Changin' written by Bob Dylan have been sold off in New York. More >
'Decode' hitmakers Paramore are taking a break from performing in 2011 to write their new album. More >
The shortlist for the Critics' Choice Award was announced by organisers of the 2011 BRIT Awards today (10.12.10) with nominations for The Vaccines, James Black and Jessie J. More >
Electric guitars played by Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and JJ Cale are being sold off for charity. More >
Prince has advised Justin Bieber to learn how to play an instrument if he wants to survive in the music business. More >
Gary Hoey is bringing out a new DVD aimed at people wanting to improve their skills on the electric guitar. More >
Liam Gallagher says he is singing ''better'' in his new band Beady Eye than he ever did as frontman of Oasis. More >
Carl Barat and Matt Helders have recorded together as part of The Bottletop Band. More >
Nelly Furtado has urged aspiring singers to write their own songs and keep their own style, and not rely on getting their videos noticed on YouTube. More >
The X Factor winner's battle for the Christmas number one is to be challenged by 4'33''. More >
Nicole Scherzinger said she turns ''into a beast'' when she's onstage, and wanted her solo songs to reflect this attitude. More >
John Lennon said he didn't want to become a ''dead hero'' just three days before her was assassinated in New York, 30 years ago today (08.12.10). More >
Fans are expected to gather in Liverpool and New York to pay their respects to John Lennon, after he was shot dead 30 years ago today (08.12.10). More >
Paul McCartney has announced two special gigs in London and Liverpool. More >
Linkin Park and System of A Down will be wowing the crowds at next year's Download Festival. More >
The long-awaited Elektron Octatrack has been given an official shipping date of December 20th More >
Will.i.am has revealed he suffers from tinnitus, a constant ringing in his ears, leaving him only feeling at ease when he's onstage. More >
The BBC's annual list of its most-hotly tipped artists for next year has been revealed. More >
Liam Gallagher's post Oasis band, Beady Eye, will release their debut album, 'Different Gear, Still Speeding', in February 2011. More >
Jeff Beck, Plan B and Pixie Lott are the latest acts to be added to the Isle of Wight Festival 2011 bill. More >
Motorhead singer Lemmy is more likely to be spotted reading than taking groupies backstage on tour, according to the directors behind a new documentary on him. More >
Slipknot will come back to the UK for the first time since the death of their bassist next summer. More >
Bryan Ferry has praised the Korg Kaoss KP3. More >
Britney Spears has confirmed she will release her new, as-yet-untitled album in March and that she is ''in love'' with it. More >
Gallows guitarist and vocalist Steph Carter expresses his happiness with his Vox guitar. More >
Kings Of Leon call each other ''stupid and ugly'' when they fall out in the studio. More >
Foo Fighters have been confirmed for another 2011 festival appearance. More >
Korg run 'Meet the Micros' competition on Twitter. More >
Rapper Tinie Tempah has been talking to Take That about the possibility of supporting them on their sold-out 'Progress' tour next year. More >
Brian May, Paul Weller and Keith Richards have all autographed an Epiphone Casino for an animal charity. More >
My Chemical Romance will be visiting the UK and Ireland in February 2011. More >
Pete Doherty may ask his former Libertines bandmate Carl Barat to help him finish writing songs for his new Babyshambles album. More >
The musical talents of Chris Martin have been hailed by Jay-Z. More >
Boney M frontman Bobby Farrell was found dead in his hotel room in St. Petersburg, Russia, yesterday (30.12.10). More >
There are a host of different musical instruments that are likely to appeal to teenage boys. More >
Slash has spoken about the benefits of sobriety on his electric guitar playing. More >
US Production duo The Neptunes are working on a ''vicious'' new album. More >
Nicki Minaj has described her ideal man, saying he would be someone who will ''honour'', but also ''bring out the freak'' in her. More >
The Prodigy like the way dance music has become ''self sufficient'' and feel that ordinary people have taken in back for themselves. More >
BBC 6 Music have named The Suburbs by Arcade Fire as the best album of 2010. More >
Kate Nash is to tour the country in March and April. More >
Former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill is to give a rare concert on New Year's Eve (31.12.10) on the rooftop of New York's Gansevoort Park Avenue Hotel. More >
Guy Garvey has let slip the release date of the next Elbow album. More >
Ex-Paramore members Josh and Zac Farro have reportedly said in a blog post they left the band because it became ''all about” singer Hayley Williams. More >
James Blunt has said writing songs on an electric guitar has helped him to produce more positive music. More >
Arcade Fire think people expect them to fail, and always try to keep in perspective how quickly they have achieved their level of success. More >
The zebra crossing on featured on the cover of The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' album has been given Grade II listed status by a London council. More >
The shortlists for the Music Producers Guild Awards have been revealed. More >
Nelly wants to marry, but has played down rumours he will propose to Ashanti saying he's too committed to his rapping. More >
Last Shadow Puppets star Miles Kane has spoken about his solo ambitions. More >
Kings Of Leon's final show of the year, scheduled for tonight (21.12.10) in London, has been postponed. More >
The winners of the Drummies have been announced. More >
Ne-Yo doesn't want to hear the recently posthumously released Michael Jackson album. More >
Madonna has put out an appeal for musicians to collaborate with her on new music. More >
A new album from Blur may be on the cards for 2011. More >
Britpop group Blur will spend some time in a recording studio in January 2011 and hope to release a new album by the end of the year. More >
Avenged Sevenfold have parted company with drummer Mike Portnoy. More >
Velvet Revolver bassist Duff McKagan is recovering well from sinus surgery, and has clarified that he has not gone back to taking drugs. More >
Steve Lukather has spoken about a career that has seen him play guitar with George Harrison and for Michael Jackson. More >
Chipmunk has crowned the winner of the '2010 Def Jam Rapstar: Rhyme Master UK', schoolgirl Leah Newcombe. More >
Lil Wayne's 12-year-old daughter, Reginae, wants to follow in his footsteps and enter the music business. More >
Taylor Swift has been given a new Fender guitar. More >
The Drums were planning to record a ''desolate record in a desolate town'' for their second album, but abandoned the idea when they realised they would be snowed in. More >
Blink 182 are writing about ''lots of heavy stuff'' on their forthcoming, as-yet-untitled, new album. More >
Paul McCartney is to perform at the 100 Club on Friday. More >
Lil Wayne reckons his first single since being released from prison, '6'7', will prove he is ''better than everybody'' when it comes to writing lyrics. More >
Liam Gallagher thinks Beady Eye's debut album is as good as his former band Oasis' first record, 'Definitely Maybe'. More >
Bon Jovi have been named the highest grossing touring act of 2010 by Billboard magazine, grossing an estimated $146,507,388 from 69 sell out shows. More >
Teaching others how to play the electric guitar has been recommended by Guns N' Roses star Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal. More >
Black Eyed Peas are being sued by funk legend George Clinton, for allegedly using elements of his track '(Not Just) Knee Deep' without permission. More >
Matt Cardle's road to fame began when he picked up a guitar at the age of 11. More >
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has revealed the group are working on a ''concept album'' about two outsiders on a journey together. More >
Chris Martin has spoken about Coldplay's progress in the studio on their next record. More >
Manic Street Preachers, Public Image Ltd and Two Door Cinema Club have been added to the bill for the Isle of Wight Festival 2011. More >
Rapper Flo Rida has revealed the most important part of performing is to make sure his fans have a good time. More >
Bob Dylan has been hailed by Gibson as the most revolutionary musician ever. More >
Ne-Yo is ''disturbed'' by initial sales of his new album 'Libra Scale', blaming the fact it was leaked a month before release. More >
Cream guitarist Eric Clapton to send over 140 guitars and amps to auction in aid of charity. More >
A short video explaining the workings of the Roland Cube XL guitar amp series has been put on YouTube. More >
Velvet Revolver are on the lookout for a new frontman. More >
Carrie Underwood has no idea where she will her six American Country Awards - which are all full sized guitars. More >
'Whip My Hair' singer Willow Smith is hoping she can become as big as Lady Gaga. More >
The world is remembering the impact made by John Lennon on the 30th anniversary of his death. More >
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has hinted his relationship with actress Kate Hudson could lead to a softer musical direction for the band. More >
The Kooks' new album has been influenced by US alternative musician Beck and avant-garde film director David Lynch. More >
Gorillaz future is in question, after the two people behind the project, Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett sais they don't think they can continue the project at its present scale. More >
Casio release details of new high grade keyboards. More >
Biffy Clro have joined Slipknot on the bill for Sonisphere 2011. More >
Johnny Cash's personal items including a denim jumpsuit, guitars and handwritten lyrics have fetched over $700,000 at auction. More >
One of the musicians in 36 Crazyfists has talked about his desire to improve his acoustic guitar and piano-playing abilities. More >
Eric Clapton's improvisational guitar playing in Cream still has an effect on musicians today, it has been stated. More >
Will.i.am's failed 2007 solo album 'Songs About Girls' was a learning curve which helped save the Black Eyed Peas. More >
US Rapper Drake fears his generation are ''afraid to express themselves'', because they don't talk face to face enough. More >
Madness have called off tonight's planned performance at Hull Arena due to the extreme weather occurring in that part of the UK. More >
Hummingbird acoustic guitars have been used by stars such as Keith Richards and Jimmy Page down the years. More >
The Drums feel there is no ''melody or sincerity'' in modern pop tracks that get played on the radio. More >
A selection of items related to The Beatles are being sold off in California tomorrow. More >
Damon Albarn thinks America is ''in tune'' with Gorillaz, which is really helped boost their popularity in the country. More >
Parents looking for the perfect Christmas present could opt for a Yamaha GigMaker drum kit. More >
Leona Lewis wants to work with Black Eyed Peas producer Will.i.am on her new album - sparking speculation she will head in a dance-music influenced direction. More >
The Drums stopped playing their biggest hit, 'Let's Go Surfing' in order to make a point about the rest of their songs. More >
Black Sabbath star Tony Iommi has a style of guitar playing new musicians could learn well from, it has been advised. More >
Moog Little Phatty is keyboard of choice for Marina and the Diamonds keyboard player. More >
Nine Inch Nails star Trent Reznor is ''flattered'' Justin Timberlake is a fan of his music. More >
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