News RSS Feed Jack White has a minimalistic approach to guitar playing. When it comes to music equipment Jack goes for a "less is more" approach. But the vintage fanatic White does make use of modern technology when it comes to effects like pitch shifters. Here we take a look at some of White’s ideas and influences behind his guitar playing style, as well as some insight in how he achieves his very unique sound.]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:01:42 GMT There’s really nothing quite like a vintage Gibson guitar, and of course, all the other makes too, but there is no question that the new ones being made have in a lot of ways finally re-captured the sensibility that made the old ones so great. It’s true that there is a great deal of consistency in the guitars that have been perfected for today, but one thing that cannot be built in is the kind of vibe and patina that only an old vintage instrument can possess!]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:22:41 GMT Neil Young has once again signed up to headline Farm Aid. The festival, which is an annual event in support of American farmers, will take place in Saratoga Springs, NY, on September 21.]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:35:37 GMT When EMI signed their distribution deal with music streaming service Spotify in 2010, Pink Floyd were excluded from that deal. The band has not been all that eager to join online streaming services in the past, but now the band have taken the final step in to the digital age. ]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:35:11 GMT Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have been inducted to the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:34:25 GMT Gibson’s YouTube channel, Gibson Entertainment, has launched a new series, Three Guys and Guitars.]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:11:35 GMT For many performing guitarists, vocals are a sore spot — if not an Achilles Heel, at least a necessary evil or a source of insecurity on stage. Gaining experience as a performer helps, and so does singing lessons, but there are simple things you can do at every gig to make singing as easy and melodious as possible.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:19:46 GMT It would be nice to have a new album of Poison material one of these days, but frontman Bret Michaels doesn't seem to be in a hurry to get the band back into the studio. His latest is Good Songs and Great Friends, an album of covers of songs from his own catalog with a few covers thrown in for good measure.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:20:44 GMT A few days ago I was watching ‘80s videos on cable - something I tend to do a lot lately - and something kinda interesting struck me. But before I get to it, let me flash forward a little bit to the ‘90s. I was a teenager in the ‘90s, which was of course the era of grunge.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:19:00 GMT The Todd La Torre-fronted version of Queensryche have not yet released their first album with the new line-up but they're already talking about where they'd like the follow-up to go.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:30:43 GMT Black Sabbath have landed at #1 in the UK with 13, their first album of new tracks with Ozzy Osbourne since 1978's Never Say Die, and earning the band their first number one UK album in over 42 years: their last album to attain that honor was Paranoid in October 1970.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:30:00 GMT Legendary alt-rockers The Replacements are set to return to the stage for the first time in more than two decades. Core members Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson will headline Riot Fest in three locales – Chicago, Toronto and Denver – beginning in late August. The rest of the band’s lineup will be announced at a later date; word is original drummer Chris Mars is not participating.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:56:17 GMT Keith Richards opened up on a wide range of topics in a just-published cover-story for Men’s Journal. The discussion included talk of his complicated relationship with Mick Jagger and his thoughts on turning 70 this December.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:55:42 GMT Gibson has a host of special activities lined up for the 2013 Sweetwater GearFest that takes place in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 21 and June 22.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:54:49 GMT Dave Mustaine decided to steer away from topical subjects and focus more on matters of the heart for Megadeth’s new album, Super Collider. Speaking to Billboard, the veteran guitarist said he deliberately avoided material that might stir controversy.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:14:00 GMT