Australian rocker Andrew Stockdale has announced that he will no longer be using the name Wolfmother. Stockdale explained his decision to Billboard: "For the last three years I’ve performed as Wolfmother, and I don't feel comfortable about it. Chris Ross, who played bass and keys in the first line-up when we started, he came up with that band name. That name was for me, Chris and [drummer] Myles Heskett. It became Wolfmother. Because of the success of the name, there was pressure then to call yourself Wolfmother. But it felt weird."

Progressive legends Yes are considering recording a new album in 2014 with new vocalist Jon Davison, according to keyboard player Geoff Downes.

If you're on Instagram you should follow James Hetfield. The mighty riffmeister often posts pictures of his hot rod car collection; banners made by fans from all over the world and hung up in Metallica headquarters, and of course plenty of guitars (including his '59 Les Paul a few months ago).

Aerosmith bass player Tom Hamilton has dropped out of the band's current tour as he battles a chest infection.

Slash has thrown his hat behind a new campaign to combat the slaughter of sharks. The guitarist has filmed a spot for Shark Friendly Marinas in which he explains the issue and urges his fans to get involved.

Country music’s biggest stars have been saddened at the passing of the legendary George Jones.

Black Sabbath have expanded their four 2013 tour dates into a full, 20-date North American tour. It starts July 25 in Houston, Texas.

Premier Guitar have been looking at the new Chris Cornell ES-335 and they like it. Watch the video below. The Chris Cornell ES-335, from Gibson’s Memphis division, is a new twist on a classic design.

George Jones died Friday, April 26, 2013 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was hospitalized April 18 with fever and irregular blood pressure.

The U.K.’s respected Guitarist magazine has been testing and videoing Gibson’s Min-ETune™ system. And they like it a lot.