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Lorna Shore guitarist Connor Deffley has decided to step down from his position. In posts made by both Lorna Shore and Deffley, the departure seems to come as a thought-out, animosity-free decision. According to an Instagram post, Deffley says that it has come time to explore other opportunities. “As of today, I’m officially no longer […]

UPDATE – Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2:45 p.m. EST: As of this morning Joe Perry remains in the hospital where he is alert and responsive. The guitarist will be unable to appear at today’s Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp in Florida and apologizes to all of those attending. Perry is expected to return to the […]

Guitarist Todd Youth is dead at the age of 47. Fireburn bandmate Israel Joseph confirmed the news today via a statement on his personal Facebook page. Read more: The inside of Danzig’s house is bizarre AF and there are photos to prove it The iconic New York hardcore musician played in a number of bands […]

[Photos by: Zakk Wylde/Instagram, Disney] Ever wanted to hear Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society guitarist Zakk Wylde scorch a blistering electric guitar version of Disney‘s Beauty And The Beast theme song? Say no more, fam: The Disney Super Guitar album is here. Read more: There’s actually a ‘Metal Disney’ album That’s right, Disney’s newest […]

[Photo credits: Alexey Makhov (Frank Iero), Kara Smarsh (Laura Jane Grace), Kelly Hamilton (Tony Perry), Natalie Bisignano (Awsten Knight)] Being onstage every night is a gnarly enough experience of its own, let alone all the crazy disasters than can happen. From wayward crowdsurfers to bloody fingers, here are some of your faves’ craziest injuries. Check out our […]

The Color Morale's Aaron Saunders chats with Ernie Ball about his ultimate inspiration: His father, and how he motivated him to play.  He also talks about his gear and how he gets his live sound. So, if you want to get the Color Morale sound when you play, here's exactly what you need!  If you […]

On this week's episode of Sound Of Warped, wherein Ernie Ball players tell us their guitar secrets, Pepper vocalist/guitarist Kaleo Wassman discusses the purity of his playing style—crediting a good guitar, amp and pack of strings as all the essentials you need for a great sound.  He also nerds out about knob-twiddling and talks paying dues to […]

The Ghost Inside guitarist Zach Johnson is facing a potential surgery on his femur. The news was unexpected for everyone, as it was found when Johnson went in for a check-up on his pelvis/hip. “Turns out my femur hasn't healed, could be due to infection, or just bad luck,” the guitarist said on his Instagram. […]

In this summer's first episode of Ernie Ball's “Sound Of Warped” series, Sleeping With Sirens guitarist Nick Martin (and his awesome, new hair) tell us about his set-up, playing style and philosophy and more.  “I grew up on The Clash, The Ramones and the Misfits. It was very much a plug-and-play style,” he says of […]

Former Bring Me The Horizon guitarist Curtis Ward has joined UK melodic-hardcore band Counting Days. “The band mixes my favourite parts of metal and hardcore and uses them to create an awesome sound,” Ward tells Team Rock.  Read more: Why aren’t Bring Me The Horizon a deathcore band anymore? “I’ve been trying to make own band […]

Escape The Fate – “The Aftermath (G3)” There are four songs in the “Guillotine” series by now, split between Escape The Fate and Falling In Reverse. But out of the entire catalogue, the one with the most impressive guitarwork has to be “The Aftermath (G3).”  From shredding to sweeping, there’s a full minute of solo […]

PRS player Aaron Marshall (AKA Intervals) takes you through his warm-up routine in this APTV collaboration with PRS Guitars. Marshall stresses the importance of precision over speed in this staircase hand shape-based exercise, wherein he alternates the positions of his second and third, then first and fourth fingers. Repeat this technique in various places on […]

Slaves guitarist Alex Lyman will no longer be a member of the band after the conclusion of their current tour alongside Capture The Crown, Myka Relocate, Outline In Color and Conquer Divide.  Read more: Slaves call out Artery Recordings: “F*ck your label, f*ck you and f*ck your money” “I’m going to skip the super long statement […]

Sworn In guitarist Zakary Gibson has left the band after being a member for five years. He played on both of Sworn In’s studio albums: The Death Card and The Lovers/The Devil. You can read his brief farewell announcement below. Read more: The 10 best albums you probably didn’t hear in 2015 made an important move […]

Eagles founding member, singer and guitarist Glenn Frey has died at the age of 67.  A statement posted on the band’s official website reveals the cause of Frey’s passing. “Glenn fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia.” Frey helped found […]

Guitarist Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft guides you through how to play the intro of Escape The Fate's “Just A Memory” step-by-step. The song comes from the band's new album Hate Me, which is out now. — Video: Brittany Boyce Editing: Bobby Makar Segment Producer: Cassie Whitt

The Used have officially parted ways with guitarist Quinn Allman, and will therefore be permanently joined by Saosin guitarist Justin Shekoski. According to the band’s statement, Allman’s split was amicable. You can read all of what they had to say below. Video: Watch the Used cover Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine At the beginning of 2015,  it was […]

Crown The Empire guitarist Benn Vogelman has left the band due to internal dynamic differences. He played on both of Crown The Empire’s full length albums: The Fallout (2012) and The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways (2014). An official statement from the band, revealed exclusively to Alternative Press, can be read below. In 2014, Crown […]

Black Veil Brides rhythm guitarist Jeremy “Jinxx” Ferguson lost consciousness during the band’s set in Santiago, Chile. In a series of tweets that have since been deleted, frontman Andy Biersack said Jinxx had been rushed to the ER, but now appears to be in a stable condition. You can read what he had to say […]

Due to the surfacing of alleged past remarks containing homophobic slurs from Deafheaven guitarist Kerry McCoy, a petition has been launched to remove the band from performing at any future Pitchfork Music Festivals, (via The PRP).   Read more: Neck Deep part ways with guitarist Lloyd Roberts after allegations “Pitchfork.com, organizers of the annual Pitchfork Festival […]