Nick Cracknell

Taking time out from suing Coldplay, Joe Satriani is in the studio laying down guitar tracks for Chickenfoot's debut album.

Three of London’s most iconic landmarks The Tower of London, Big Ben and Battersea Power Station were used as the backdrop to mark the worldwide launch of the new Gibson Dark Fire guitar.

Machine Head have been forced to cancel their remaining two performances on their current tour after guitarist Phil Demmel collapsed onstage again in Sheffield.

Britpop kings Blur have announced they are getting back together for a one off reunion extravaganza at Hyde Park next summer.

Shred sensei Joe Satriani is suing Coldplay, claiming they copied the melody on their Grammy-nominated song Viva La Vida from him.

We've got our hands on the brand new video from Southern riff rockers Black Stone Cherry (see below).

If you're in an unsigned band and not making any money a new website could be the answer.

According to vocally-prolific drummer Lars Ulrich, Metallica are planning to play loads of countries that don't even exist yet in their bid for total world domination.

Massachusetts metalcore pioneers Killswitch Engage are gearing up to head to the studio to record their fourth album.

There has never been a better time to subscribe to TG - not only will you get %20 off the retail price but we'll bung you a free Danelectro Cool Cat Fuzz Pedal to boot!

After literally hours of speculation, Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has revealed he plans to record a solo album, and wants the rest of the band to do the same.

One of TG's axe-mad writers will be hanging out with none other than Slipknot's toxic twins Mick Thompson and Jim Root next week in Manchester and putting forth your questions for a TG String 'Em Up!

Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has scheduled two meet n’ greets in London next week - the only public UK appearance for a member of Guns N Roses this year.

Slipknot have hit top of the charts in the US after an extraordinary SoundScan recount.

Cast your votes for all things guitar-y and you could win a Dean Dave Mustaine VMNT1 worth £799 (pictured below)!

Rock Lord Slash has revealed plans to feed 2,000 signed Limited Edition axes into the market...

Fender is celebrating

Guitar icons Slash, Joe Perry and Joe Bonnamassa are just some of the artists who have contributed to a new Les Paul tribute album.

Led Zeppelin drummer Jason Bonham has let it slip that the band is working on new material.

Fancy a career playing alongside the top names in music including TG contributor and former Prodigy guitarist Jim Davies?

Cast your votes for all things guitar-y and you could win a Dean Dave Mustaine VMNT1 worth £799 (pictured below)!

In a bold move to completely destroy his credibility, Jimmy Page will perform alongside Leona Lewis at the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

A 16-year-old student from the USA (where else?) has dropped out of high school in order to becoming a professional Guitar Hero player.

You can seriously improve your guitar playing at some of the great Guitar Break courses and events coming up across the country.

Tickets for Music Live 2008 are selling faster than ever, with blues guitar hero Joe Bonamassa performing at the show on Saturday 8 November.