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Tom Porter worked on MusicRadar from its mid-2007 launch date to 2011, covering a range of music and music making topics, across features, gear news, reviews, interviews and more. A regular NAMM-goer back in the day, Tom now resides permanently in Los Angeles, where he's doing rather well at the Internet Movie Database (IMDB).

Latest articles by Tom Porter

5 quick facts you didn't know about Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti

By Tom Porter published 28 October 08

A return to Led Zeppelin's sixth LP

Weezer and the world's smallest drum kit

By Tom Porter published 8 October 08

Band break 5 Guinness World Records during Troublemaker video shoot

Drum Kits

Hottie Custom: toaster guitar amp now with flames

By Tom Porter published 7 October 08

Amplifier in a toaster makes music, toast

Guitar Amps

Now we've seen everything: The Heineken Keg Guitar Amp

By Tom Porter published 17 September 08

"My liver suffered to bring you this awesome amp"

Guitar Amps

VIDEO: Arctic Monkeys post Suck It And See studio footage

By Tom Porter last updated 27 January 17

New album streaming in full, too

Singles And Albums

Cort unveils Gene Simmons Punisher-2 Bass

By Tom Porter last updated 26 January 17

Kiss bassist gets a new signature model

Bass Guitars

Beyonce joins impressive T In The Park 2011 festival line-up

By Tom Porter last updated 26 January 17

Scottish bash draws in the big names again

Gigs & Festivals

Hammerax Ultraviolet: click here for a closer look

Hammerax unveils Ultraviolet cymbals

By Tom Porter last updated 26 January 17

Brand's first 'bright-sounding' line

Cymbals

New drum gear of the month: review round-up (May 2011)

By Tom Porter, Rhythm magazine last updated 26 January 17

April 2011: kits, cymbals, snares and percussion

Drum Gear

AirPiano: controlled with a wave of the hand

AirPiano concept becomes reality, goes on sale for £1099

By Tom Porter last updated 26 January 17

Controller features eight infrared proximity sensors

Midi Controllers

Musikmesse 2011: Yamaha Guitars stand in pictures: new electrics, acoustics and basses

By Tom Porter last updated 26 January 17

Pacifica, SG, RGX, Super BB, AC1R, A3M models and more

Acoustic Guitars

Ashdown MiBass: 220 and 550-watt head versions available

Musikmesse 2011: Ashdown MiBass amp head video demo

By Tom Porter, Ben Rogerson last updated 26 January 17

See the customisable digital bass amplifier in action

Guitar Amps

Pawn Shop Series, EVH Wolfgangs, Takamine acoustics and more

Musikmesse 2011: The Fender stand in pictures

By Tom Porter last updated 26 January 17

Pawn Shop Series, EVH Wolfgangs, Takamine acoustics and more

Acoustic Guitars