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- March 31
- March 30
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- Interview: bass legend Stanley Clarke on his early solo albums
- 60 seconds with… Gordon Giltrap
- Toontrack introduces EZkeys
- Rob Papen Blade plug-in synth released
- Video: Angry mum vs. guitarist
- Competition: win a signed photo of BB King and limited edition fanpack
- Universal Music's Simon Li to judge Live and Unsigned 2012
- Plastician's favourite music software
- SampleRadar: 392 free bass guitar samples
- Minimoog V custom MIDI controller unveiled
- March 29
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- Interview: Sleeper Agent's Tony Smith and Josh Martin
- Blog: Inside The Institute (Part 1)
- iPhone/iPad iOS music making app round-up: Week 60
- All-Star Gear: Tom Morello's Arm The Homeless guitar and Marshall JCM800 amp
- Musikmesse 2012: Ashdown launches Tonal Emphasis 500 bass amp range
- Interview: Joe Satriani on his new Marshall JVM410HJS signature amp
- Bruce Dickinson added to Buddy Rich tribute show
- VIDEO: Introducing the Vintage Revolution PedalPro
- Sonisphere UK 2012 cancelled
- VST/AU plug-in instrument/effect round-up: Week 41
- March 28
- March 27
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- The Smashing Pumpkins to release Oceania in June
- Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi issues positive health update
- Interview: Fun.'s Nate Ruess on writing and recording We Are Young
- Sonic Academy releases ANA soft synth
- Preview: A Story Of Six Strings by Stephen Arnold
- Tenacious D unveil "the greatest album ever recorded by anyone… ever"
- Cool and classic basses: Framus Star Bass 5/150
- VIDEO: Klon KTR, Gold and Silver Centaur comparison
- In pictures: Les Paul's guitars and gear auction highlights
- March 26
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- Listen: Joe Walsh's new song, Analog Man
- Quick licks: advanced #12
- Studiospares M1000 headphones released
- Interview: Kid Massive talks vocal collaboration
- Interview: Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno on songwriting, guitars and Velociraptor!
- Musikmesse 2012: The best vintage guitars, amps and more in pictures
- VIDEO: Black Stone Cherry backstage on the Carnival Of Madness tour
- 10 Riffs: Hawk Eyes
- Tom Oberheim Two Voice Pro Synthesizer
- March 25
- March 24
- March 23
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- Musikmesse 2012: Drums, drums and more drums
- Musikmesse 2012: In Pictures: Premier Nicko McBrain kits
- Musikmesse 2012: In Pictures: Sonor Jojo Mayer bass pedal
- BluesFest 2012: Ronnie Wood and Mick Taylor onboard
- Musikmesse 2012: In Pictures: Natal UK Custom Shop
- Musikmesse 2012: Gibson reveals new 2012 Les Paul Standard
- Musikmesse 2012 video: Fender Premium Audio System
- Musikmesse 2012 video: AddString - fit an extra string to your acoustic guitar
- Rod Stewart to perform live with The Faces
- SampleRadar: 152 free industrial metal samples
- Free nationwide music lessons: seven days to go
- March 22
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- Interview: Eve 6's Max Collins on early success, reunion, new album Speak In Code
- Musikmesse 2012: Pro X Kick pedal
- Musikmesse 2012: Steinberg Nuendo Live announced
- XFadeLooper CM – FREE VST/AU sampler plugin
- VIDEO: Yamaha Vocaloid Keyboard
- Win a copy of the Reef Ultimate Collector's Box-Set
- Musikmesse 2012: Carlsbro Classic Tube and VAC Amp Series
- Musikmesse 2012: Alesis iO Mix 4-channel iPad mixer/interface
- Musikmesse 2012: Focusrite ISA Two mic preamp announced
- March 21
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- Musikmesse 2012: Laney unveils new Tony Iommi TI100 signature amp
- The Rolling Stones announce comprehensive documentary film
- Musikmesse 2012: TC Electronic announces Duff McKagan Bass TonePrint
- Musikmesse 2012: FXpansion Etch filtering effect
- VIDEO: Kemper Profiling Amplifier hands-on review
- Musikmesse 2012: TC Electronic unveils the BG250 bass combo amp
- Musikmesse 2012: Mackie expands portable PA range
- Musikmesse 2012: Avid Pro Tools Express to ship with Mbox products
- Musikmesse 2012 VIDEO: Watch the full Propellerhead press conference
- Musikmesse 2012: Ampeg expands Portaflex series
- Musikmesse 2012: live from the show floor
- Musikmesse 2012: JamVOX III announced
- Musikmesse 2012: Roland Jupiter-50 synth announced
- Musikmesse 2012: VOX Lil' Looper
- Musikmesse 2012: New Korg microKey controllers
- Musikmesse 2012: Roland announces TD-11K V-Drums and TD-11 Drum Sound Module
- Musikmesse 2012: Roland TD-15KV V-Tour Series
- Musikmesse 2012: Brand new Roland guitar amps
- Jack White vs the Mayor of Lambeth
- Musikmesse 2012: Fender American Standard Series 2012
- Musikmesse 2012 video: Blackstar Amplification launches revolutionary ID Series
- Musikmesse 2012: Blackstar Amplification launches 5th Anniversary HT-5TH combo
- March 20
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- Interview: producer Greg Wells on T Bone Burnett, Kid Cudi, Hunger Games soundtrack
- Musikmesse 2012: Zynaptic announces Unveil plug-in
- Livid Instruments OhmRGB Slim announced
- Musikmesse 2012: Boss VE-5 vocal processor
- Musikmesse 2012: Two new Jackson signatures debut
- Musikmesse 2012: as it happens
- Musikmesse 2012: Gretsch adds Brushed Brass to its snare drum line
- Cableguys Curve 2 CM – FREE synth VST/AU plugin
- Buddy Whittington Band plot European tour
- VIDEO: Halestorm discuss their Hello, It's Mz Hyde EP, track by track
- Musikmesse 2011: Roland gear gets wireless recording to iPhone
- March 19
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- The Doors release single version and video of LA Woman
- Musikmesse 2012: Vestax V-MIDI iOS interface
- FREE synth VST/AU plugin: KV331 Audio SynthMaster CM
- Musikmesse 2012: Ruokangas Guitars announces Mojo King and Steambass FL
- Musikmesse 2012: Nord Electro 4D unveiled
- Live and Unsigned act to play Peace & Love festival
- Musikmesse 2012: Vestax VCI-380 DJ controller
- Stick it to MS 2012 aims to break the record for largest full-kit drum ensemble
- TG226 On Sale Now: Dream Theater and Periphery talk prog metal
- March 16
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- Interview: Zakk Wylde on Randy Rhoads
- Live and Unsigned finalist for Sweden's Peace and Love festival
- VIDEO: Bruce Springsteen's SXSW keynote speech
- Musikmesse 2012: JHS gears up for Frankfurt and European Fret-King Black Label launch
- Vote now for the Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2012
- Rocksmith music game to hit the UK
- Pioneer Remix Station RMX-1000
- Career in Beats: Bill Ward
- March 15
- March 14
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- Richie Sambora joins Blackstar
- What strings do you use, Oli Brown?
- Cool and classic basses: Rickenbacker 4000
- Future Music Issue 251 On Sale Now
- Native Instruments announces the Traktor Kontrol F1
- VIDEO: Premier Builders Guild Johan Gustavsson, Koll and b3 guitars compared
- VIDEO: Doug Aldrich demos the Marshall JMD:1 amp, plays Whitesnake riffs
- Tone2 Taurus synth announced
- March 13
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- Billy Corgan rails against poseurs and fame-hungry musicians
- Interview: Paul van Dyk on gear, collaborators and new album, Evolution
- The 30 best VST plug-in effects in the world today
- Video: Brann Dailor shows Rhythm how to sing while drumming
- Interview: NAPT talk beats, bass and tech
- Mastodon Rig Tour: Brent and Bill's gear
- Musikmesse 2012: Blackstar Amplification to launch biggest ever product
- Akai MPC Fly to be available in Retronyms Tabletop
- March 12
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- Interview: Eric Johnson on his upcoming UK tour
- Interview: Roots Manuva on producing his new album, 4everevolution
- VIDEO: Rhett Butler performs Joe Satriani's Always With Me, Always With You on two guitars
- Musikmesse 2012: win mystery new Rupert Neve product
- Foo Fighters to headline Reading and Leeds 2012?
- Interview: Tom Morello on Randy Rhoads
- April issue of Rhythm on sale now
- March 10
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- VIDEO: Watch the trailer for new doc, Strange Fruit: The Beatles' Apple Records
- Riff Of The Month: Red Hot Chili Peppers 'Look Around' (TG226)
- Warren Haynes Guest Lesson (TG226)
- Steve Lukather Guest Lesson (TG226)
- Stanley Jordan Guest Lesson (TG226)
- RGT Preliminary Grade Rock (TG226)
- Interview: Kevin Saunderson on his career in dance music
- March 9
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- Quick licks: intermediate #12
- Miselu neiro: new Android-based music making device
- VIDEO: Play a wah without a physical wah pedal
- Me in my studio: RDB
- iPhone/iPad iOS music making app round-up: Week 59
- Institute unveils 2012 bass scholarships worth over £7500
- SampleRadar: 285 free real-world drum samples
- Guitarist issue 353 - on sale now!
- Me in my studio: Kid Massive
- March 8
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- Interview: Steve Lukather on playing with Satch, Vai and Ringo Starr
- Interview: guitarist Mike Orlando talks Adrenaline Mob, Mike Portnoy
- Jobeky announces 2012 UK custom show
- Ash Soan and The Producers 'raise the roof' on ACM
- Riva Starr's favourite music software
- Musikmesse 2012: Propellerhead to share "exciting news"
- Composer makes song from trade show voice samples
- Me in my studio: Ben Westbeech
- March 7
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- New iPad: what does it mean for music makers?
- GarageBand for iOS gets MIDI note editing, Smart Strings and more
- Fiona Apple reveals 23-word album title
- 11 reasons why The Yardbirds were the greatest rock cradle ever
- Rock stars lend support National Learn To Play Day
- That was the year, 1971
- Slash to present six-part show on Radio 2 in April
- Interview: The recording history of Abbey Road
- VST/AU plug-in instrument/effect round-up: Week 40
- Ted Nugent picks the 11 greatest guitarists of all time
- March 6
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- Interview: The Cult's Billy Duffy talks new album, Choice Of Weapon
- Paice, Tichy and Mason back Learn To Play day
- Arturia Spark Vintage Drum Machines plug-in launched
- VIDEO: Korn drummer Ray Luzier on recording The Path Of Totality
- Sontronics and Audient join forces
- Rockbottom Music to host grand reopening
- March 5
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- VIDEO: make your own bacon guitar!
- Interview: music supervisor Randall Poster on Wes Anderson, Scorsese and more
- New Slash single You're A Lie, exclusive premiere
- Clicksound: Logic Pro and Ableton Live MIDI templates
- Sponsor Mike Dolbear's charity run and win Travis Barker cymbal
- Reeves Gabrels on his new Reverend signature model guitar
- Nicko McBrain to host Marshall anniversary bash
- Eric Johnson announces first ever UK tour
- Rock stars support National Learn To Play Day
- MeeBlip SE: the affordable, Open Source DIY synth
- Marshall announces 50 Years Of Loud anniversary live event
- In pictures: Nicky Romero and his suburban studio
- Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Yngwie Malmsteen and Zakk Wylde for Marshall 50th birthday gig
- March 4
- March 3
- March 2
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- Bruce Springsteen: Wrecking Ball track-by-track album review
- Classic guitar interview: Joe Perry, June 2004
- Get DiversionFX CM VST plug-in with Computer Music
- New drum gear of the month: review round-up (March 2012)
- Video: Sticksmen battle it out at Mapex's Drummer of Tomorrow final
- iPhone/iPad iOS music making app round-up: Week 58
- Interview: Dimitri From Paris talks production
- Johnny Marr to open new boutique guitar showroom in Manchester
- New guitar gear of the month: review round-up (March 2012)
- Killswitch Engage move to Laney
- SampleRadar: 398 free found sound samples
- March 1
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- John 5 on Van Halen's new record: "It's amazing!"
- Leon Huff on Gamble & Huff's 10 greatest recordings of all time
- Quick licks: easy #12
- New music tech gear of the month: review round-up (March 2012)
- Me in my studio: Patrick Hagenaar
- Joe Satriani 'Satchurated' live film due 9 April
- VIDEO: Fender American Design Experience
- Joey Jordison working on solo project