Castle Rat's Riley Pinkerton: "Summoner" Minotaur Returns
Castle Rat's Riley Pinkerton brings back the Minotaur Summoner—a limited-edition doom metal guitar with white/gold finish and killswitch. Only 4 made.Read More
Rare (?) PRS Black Paisley Archon Amps Revealed
PRS Black Paisley Archon amps revealed in an ultra-limited run (75–200 pieces). Learn the differences between Standard and Classic models, and whether the price is justifiedRead More
Fender Unveils John 5 Ghost & Phantom Telecasters
Fender unveils two new John 5 signature Telecasters: the Ghost in Arctic White with hardtail bridge, and the Phantom in Black with Floyd Rose tremolo.Read More
Jackson Reveals Sabaton Chris Rörland Signature SL7
Jackson unveils Chris Rörland's signature SL7 Soloist: a 7-string metal machine with EMG pickups, Floyd Rose tremolo, and stage-ready ergonomics.Read More
Decoding the Mastodon: Brent Hinds' Legendary Gear Guide
Explore Brent Hinds' legendary guitar rig, from his Gibson Flying V and boutique Banker builds to his Orange Terror signature amp and unorthodox styleRead More
Jackson PC1-E: Phil Collen's Pre-Worn Rock Machine
Jackson Pro Series Phil Collen PC1-E: A Mexican-made signature shredder with infinite sustain, DiMarzio pickups, and a factory-distressed finish Read More
Schecter Nick Johnston USA Signature V
Schecter unveils the Nick Johnston USA Signature V: a limited-edition, American-made Flying V with Atom-Buckers, ebony fretboard, and premium hardware Read More
ESP LTD Unleashes 6 Black Metal II Redburst Guitars
ESP LTD unleashes six Black Metal II guitars in a striking Redburst finish, featuring Seymour Duncan MortalCoil pickups and scale lengths up to 30"Read More
Ibanez Launching 7-String Multi-Scale Iceman Guitar
Ibanez launches a 7-string multi-scale Iceman with Fishman Fluence pickups, ebony fretboard, and extended 27.2" bass scale for modern metal.Read More
Summon the Riff: Gretsch Satin Black CVT Baritone
Gretsch Electromatic CVT Baritone in Satin Black: 27-inch scale, Twin Six humbuckers, solid mahogany body. Sweetwater exclusive at $599.99.Read More
Jackson and Charvel Unveil Heavy-Hitting Signature Models for Sleep Token’s IV and III
Jackson and Charvel unveil Sleep Token IV and III signature guitars: a 30-inch baritone and 5-string bass built for extreme drop tunings.Read More
Gibson Revitalizes an '80s Classic with the New Victory Baritone Guitar
Gibson revives the Victory Baritone with 28-inch scale, Elev8 humbuckers, and modern playability. Perfect for heavy tones and down-tuned riffs.Read More
Ibanez Wes Hauch Iceman ICWH727: A Japanese Custom Shop 7-String Masterpiece
Ibanez Wes Hauch Signature Iceman ICWH727: Japanese Custom Shop 7-string with Seymour Duncan Jupiter Rails, flamed maple top, and Lo-Pro Edge tremoloRead More
Save $250 on the Epiphone Flying V Prophecy – Metal-Ready Shred Machine Now $849 at Sweetwater
Save $250 on the Epiphone Flying V Prophecy at Sweetwater—now $849. Metal-ready with Fishman Fluence active pickups and 24 jumbo frets.Read More
Solar Guitars Launches New 27-Fret ACS Series
Solar Guitars launches the ACS Series with 27-fret ergonomic designs. White 6-string and Pink Sparkle 7-string models debut now.Read More
Fender Unveils Limited-Edition Jim Root Telecaster in Stunning Shoreline Gold
Fender drops a limited-edition Jim Root Telecaster in stunning Shoreline Gold. Discover the specs, EMG active pickups, price, and our final verdict.Read More
Solar Guitars E1.61FR Assassin: The Ultimate 27-Fret Metal Weapon Unleashed
Solar Guitars unleashes the E1.61FR Assassin. A 27-fret metal weapon with a Seymour Duncan Nazgûl pickup and Gotoh tremolo. Read our full review and score!Read More
Gibson Breaks Tradition: New 25.5-Inch Les Paul Custom Long Scale Debuts
Gibson Custom launches the Les Paul Custom Long Scale in Ebony, featuring a 25.5-inch scale length perfect for down-tuning and snappy note attack. Read our full breakdown.Read More
Cult Guitar Reborn: The Legend Returns with the Guild S-300 Deluxe
The cult-classic 1970s icon returns! Check out our review of the new Guild S-300 Deluxe, featuring upgraded hardware, a 2-way phase switch, and killer metallic finishes for under $800.Read More
Jackson Unveils Brandon Ellis Signature Kelly KE27: A 27-Fret Metal Masterpiece
Unleash technical metal precision with the new Jackson Brandon Ellis Kelly KE27, featuring 27 stainless steel frets, custom Seymour Duncan pickups, and a killer Gold Crackle finish.Read More
Blackstar Unleashes the Fly High Gain: A Mini Metal Monster for Guitarists on the Go
Blackstar's Fly High Gain mini amp packs massive metal tones, a Nitro channel, and a built-in noise gate into a 3W portable beast. Read our full review!Read More
Solar Guitars Chug Capo: A Low-Latency Pitch Shifter for Metal Rhythm Guitarists
Ola Englund’s Solar Guitars drops the Chug Capo, a professional digital pitch shifter boasting half the latency of its rivals. Read our full breakdown, FAQ, and verdict.Read More
Solar Guitars T1.61FR Assassin: A High-Gain Minimalist Weapon
Solar Guitars expands its Type T line with the T1.61FR Assassin. Featuring a Gotoh Floyd Rose, Seymour Duncan Nazgûl pickup, and Carbon Black Matte finish. Read our full breakdown.Read More
Fender Limited Edition Player Fusion Series: The Ultimate Modern Rock & Metal Weapons?
Fender drops the Limited Edition Player Fusion Series! Check out our full review, specs, and scoring for these modern rock and metal workhorses.Read More
Jackson Unleashes Pro Series Signature Rob Cavestany Death Angel Model in Blistering Snow White
Jackson drops the Pro Series Signature Rob Cavestany Death Angel guitar in Snow White! Discover the specs, history, and verdict on this thrash icon.Read More