The Rolling Stones built their legend on hit records that earned millions. Yet the bass heard on nearly every album they cut ...

NAMM 2026: Welcome to our roundup of the best guitar gear to hit the hallowed halls of the Anaheim Convention Centre, featuring the likes of Neural DSP, Gibson, Taylor Guitars, Yamaha, and many more.

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Victory Amps has started 2026 strong with the launch of its all-new flagship lunchbox head, the MKX, a compact 50-watter inspired by the British guitar amp company’s MK Overdrive – but, crucially, ...

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Our picks for the best dedicated headphone amplifiers for audiophiles includes Apos, Feliks Audio and STAX. The headphone amplifier category is in the middle of a subtle but important shift.

Our picks for the best desktop and portable DAC/Amps for audiophiles of 2025 include Burson Audio, JDS Labs, FiiO, iFi Audio and Rotel. The desktop used to be an afterthought in audio. Now it’s prime ...

The World Famous Buckingham Blues Bar in Fort Myers was named one of the best dive bars in Florida. Owner Tommy Lee Cook transformed the former biker bar into a venue for original live blues music.

Here's why Metallica stopped using guitar amps live, according to James Hetfield's guitar tech. Metallica fans may or may not have even noticed that the rockers don't have a bunch of amps lined up ...

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Nothing in the early part of the Moody Blues' discography hints at what was to come later. Starting as a British R&B group inspired by the U.S. music charts and the wave of popularity following the ...