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NI Maschine+ System Update 2.3.0 Brings New Sequencing Features to the Standalone Beat Machine
🗓️ October 08, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Per-note probability, Euclidean and random note generation modes and more are now available as a free download for the Maschine+. The post NI Maschine+ System Update 2.3.0 Brings New Sequencing Features to the Standalone Beat Machine appeared first on gearnews.com.
Watch: Darkest Hour Releases “Warrior” From Upcoming ‘Suffer Divine’ Album
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
'Suffer Divine' comes out October 30 via MNRK Heavy. The post Watch: Darkest Hour Releases “Warrior” From Upcoming ‘Suffer Divine’ Album appeared first on Metal Injection.
No Filler, No Reverb, No Mercy: 40 Years of Slayer's 'Reign in Blood'
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
Forty years later, this record remains a landmark that changed the sound, speed, and possibilities of the genre The post No Filler, No Reverb, No Mercy: 40 Years of Slayer's 'Reign in Blood' appeared first on Metal Injection.
Plugins You Actually Need For Mixing
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Gear News
We look at some of the key plugins you actually need for mixing music beyond the collection of stock plugins that comes with your DAW of choice. The post Plugins You Actually Need For Mixing appeared first on gearnews.com.
“At $25, having one in your back pocket to spark ideas seems like a bit of a no-brainer”: Devi Ever : fx Plugins review
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Devi Ever is back, at least in plugin form
“Few guitars carry a legacy as rich”: Gibson revives one of the most influential archtops in its history
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
With premium appointments and a painstaking eye to detail, Gibson says no corners have been cut bringing the revered L-5 back to life
Playing through a modeler? I've tested 15 pairs of studio headphones, and 2 of my favorite cans are on sale for Prime Day
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Got a multi-effects, modeling amp, or audio interface? Then you should pair it with one of the best studio headphones for guitarists around right now
Zakk Wylde’s guitar brand has launched its first acoustic guitars
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Two new grand auditorium acoustics represent the next chapter in the firm’s history
Prime Day guitar deals 2026 LIVE: we're tracking all the biggest savings from the Amazon Big Deal Days sale and beyond
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Myself and the Guitar World team are busy rounding up all the hottest gear from the October Prime Day sale, including guitars, pedals, amps, accessories, and more. Stick with me for the latest updates
The secret supergroup that once featured Eddie Van Halen has been resurrected
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
An updated crop of A-list guitarists will star in a new covers album under the elusive Biff Baby’s name
Softube Limit Pro and Limit Go: Versatile Dynamics Control for Mixing and Mastering
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Softube Limit Pro and Limit Go are two new plugins offering different levels of dynamics control for mixing and mastering applications. The post Softube Limit Pro and Limit Go: Versatile Dynamics Control for Mixing and Mastering appeared first on gearnews.com.
Struggling to find decent guitar deals in Amazon's Prime Day sale? Head over to Musician's Friend's up to 50% off Rocktober sale instead – I've found silly prices on Epiphone, Schecter, Fender, Gibson and more
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Save big this Fall with discounts on a host of guitar gear from the biggest names in the business
I tested this rechargeable Mooer multi-effects pedal for three hours and it barely lost any battery – now it's dropped to $210 for Prime Day
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Prime Day delivers yet again with some awesome savings on budget multi-effects pedals from Mooer
Nita Strauss returns to Alice Cooper’s band for the first time after her temporary leave
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The 39-year-old virtuoso has spent most of the year on maternity leave, but arrived back in the fold in style in Las Vegas
Keeley Compressor Plus Germanium: 25th Anniversary
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The new Keeley Compressor Plus Germanium is the latest generation of the company's classic and celebrates its 25th anniversary. The post Keeley Compressor Plus Germanium: 25th Anniversary appeared first on gearnews.com.
I'm a Les Paul addict. Now with $700 off a Gibson Les Paul, plus hundreds off Epiphone Jeff Beck and Jared James Nichols signature models, these Prime Day deals are seriously testing my willpower
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
I've searched high and low to find the very best Les Paul deals this Prime Day
Music Man Albert Lee HSS: Country Twang Expanded
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Music Man Albert Lee HSS Signature expands the model range of the country virtuoso with a particularly flexible HSS configuration. The post Music Man Albert Lee HSS: Country Twang Expanded appeared first on gearnews.com.
Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka on making Palace for the People and why rock has got to got ruffle a few feathers
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Greta Van Fleet’s detractors are loud as ever – but on new album Palace for the People, Jake Kiszka and his Gibson “Excalibur” come out swinging
Martin O’ahu HG-28K2: Acoustic Koa Beauty
🗓️ October 07, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Martin O'ahu HG-28K2 expands its O'ahu family and gives this model Koa for the entire body. The post Martin O’ahu HG-28K2: Acoustic Koa Beauty appeared first on gearnews.com.
Louder Than Life 2026: A Heavy Metal Celebration in Derby City
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
USA's largest festival celebrating rock, metal & punk hosted over 250,00 fans to see Iron Maiden, TOOL, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth, Pantera, and dozens more. Here's our selection honoring the headbanging heroes that rocked Derby City.Louder Than Life brought the heavy heat to Louisville with one of the most stacked lineups in the festival’s 12-year history. Straight out of the gate the tandem main stages scorched with back-to-back performances from Mac Sabbath, Gwar, Metal Church, Suicidal Tendencies...
Fender Introduces Three New John 5 Signature Telecaster Models
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
Fender and the Fender Custom Shop have unveiled three new John 5 signature Telecaster models: the Fender John 5 Phantom Telecaster, Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster and Fender Custom Shop John 5 “Phantom” Telecaster. Each of these Telecaster models captures a different facet of his unmistakable style and musical range, bringing his signature sound and design to more players across a range of price points.“I don’t know if the Telecaster picked me or I picked it. I was so drawn to that shape,” said ...
Watch: Turnstile’s Brendan Yates Throws Out Security Guard For Roughing Up Fan
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
If there's anything we know about Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates, it's that he doesn't mess around when it comes to protecting fans. He yet again proved that at the band's […] The post Watch: Turnstile’s Brendan Yates Throws Out Security Guard For Roughing Up Fan appeared first on Metal Injection.
Guitar Journal: Dumble is back with 3 amps!
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Dumble Amps are back with three models, Dean Guitars future is looking shaky and Beetronics put Trem in a Tuna Can! The post Guitar Journal: Dumble is back with 3 amps! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Cherry Audio Pentaphonic – The Power of 5 is Clear!
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Cherry Audio's latest synth recreation continues its trend of exploring the quirkier synths of history with the Pentaphonic, a rare synth from the Gleeman brothers! The post Cherry Audio Pentaphonic – The Power of 5 is Clear! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Arturia’s AstroLab Family Receives 2.0 Update!
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Arturia’s groundbreaking AstroLab series of synths gets synth parameter tweaking, new sampled instruments and more! The post Arturia’s AstroLab Family Receives 2.0 Update! appeared first on gearnews.com.
How Alice Cooper’s New York nightmare left his guitarist on the brink
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
In this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, Cooper tells how drugs, knives, drag queens, bouncing checks and a guitar calamity gave them a rude awakening in NYC
“An addictively playable, lightweight, lively guitar”: West Valley Fever Rambler review
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
An old-looking newcomer from UK brand West Valley – will this Fever get the mercury rising?
John 5 becomes the most decorated Telecaster artist in history with three new signature Fenders
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Mötley Crüe guitarist increases his tally of signature Teles with two Indonesian models and a Custom Shop Phantom
UDO Audio DMNO ON: How Many Knobs Would You Like?
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The new UDO Audio DMNO ON is the desktop version of the magnificent DMNO hybrid synth. And you get to decide how many knobs you need! The post UDO Audio DMNO ON: How Many Knobs Would You Like? appeared first on gearnews.com.
Prince headhunted acoustic virtuoso Andy McKee to open his shows. Then he laid out his outrageous vision
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
McKee managed to convince Prince that a fingerstyle arrangement of Purple Rain was a more suitable show-opener
I’ve found 11 amazing Big Deal Days deals for guitar players - and they’re all $20 or less
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
It’s the perfect time to stock up on essentials with Amazon’s massive Big Deal Days sale
$119 for a genuine Strat? Count me in. This Squier Debut Prime Day deal will leave beginners with enough cash for an amp
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Fender’s ultra-affordable Amazon-only Strat and P-bass have received a 20% reduction for Big Deal Days, making them the cheapest Squier guitars available right now
Fender John 5 Ghost & Phantom Telecasters
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Fender announces new John 5 Ghost and Phantom Telecasters, plus $6k Custom Shop Phantom model. The post Fender John 5 Ghost & Phantom Telecasters appeared first on gearnews.com.
Watch: Nita Strauss Rocks First Post-Pregnancy Performance With Alice Cooper in Vegas
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
What a legend. The post Watch: Nita Strauss Rocks First Post-Pregnancy Performance With Alice Cooper in Vegas appeared first on Metal Injection.
Every Positive Grid Spark amp has been discounted for Prime Day – including 4.5-star favorites, the Steve Vai Spark Mini and the Neo Core headphones
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
If you're on the hunt for a budget practice solution, today is your day, with some prices hitting their lowest ever and discounts up to 38%
Stock up on guitar strings from just $4.99 a pack with these mega multipack guitar string deals in the Amazon Big Deal Days sale
🗓️ October 06, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Grab some big savings on guitar string multipacks with Amazon's Prime Day 2 sale