Latest articles by Simon Bradley
The fret-meltin' shred guitar albums you should definitely listen to
Amp-humpin’, high-octane instrumentalists! Is it music made by guitarists for guitarists? Not always!
12 essential Queen books: Explore the world of the UK’s best-loved rock champions
Looking to expand your knowledge on all things Queen? You’ve come to the right place as we’ve picked out 12 essential Queen books that celebrate the world's most regal band
We get to grips with Kirk Hammett's new amp head
Enter soundman: The latest amp marvel from ‘Tallica shredder Kirk Hammett
Best Freddie Mercury books 2025: Dive into the life and music of the Queen icon
We take a look through a selection of publications documenting the life and times of much-missed Queen frontman Freddie Mercury
Interview: Brian May on A Night At The Opera
We caught up with Brian May to relive a warm memory or two about the band’s career-breaking album, A Night At The Opera
Looking for a guitar that’s a bit special? Try this PRS custom Super Eagle II
Introducing the Super Eagle II, the PRS custom of which only 120 have been made
This new guitar is the ultimate commemoration of Dimebag Darrell
The USA Dimebag Commemorative ML is based on Dimebag’s original and is the ultimate commemoration of a true guitar legend
Getting to grips with the Steven Wilson ID Series Signature guitar
A striking acoustic guitar full of innovations and sheer tone
We get to grips with an ultra-limited-edition Dream Theater guitar
A super-sleek guitar based on Dream Theater's The Astonishing, and limited to only 20 pieces worldwide
Getting to grips with John Mayer's latest signature model guitar
Acoustic dreams: The latest signature model of a 21st-century Hendrix
‘Lemmy’ and ‘Motörhead’ bass guitars honour the legend
Two unique Motörhead basses, from Cynosure guitars, honouring the legend that is Lemmy.
Get closer to The Edge with his new signature guitar and amp
Fender's new guitar and amp is designed to get you closer to The Edge
We got to grips with the Emerald Chimaera Artisan double-necked guitar
Behold the Emerald Chimaera Artisan – a stunning Irish double-necked guitar inspired by Richie Sambora
Paul Stanley’s guitar could be yours (sort of)
You too could be Kiss’ Star Child with Ibanez’s signature Paul Stanley PS1 guitar
The Kemper Profiler: An Entire Amp Collection In One Digital Box
How to get whatever sound you want.
Raw Power: The Imperial Stormtrooper of Guitars
The Star Wars-influenced Cybertech: every Death Star should have one
Raw Power: PRS's 30th Anniversary Dragon
Paul Reed Smith’s latest wallet-busting guitar is thing of beauty.
Raw Power: Victory amp and speaker cab
A high-quality boutique amp head with tones to die for.
Raw Power: Joe Satriani art guitars
Ibanez’s JS25ART series is limited to just 50 guitars, each uniquely hand-decorated by Satriani himself.
RAW POWER: Mesa Boogie
The recreation of a combo that defines a rock legend from South America will appeal to guitarists of all musical styles.
