Alek Darson was mixing a new prog project with Animals as Leaders’ drummer – then he found himself in the band

The Berklee-trained guitarist and producer was originally inspired by Dream Theater and went on to play on a Jordan Rudess album. When a cinematic prog metal project made its way to his studio, he ...

What happens if the concertmaster's violin string breaks? Behind-the-scenes responses that support an orchestra performance

In an orchestral concert, not only the conductor and soloists, but also dozens to nearly a hundred musicians work together to ...
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Deadlynoiz Breaks Bass House Boundaries In New Single ‘Rock The House’

The ever-evolving Deadlynoiz is back with another new single ‘Rock The House’ adding to his stacked 2026 repertoire. Stepping ...
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Fender Introduces Three New John 5 Signature Telecaster Models

Fender and the Fender Custom Shop have unveiled three new John 5 signature Telecaster models: the Fender John 5 Phantom ...
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Billy Strings Links With Les Claypool & Plays Dead In The Bay Area

Billy Strings turned 34 on Saturday in Oakland, and for a present, Les Claypool put the guitarist's name in a Primus song.

How a chance meeting with a Beatles lawyer set Stanley Clarke on the path to recording one of the greatest bass albums ever made

Nat Weiss, an entertainment lawyer who represented the Beatles, saw something beyond a great sideman when he encountered Stanley Clarke playing bass in a club ...