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05/31/2026

A Perfect Circle Re-emerge with "Starless"

A Perfect Circle return with “Starless” (https://apc.lnk.to/Starless), a new single from Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan that signals a new dawn for the band, arriving days before they launch their first European/U.K. tour in eight years.

05/31/2026

The 5 Different Basses Kevin Scott Needs for Gov't Mule

Low-end ripper Kevin Scott details the five basses he tours with to cover all the Mule's musical flavorings.

Back in April, southern-rock staples Gov’t Mule rocked the Pinnacle in downtown Nashville, and before the festivities, PG’s Chris Kies hung out with bassist Kevin Scott to take a closer look at the low-ender’s rumbling rig. Later, Kies also sat down with bandleader Warren Haynes for an extended yarn session; that interview forms part two of this special Rig Rundown. Check out the highlights of Scott’s gear below, and queue up the video for all the details!

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=594ptedkya8

05/31/2026

Bad Brains' Darryl Jenifer Announces New Instrumental Album 'The Weather Channel'

Darryl Jenifer — bassist and founding member of the legendary hardcore innovators Bad Brains — returns with The Weather Channel, a new instrumental album arriving July 17 on Org Music on LP, CD, and digital formats.

05/30/2026

has to cover a lot of ground as bassist in so he’s got a healthy heaping of stomps to get the job done.

Click the link in bio to see the full episode with Kevin & Warren.

05/30/2026

The Best Death Metal Band Ever?!

The wizard that bridged metal and comedy reflects on his show's two decades of influence and inspiration.

This spring, the revered death metal band Dethklok—the very definition of TV turned reality, after the band jumped from the show Metalocalypse onto real stages nearly two decades ago—has been on tour with Swedish melodic death-metal giants Amon Amarth. Last month, they blew the roof off of Fenway’s MGM Music Hall, and PG’s Chris Kies joined Dethklok leader Brendon Small, bassist Pete Griffin, and guitarist Nili Brosh’s tech Robb Philpotts before the gig for this new Rig Rundown. We’ve gathered a few highlights below; watch the video for the complete picture.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIZxHuaiMww

05/30/2026

Reader Guitar of the Month: A Swirly Surprise

A paint project led our reader to build an instrument that has become an inspiration.

05/29/2026

Dive Bar Guitar shredder put on a clinic show two weeks ago with this one-off made personally for Leslie West by company founder . Leslie received the guitar shortly before the Woodstock 40th anniversary show where he married video narrator Jenni West. Trey has been bestowed this artifact to help further Leslie’s mountainous legacy as one of the most iconic figures in Rock & Roll history.

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05/29/2026

Solid State Logic Introduces SSL 1 Audio Interface

Solid State Logic (SSL) has introduced the SSL 1: a 2channel, plugandplay USB audio interface delivering professional studio sound in a compact form for musicians, producers, and content creators.

05/29/2026

This Guitars Need a Warning Label

The volume dealers and cranium crashers speak on the specs of their sludge slingers.

New Orleans heavyweights Crowbar have been on a relentless tour of sell-out shows this spring, playing a schedule of dates that would have bands half their age fainting. Ahead of their sold-out gig at Eastside Bowl in Madison, Tennessee, PG’s Chris Kies talked with guitarist/vocalist Kirk Windstein, guitarist Matt Brunson, and bassist Pat Bruders to see what gear they’re using to conjure their crushing wall of sludgy hardcore.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2w0f-O4yeE

05/29/2026

bass lord tours with five thunder sticks to cover the band’s epic, evolving sound that dances from reggae to doom and all points in between.

Click the link in bio to see the full video.