Album Review: Paul Austin Band – Austintacious
In a music world saturated with overproduced singles and algorithm-chasing trends, the Paul Austin Band’s new album Austintacious feels like a deep breath of fresh air. Rooted firmly in Americana,…
Ozzy Osborne To Reunite Black Sabbath For ‘Final Bow’ Performance
Story by Gemma Peplow, culture and entertainment reporter Ozzy Osbourne is set to reunite with his Black Sabbath bandmates for what will be his final performance – “the greatest heavy…
Origin Effects – By Lee Etherington
Hello folks, today I have for you a little rundown of some effects pedals from Origin. So if you’re looking to shape your bass sound for live performance, studio, or…
Rockabilly in focus for NE Guitars Issue No:7
NE Guitars is back with a bang for 2025 with a focus on the Rockabilly genre. On the front page, we feature Lee Rocker, the bassist for the Stray Cats.…
NE Guitars Christmas Top 10 Guitar Greats
Written By Paul George, 12 December 2024 If you’re like me, then every December you will be cranking up the dial on your music systems and enjoying all of those…
Hillbilly Vegas Rock Newcastle As Latest Hit Hits Top 10 US Billboard Rock charts
Oklahoma Southern Rock Band, Hillbilly Vegas returned to Newcastle last night (27th November) with a stunning performance in front of a packed house at the city’s famous rock bar, Trillians.…
Paul Di’Anno, Former Iron Maiden Frontman Dies, 66
Paul Di’Anno, former lead singer of rock giants Iron Maiden has passed away at his home i Salisbury, aged 66. Paul’s record label issued the following statement a short time…
The Book of the Beast – Paul Di’Anno
Paul Di’Anno releases a new album, ‘The Book of The Beast’, via Conquest Music on September 27th 2024. The vinyl double album (available in Blood Red, Virgin White and Cold…
Flattley ‘DG’ Fuzz Pedal – By Danny Mayes
Ever wanted a Fuzz but don’t know where to start? Ever wanted to replicate tones for your favourite songs but don’t want masses of pedals specific for each one? The…
Black Mountain Picks and Slides
If you can ever imagine a Leonardo Di Vinci of guitar picks then Black Mountain would be it. Who’d of thought you could get three pick sizes in one. Gone…