Kirk Hammett’s guitar auction shatters expectations – with his mystery Back to the Beginning SG fetching $70,000 more than anticipated

The mystery Gibson SG that Kirk Hammett played at Back to the Beginning has sold for $76,800 at auction, alongside a host of ...

The side-project that saw Slash step out of the shadow of Guns N’ Roses – and led to his departure from the band

Already an iconic figure, with one of the most recognisable images and guitar styles around, Slash stepped out of the vast ...
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Slash Reveals What Divided Him + Axl Rose in the ’90s (And Why They Get Along Now)

Slash has revealed what he thinks really divided him and Axl Rose back when Guns N' Roses were at their peak in the '90s and why they get along great now. The guitarist spoke with Guitar World earlier ...
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The wayward War of 1812 | Ross Eric Gibson, Local History

The War of 1812 is today a vague mystery, sometimes confused with the “1812 Overture” played at July 4 fireworks shows, but actually a Russia battle repelling an invasion by Emperor Napoleon.
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Pilgrimage for inner gold | Ross Eric Gibson, Local History

In 1868 (some say 1870), the Rev. Samuel Hopkins Willey stood before the Santa Cruz Congregational Church on Church Street, as the congregation overwhelmingly voted that he be made their new pastor, ...
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Fender Celebrates Iron Maiden’s 50th Anniversary with New Collection of Signature Guitars

Fender and Iron Maiden have teamed up for a new collection of signature model guitars and basses. Each axeman in Maiden — ...