Amp Up Your Tone

Gear Reviews to Unleash Your Inner Guitar Hero

The Caroline Hawaiian Pizza is a unique and flavorful fuzz pedal with a dynamic character and surprisingly rich tonal range.

Caroline Guitar Company

Hawaiian Pizza

The Universal Audio Lion 68 Super Lead Amp pedal is an impressive piece of gear that can deliver classic British crunch rock tones with ease.

Universal Audio

Lion ‘68 Super Lead pedal

At such an affordable price point for a capable multifx pedal that can run on batteries and has a tuner, the Zoom MS-50G is really in a llegue of it’s own.

Zoom

MS-50G

The NUX MG-30 packs a lot of tech into a robust package making it a highly recommended option for gigging musicians and studio enthusiasts alike.

NUX

MG30

The HeadRush MX5 shines for its portability, ease of use, and solid effects. It’s a solid option for players seeking a versatile and affordable solution modeling and effects solution.

HeadRush

MX5

Crank Up the Creativity

We review the latest VST/AU/AAX plugins and standalone options, helping you build your sonic arsenal.

Discover plugins that capture the iconic tones of your favorite guitarist.
Explore AI modeled amp sims like Neural DSP and JST Toneforge.
Find plugins compatibile with your DAW and workflow.

View Audio Plugin Reviews

If you’re looking to take your guitar production to the next level, the Aurora DSP Rhino plugin should definitely be in your arsenal.

Aurora DSP

Rhino

The Neural DSP Mateus Asato plugin offers a distinct collection of high-quality amp and effect sounds, perfect modern clean, mid-gain, and lead tones.

Neural DSP

Archtype: Mateus Asato

Dive into the Pit: Read Our Latest Guitar & Metal Genre Album Reviews

Hungry for riffs that rip and vocals that roar? You’ve come to the right place!

Leviathan III is a tapestry of grandeur and experimentation, however the album’s lackluster production and formulaic second half tend to drag things down.

Therion

Leviathan III

Lovers of heavy music in general will appreciate Friedman’s quirky sense of melody and admire his formidable technique on the instrument.

Marty Friedman

Inferno

Fans of Satyricon will find this self-titled release lacking intensity and dynamics.

Satyricon

Self Titled

French black metallers The Great Old Ones dive deep into H.P. Lovecraft’s “weird horror” on Tekeli-Li, crafting a chilling concept album that marries bleak black metal with haunting atmospheres and literary crescendos.

The Great Old Ones

Tekeli-Li

Colored Sands is a cerebral assault. Gorguts explore Tibetan struggles through mind-bending riffs, sludge grooves, and even orchestral interludes. Lemay’s social commentary meets crushing musical mastery, demanding repeated listens to unravel its dark brilliance.

Gorguts

Colored Sounds

Melana Chasmata is a metal masterpiece that explodes with aggression and haunting doom melodies. The masterful vocals and instrumentation paint a bleak yet captivating landscape.

Triptykon

Melana Chasmata

Lyijy is in your face unadulterated hard rock continuing losing gothic roots in continues its departure from its gothic debut.

Poisonblack

Lyijy