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Rammstein’s Richard Kruspe — aka Richard ZK — has looked back on the high-stakes coffee shop exchange that landed him his first Fender guitar. Growing up in East Germany during the Cold War, access to instruments made in the more affluent West Germany was extremely limited. And with the Berlin Wall dividing the country’s capital, Kruspe had to get creative in order to get his hands on a Fender Stratocaster.

6 days ago | guitar.com | Crystal Koe

When you purchase through affiliate links on Guitar.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn more“A lot of people don’t realise that, in AC/DC, those guitars are not very distorted. But it smacks you in the face,” says Vandenberg. Credit: Daniel Knighton / Getty ImagesMay 09, 2025 May 09, 2025 When you purchase through affiliate links on Guitar.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions.

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After over 60 years as a band, The Who have announced their plans to retire, capping their legendary run with one final North American tour later this year. The 16-date trek, dubbed The Song Is Over, will take place across August and September, with stops at iconic venues including New York’s Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

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Most fans of John 5 probably know him for his shredding work with Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and most recently, Mötley Crüe. But beyond the stage, the guitarist has also built a prolific career as a staff writer for independent label Chrysalis Records, penning songs for artists like Avril Lavigne, Ozzy Osbourne, Meat Loaf, Rob Halford, and even southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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Fans heading to Kiss’s upcoming Vegas event would do well to know that it “ain’t a concert,” according to Gene Simmons, who recently admitted that he isn’t even sure if the full band will be there. Speaking to Rob Rush of New York’s 94.3 The Shark radio station, the bassist – who recently postponed 17 dates of his upcoming solo tour – discusses the three-day Kiss Army Storms Vegas event set to take over Virgin Hotels Las Vegas from 14 to 16 November.