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Bands Who Either Don’t Have a Bassist or Don’t Have a Guitarist

Here are rock and metal bands who either don't have a bassist or don't have a guitarist.Of course, the traditional rock/metal band setup includes vocals, guitar, bass and drums. And, sometimes keyboard. Or sometimes without vocals! But rarely do you ever see an act that lacks guitar or bass entirely.For the acts listed below, their reasons are all unique to them and the sound they're pursuing. Who needs guitar when […]

todayApril 11, 2024 1

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Former Wallflowers Guitarist Michael Ward Dead at 57

Michael Ward, former guitarist for the Wallflowers, has died at the age of 57.The news was confirmed via the Wallflowers' social media."With love and gratitude the Wallflowers say farewell to the great and singular Michael Ward," their post read. "Michael's role and talents will forever remain a crucial part of the band's history. His contributions to music began before his time with the Wallflowers and continued long after his time […]

todayApril 5, 2024

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Dillinger Escape Plan Confirm Additional Guitarist for Reunion

The full band lineup for The Dillinger Escape Plan's reunion shows is now known, with guitarist Ben Weinman revealing that James Love will join the group on rhythm guitar for their upcoming dates.What Ben Weinman Announced About The Dillinger Escape Plan's Reunion ShowsIn an Instagram posting, Weinman confirmed the final piece of their full band lineup for their upcoming reunion shows with original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis. In addition to Minakakis, Weinman, […]

todayMarch 29, 2024 5

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Kanye West & JAY-Z Earned Guitarist More Money Than In 50 Years

JAY-Z and Kanye West have put a lot of musicians on, but maybe none more than ex-Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera.In his new memoir, Revolución to Roxy, which was published on Friday (March 22), Manzanera revealed (in an excerpt first shared in iNews) that a guitar riff of his that was sampled for the rap duo’s Watch the Throne opener “No Church in the Wild” put more in his bank account […]

todayMarch 23, 2024 1

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Gary Holt Helps Viral Kid Guitarist at ‘America’s Got Talent’

Viral guitar sensation Maya Neelakantan recently fulfilled a dream getting to meet and hang out with Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt, who actually lent his support to her during her first ever performance on one of America's biggest stages - America's Got Talent.Neelakantan first landed on Loudwire's radar back in 2022 when at 9-years-old she shared her exuberance while performing a guitar cover of Tool's "7empest." We weren't the only […]

todayMarch 20, 2024 1

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MC5 Guitarist Wayne Kramer Dead at 75

MC5 guitarist and leader Wayne Kramer has died at the age of 75."Wayne Kramer passed away today peacefully from pancreatic cancer," a post on the guitarist's official Instagram read. "He will be remembered for starting a revolution in music, culture and kindness."If you would like to honor Wayne, donations are appreciated to his nonprofit organization, Jail Guitar Doors."How Wayne Kramer and MC5 Became Proto-Punk LegendsKramer got an early start in music, forming […]

todayFebruary 2, 2024 1

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Why Is Everyone Arguing About What Architects’ Guitarist Reposted

Everyone online is arguing about something that Architects guitarist Adam Christianson reposted on X, but why? The conversation now also involves Spiritbox and Falling in Reverse, so we're going to break it down the best we can.The controversy has all transpired in the last couple of days after Christianson reposted a transphobic post written by an account on X, and Architects and metalcore fans in general have been discussing what it […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024 2

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All the Reasons Why Cannibal Corpse Guitarist Quit Headbanging

Nobody can match George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher when it comes to headbanging. Being bested by his bandmate isn't the only reason longtime Cannibal Corpse guitarist Rob Barrett quit headbanging a few years ago, however, having revealed a number of reasons why in a new interview.From the stage, Corpsegrinder routinely toys with the crowd, declaring, "Try to keep up with me... you will fail," in regards to his unmatched endurance for windmill headbanging. […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024 2

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Smashing Pumpkins Seek New Guitarist with Open Call for Musicians

Maybe you could be the new guitarist of the Smashing Pumpkins. On Friday, the Billy Corgan-led alt-rock trailblazers put out an open call to the public for guitarists to submit applications.Indeed, the Smashing Pumpkins appear to be seeking a new second guitarist to perform alongside Corgan after the October 2023 exit of longtime Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder."The Smashing Pumpkins are in search of an additional guitarist," the band's public appeal on social […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024 1

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