Bettencourt of public opinion

Midge Ure, the Live Aid orchestrator and Ultravox synth-pop pioneer, looks back at his trial by fire with Thin Lizzy – and why he told Phil Lynott: “I’m not the guy you should be asking”

A monthly look at must-hear artists from all corners of the guitar world, from the roots of their sound to the tracks that matter most

With his trusty Fender Strat in hand and at a young 64, Bob Mould is an evergreen icon of alt and indie guitar – and he’s back with a new solo album

THOUGH HE’S RIGHTFULLY earned his place on electric guitar’s version of Mount Rushmore, Martin Barre has never been remotely interested in hero worship — especially when it comes to guitar heroes. “I

Featuring smashed guitars, mental breakdowns, and the appearance of David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails’ Self Destruct touring cycle has passed into legend. Photographer Jonathan Rach was there to capture the carnage

THE HAMMER INTERVIEW