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Gibson Guitar is proud to announce the opening of its third retail store THE GIBSON GARAGE MIAMI arriving in Spring 2026, following the success of its flagship in Nashville, and a second location in London. "Based on the incredible response from our artists and fans, we are expanding our Gibson Garage footprint to Miami," said Cesar Gueikian, President and CEO of Gibson. "Miami's music scene is electric, diverse, and deeply rooted in culture. The Gibson Garage Miami will be a space that not only showcases our instruments but also celebrates the artists and communities that make Miami a global music hub." Visitors will be greeted by a dynamic environment that reflects the Gibson legacy of craftsmanship and innovation. Over 8,000 square feet of space will showcase more than 500 guitars from the Gibson family. Overhead, a moving conveyor belt of guitars pays homage to the Gibson finishing process in each of our craftories, symbolizing the journey from creation to connection.
Annihilator leader and longtime Hardradio friend JEFF WATERS has amassed a serious collection of guitars over the years, and has announced that he'll be parting ways with some of them. Waters shared the following message: "Gonna make the first 100 or so available soon; amassed quite the collection. Hey, it's what I do for a living! Funny how most of my life was about collecting hundreds of them... and now it's about picking a half dozen I actually need hahahaha! Last year, my Annihilator kik-ass guitarist, Aaron Homma, spent much of July 2024, cataloguing them all with me! Crazy!"
Very longtime HardRadio friends MANOWAR are celebrating the release anniversary of their 1984 album, Sign Of The Hammer, "the testament of our indestructible determination." Says the band: "Join us in relieving these moments. Journey back to 1984 when it all came together. Discover how these songs were born. Forged in our hearts, for all of you!"
