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Standing Strong: John Oates Discusses New Single and Project, 'Good Road to Follow'

Posted 05/06/2013 at 3:14pm | by James Wood

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Since the formation of their partnership in the early 1970s, Daryl Hall and John Oates have gone on to become the most successful duo in rock history. Together, they've sold more than 80 million albums, scored 10 No. 1 records and amassed more than 20 top 40 hits — and they've toured the world for decades.

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Just Feels Good: Keifer Thompson Discusses Thompson Square's New Album and More

Posted 05/06/2013 at 2:12pm | by James Wood

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Since the release of their debut album and No. 1 breakout smash, "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not," the husband-and-wife team of Thompson Square (Keifer and Shawna Thompson) has been setting the music world on fire.

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Let the Good Times Grohl: Dave Grohl Talks 'Sound City: Real to Reel'

Posted 05/06/2013 at 10:19am | by Alan di Perna

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Dave Grohl’s Sound City: Real to Reel is many things: a feature-length documentary that was the buzz of this year’s Sundance festival, a star-studded CD packed with great tunes and a series of historic concerts.

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Slayer: Grave New World

Posted 05/06/2013 at 10:19am | by Brad Angle

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Slayer continue their quest for global domination with World Painted Blood, their annihilating new album. Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King talk about working hard, playing fast and living life on the dark side.

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Interview: Jason Newsted Talks New EP, 'Metal,' and Reconnecting with Metallica

Posted 05/06/2013 at 10:19am | by John Katic

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Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted walked away from one of the world's biggest bands to explore his own music. In the process, he worked with the progressive metal veterans Voivod and played with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and many others.

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DVD Is a 'Goldmine' of 200 Quality Country Guitar Licks

Posted 05/06/2013 at 10:18am | by Guitar World Staff

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Feel like adding some serious twang to your six-string arsenal?

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From the Archive: Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Discusses Gear and Slayer's Beginnings

Posted 05/03/2013 at 1:12pm | by Randy Howard

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Slayer's Jeff Hanneman talks to Guitar World about the early days of the band.

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The 100 Greatest Metallica Songs of All Time

Posted 05/02/2013 at 4:55pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Guitar World counts down the 100 greatest Metallica songs.

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Guide to the Songs and Instruments Featured on The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' Album

Posted 05/02/2013 at 4:54pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Just as an overworked Lennon and McCartney came up with an overnight masterpiece in 1964 with "A Hard Day's Night" amid a stressful filming and recording schedule, the Beatles responded to time constraints in 1965 with another monumental step forward called Rubber Soul.

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Audio Interview: Catching Up with White Wizzard's Jake Dreyer, Will Wallner and Jon Leon

Posted 05/02/2013 at 4:44pm | by Andrew Bansal

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Los Angeles-based classic metal outfit White Wizzard formed in 2007. After enduring several lineup changes, the band finally seems to have settled on solid ground. Their early albums — High Speed GTO and Over The Top — treated fans to some solid, catchy old-school metal. The next album, Flying Tigers, took the band into new musical territory. Their upcoming release, The Devil's Cut, sees them progress even further with scorching lead guitar work.

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