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Memorial for Slayer's Jeff Hanneman Set for May 23 at Hollywood Palladium

Posted 05/16/2013 at 11:29am | by Guitar World Staff

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A public memorial event for Slayer's Jeff Hanneman has been set for Thursday, May 23, at the Hollywood Palladium, which has a capacity of about 4,000. Fans are invited to the event, which is free, on a “first-come, first-in” basis, according the band. Hanneman died May 2 of alcohol-related cirrhosis. He was 49.

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Little Games: Jimmy Page's Five Best Guitar Solos with The Yardbirds

Posted 05/16/2013 at 11:10am | by Damian Fanelli

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Before he wielded the hammer of the gods — and a Les Paul — as a member of mighty Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page was a Telecaster-wielding Yardbird. Today we turn on our sites on Page's best guitar work with his former band.

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2013 Golden Gods Video: The Dillinger Escape Plan — "Prancer"

Posted 05/15/2013 at 4:59pm | by Guitar World Staff

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The biggest names in hard rock and heavy metal rocked Los Angeles on Thursday, May 2, at the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show. As always, the event featured the once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal show has become known for.

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2013 Golden Gods Video: Metallica — "Seek & Destroy"

Posted 05/15/2013 at 4:25pm | by Guitar World Staff

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The biggest names in hard rock and heavy metal rocked Los Angeles on Thursday, May 2, at the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show. As always, the event featured the once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal show has become known for.

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Gary Clark Jr. Debuts Music Video for "Numb"

Posted 05/15/2013 at 3:53pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Texas blues juggernaut Gary Clark Jr. has released a new music video for "Numb,” a track off his 2012 album, Blak and Blu. Be sure to check it out below.

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Interview: Blues Guitarist Popa Chubby Discusses His New Album, 'Universal Breakdown Blues'

Posted 05/15/2013 at 3:37pm | by David Reffett

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Popa Chubby, a larger-than-life figure on the blues scene, has built a rabid following around the world through his relentless touring schedule and ever-expanding discography. His latest album, Universal Breakdown Blues, will be released May 28 via Provogue Records.

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'Right Now': Jazz Guitarist Fabrizio Sotti’s New Album Pays Homage to Classic Hits

Posted 05/15/2013 at 3:16pm | by James Wood

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Whether it’s writing, producing or recording straight ahead jazz records for himself or for other artists, Fabrizzio Sotti has done it all. But when it comes to his latest album, Right Now, Sotti does something completely different from anything he’s ever done before. Included among six brand-new, original tracks are songs that have inspired the guitarist since his youth.

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Jericho Guitars Announces Avenger Baritone Model

Posted 05/15/2013 at 2:51pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Jericho Guitars has announced The Avenger, its new line of baritone guitars. The guitar features a 27-inch scale perfected for studio and stage, optimized for standard and drop tunings as low as Drop G. The guitar comes stock with Seymour Duncan Full Shred on neck and bridge, 18:1 Grover Tuners, GOTOH bridge, ebony fret board and a three-piece maple neck.

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Hear Jimi Hendrix's Final Interview from September 11, 1970

Posted 05/15/2013 at 12:57pm | by Guitar World Staff

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On September 11, 1970, NME’s Keith Allston interviewed Jimi Hendrix in England. The interview turned out to be Hendrix's last; he died a mere seven days later at age 27. You can hear the entire 30-plus-minute interview below.

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