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Richard Fortus on how he’s held down the Guns N’ Roses gig – and his other favorite GNR guitarist
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Buddy Guy remembers the first time he saw Jimi Hendrix play – and the warning he used to give him before gigs
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John 5 on the unlikely player who started his life-long love affair with the Telecaster
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Flock Of Dimes on how turning to ‘70s and ‘80s Yamaha acoustics helped her capture the pain of generational trauma
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How Esperanza Spalding created the most complex music of her career under the guidance of an alter ego
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Why Chris Buck ditched his Fender Strat in favor of this underrated Yamaha model
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The Scorpions guitarists list boasts some of rock's most underrated players – this is what you can learn from each of them
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Alex Lifeson reveals his biggest challenge when preparing for the Rush reunion tour
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Two legends of fretless bass, one whip-smart genius shredder – how a mind-blowing Testament x Pestilence fusion project came together
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Nova Twins on keeping sonic secrets, putting vocals through a Plexi – and blowing up amps
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Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee announce Rush reunion tour – and name who will be playing drums
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How the triple-guitar threat of the Texas Headhunters is keeping a Lone Star tradition alive
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25 years ago, Radiohead were the world's most talked-about guitar band. Then they burned the rulebook
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New Zealand indie-rock outfit The Beths had their gear stolen in France – and are now appealing for its return
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Guitarists"Unfortunately I can imagine that because nothing would surprise me": The Living End's Chris Cheney on AI punk bands, going back to basics, the Spotify exodus and rock 'n' roll as a life force
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Meet Coach Party, the UK indie-rockers dialing in Tokai Teles, Amazon tremolos and secrets from Queens of the Stone Age’s pedalboards
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How Esperanza Spalding created the most complex music of her career under the guidance of an alter ego
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John Lodge, Moody Blues bassist and singer, dies at 82
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Scott Reeder on the last days of Kyuss, QOTSA and what he told James Hetfield after that Metallica audition
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Gene Simmons rushed to hospital after reportedly losing consciousness and crashing his SUV into a parked vehicle
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How Geezer Butler went from playing bass on a guitar to the ominous riff that defined one of Black Sabbath’s darkest moments
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For these Led Zeppelin classics, one finger was all John Paul Jones needed
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Scott Reeder on the time he auditioned for Metallica – after Lars Ulrich cold-called him
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How Tony Visconti rethought rock bass for David Bowie’s The Man Who Sold the World
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Bassist Mick Grøndahl looks back on his time with Jeff Buckley, and the song that took 19 takes to perfect
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Nancy Wilson joins Chappell Roan on stage for an explosive rendition of a Heart classic
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IDLES invite Jack White to join chaotic Riot Fest guest spot – and give him the keys to Lee Kiernan’s famed Pink Mustang
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Johnny Depp joins Alice Cooper onstage to cover Black Sabbath’s Paranoid in honor of Ozzy Osbourne
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Pantera cancel tour dates to mourn Ozzy Osbourne
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Steve Morse tackles Led Zeppelin, Mountain, Cream and Lynyrd Skynyrd hits during intimate jam session
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Alex Lifeson joins Tom Morello onstage to jam a Rush classic – during surprise guest spot in the band’s home city
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Marcus King takes Rory Gallagher’s legendary Isle of Wight Fender Telecaster for a spin on stage
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“I miss being at the end of the stage and turning up my amp as loud as possible”: Oasis have performed their first live shows in 16 years – and Noel Gallagher re-embracing guitar solos after all this time is set to be a highlight of the entire reunion
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Steven Tyler makes triumphant return to the stage with Back to Beginning set
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Richard Fortus on how he’s held down the Guns N’ Roses gig – and his other favorite GNR guitarist
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Buddy Guy remembers the first time he saw Jimi Hendrix play – and the warning he used to give him before gigs
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John 5 on the unlikely player who started his life-long love affair with the Telecaster
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Flock Of Dimes on how turning to ‘70s and ‘80s Yamaha acoustics helped her capture the pain of generational trauma
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Why Chris Buck ditched his Fender Strat in favor of this underrated Yamaha model
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The Scorpions guitarists list boasts some of rock's most underrated players – this is what you can learn from each of them
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Sweet Child O’ Mine is Guns N' Roses' most iconic song, but Slash originally wasn't a fan
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Joe Bonamassa trades licks with “the future” of the blues, Marcus King, during virtuosic Albert King cover
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Yungblud and Jack Osbourne push back against criticism of the VMAs Ozzy Osbourne tribute
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September 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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After causing a stir at the VMAs, Yungblud and Aerosmith are officially releasing an EP together
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Jacob Collier’s new album is a love letter to the guitar – and alternate tunings
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Steve Morse has announced his first new album since leaving Deep Purple – and it’s set to feature Eric Johnson and John Petrucci
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August 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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Dave Mustaine announces new Megadeth album will be his last
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“Nuno Bettencourt isn’t the only one keeping Eddie Van Halen’s fire burning – the most underrated guitarist on the planet just gave him a run for his money”: July 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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Mk.gee was named Eric Clapton’s favorite new guitarist – now he’s making waves with a guest spot on Justin Bieber’s new album
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June 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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Wigs, fake blood, and Ferrari jumpsuits – Brad Gillis on what it was like to be Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist
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Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee announce Rush reunion tour – and name who will be playing drums
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Yungblud responds to critics following divisive VMAs Ozzy Osbourne tribute with Nuno Bettencourt, Joe Perry and Steven Tyler
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