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Yngwie Malmsteen Discusses Guitar Gods Tour, His Signature Strat, Effects and More — Exclusive Video

Posted 07/01/2014 at 5:20pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Earlier this month, just as his Guitar Gods tour was getting off the ground, Yngwie Malmsteen visited the Guitar World studio in New York City. Why? To melt some faces, of course!

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Shut Up & Jam!: Ted Nugent Discusses New Album and His Kamp for Kids

Posted 07/01/2014 at 5:06pm | by James Wood

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Cute? One could certainly find better adjectives to describe Shut Up & Jam!, Ted Nugent’s first studio album in seven years. But that’s exactly how the Motor City Madman himself would describe this new collection of blues-inspired songs. Say what you will about his choice of words; it’s safe to say Nugent and his insatiable appetite for honky-tonk bastardization has never sounded better.

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Living Colour Announce New Album, 'Shade,' and Fall Tour

Posted 07/01/2014 at 4:54pm | by Guitar World Staff

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The group (vocalist Corey Glover, guitarist Vernon Reid, bassist Doug Wimbish and drummer Will Calhoun) is in the studio putting the finishing touches on Shade with producer Ron Saint Germain (U2, Sonic Youth, Bad Brains). Germain also was the engineer on the band's massively successful 1988 debut album, Vivid.

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Robert Plant Premieres New Song, "Little Maggie," at Glastonbury — Video

Posted 06/30/2014 at 3:31pm | by Guitar World Staff

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During his performance at this past weekend's Glastonbury Festival in England, former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant debuted a new song called "Little Maggie."

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Yngwie Malmsteen Chooses Between Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix, Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen — Exclusive Video

Posted 06/30/2014 at 1:20pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Earlier this month, just as his Guitar Gods tour was getting off the ground, Yngwie Malmsteen visited the Guitar World studio in New York City. Why? To melt some faces, of course!

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Metallica's Playful Video Response to Glastonbury Protestors — 'Glastallica'

Posted 06/30/2014 at 10:17am | by Guitar World Staff

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As widely reported, especially in Europe, some people weren't happy that Metallica were invited to perform at this Glastonbury Fest in the U.K. The Criticism included witty statements like: "Metallica aren't in the spirit of peace-loving Glastonbury" and "[Metallica can be] a bit abrasive."

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Metallica's Complete Glastonbury Set — Video

Posted 06/30/2014 at 10:14am | by Guitar World Staff

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We don't know why this pro-shot video of Metallica's complete Glastonbury set is already online — but we're not complaining! Below, you can watch every moment of the legendary band's Saturday-night set at Glastonbury.

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Eric Clapton Hints at Retirement, Calls Touring "Unbearable"

Posted 06/30/2014 at 10:10am | by Damian Fanelli

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Will Eric Clapton's just-completed tour be his last? We're not sure about that, but according to a new interview with Uncut, the guitarist is considering curtailing his touring efforts in the future.

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Brian Setzer Premieres New Song, "Let's Shake" — Listen

Posted 06/27/2014 at 5:26pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Brian Setzer has premiered a new song — "Let's Shake" — from his upcoming all-rockabilly album, Rockabilly Riot: All Original. The album will be released August 12 via Surfdog Records.

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Monster Energy Roast on the Range with Corey Taylor "Roast of the Day" — Video

Posted 06/27/2014 at 11:17am | by Damian Fanelli

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The Monster Energy Roast on the Range with Corey Taylor took place May 15 at the LC Pavilion May in Columbus, Ohio. Nearly a dozen musicians and comedians — led by Sebastian Bach — honored (and bashed) the Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist.

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