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Neil Young: Learn 'The Story Behind Every Song, 1966-1992'

Posted 03/25/2013 at 6:39am | by Guitar World Staff

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Iconoclast, innovator and influence on generations of musicians, Neil Young has recorded more than 40 albums in a 35-plus-year career.

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Slash Ultimate Cover Artist Contest: Guitar World Editors Pick the Top Five Videos

Posted 03/22/2013 at 12:52pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Slash has partnered with Guitar World magazine in search of the ultimate “Anastasia” cover artist. After hundreds of fans sent in videos performing Slash’s new single “Anastasia,” Guitar World magazine editors have chosen the top five finalists. Check out the videos below.

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Dear Guitar Hero: Submit Your Questions for Buzz Osborne of the Melvins!

Posted 03/22/2013 at 12:25pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Here's your chance to ask the legendary grunge/sludge/metal guitarist anything you want!

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New Book: Learn to Play Along with Django Reinhardt

Posted 03/22/2013 at 12:24pm | by Guitar World Staff

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The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along.

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Monkee Business: My Clutch Performance with Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz

Posted 03/22/2013 at 6:28am | by Damian Fanelli

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Earlier this month, for one night only, I went from being one of four guitarists in a Monkees tribute band to being the only guitarist in a band supporting two actual Monkees — Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz. To make things even weirder, I used a Les Paul that once belonged to Tim Sult of Clutch, just so I could say that guitar went from Clutch to the Monkees in just over a year.

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Video Contest: Win a Signed Guitar from Slash!

Posted 03/21/2013 at 4:32pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Here's your chance to win a signed Epiphone guitar (electric, of course) from Slash! Slash has partnered with Guitar World in search of the ultimate cover artist. Starting Wednesday, March 13, musicians can upload a YouTube video of themselves playing along to Slash's new single “Anastasia,” using the interactive guitar tab feature found below.

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Posted 03/21/2013 at 4:06pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Looking for a plectrum that dares to be different? GW presents an assortment. Take your pick!

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Tab Book: Learn Every Song on Jack White's 'Blunderbuss' Album

Posted 03/21/2013 at 4:06pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Jack White wrote, recorded and produced his debut solo album, Blunderbuss, which debuted atop the Billboard 200. This new tab book, which is available at the Guitar World Online Store for $19.99, provides the notes and tab for all the songs from his acclaimed 2012 CD.

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Interview: Holy Grail Guitarist Eli Santana Talks New Album, His Varied Influences, Touring and More

Posted 03/20/2013 at 5:19pm | by Dave Reffett

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Holy Grail was born in Pasadena, California, in 2008 and hasn't slowed down for a second. They released their debut EP, Improper Burial, in 2009, followed by their 2010 critically acclaimed commercial smash Crisis In Utopia, which Metal Assault called "a mind-blowing effort that exudes unbounded freshness and musicianship."

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Interview: Eight Bells Frontwoman Melynda Jackson Discusses Her Writing Process, Fuzz Pedals and More

Posted 03/20/2013 at 3:20pm | by Andrew Bansal

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Portland-based musician Melynda Jackson has been a part of the heavy rock realm for a while now. Her previous band, SubArachnoid Space, released 10 studio albums over the past 15 years before disbanding in 2011.

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