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Interview: Dani Evans and Christopher Bowes of Alestorm

Posted 06/09/2011 at 12:58pm | by Josh Hart

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Folk metal seems to be taking the world by storm these days, with Viking metal bands like Amon Amarth and Enslaved leading the way. But Vikings aren't the only ones in the sea of folk metal; sailers be warned, there are pirates in these waters as well. No one represents the pirate end of the folk metal spectrum better than Scotland's Alestorm.

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Texas-based progressive rock band Fair To Midland, who will be releasing their fourth studio album on July 12, have just released the music video to their new song, "Musical Chairs," exclusively on GuitarWorld.com.

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Posted 06/09/2011 at 10:09am | by Deke Dickerson

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Duane Eddy is the original rock ’n’ roll guitar hero. His 1950s guitar instrumentals, including “Rebel Rouser” and “Ramrod,” inspired countless kids to start playing the guitar, and many rock icons list him as a major influence.

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Guitar World goes in deep with the top 15 amps, effects, recording and tools apps.

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Exclusive: Anthrax Brings New Music to Guitar World HQ

Posted 06/08/2011 at 1:55pm | by Josh Hart

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Monday, June 6, Charlie Benante from Anthrax stopped by Guitar World HQ to play us some new songs from the band's long-awaited new album, Worship Music. A few lucky staffers got to hear three fully mixed songs and a couple of rough mixes, not to mention check out a miniature version of the album art on Charlie's iPhone. Here are some first impressions.

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The Who Biography

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The Who were not just another rock band. And Pete Townshend was never your run-of-the-mill guitar hero. Without Townshend, the terms 'power chord,' 'Marshall stack' and 'feedback' might never have entered the modern guitarist’s vocabulary.

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Jimi Hendrix Biography

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Widely recognized as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 20th century, Jimi Hendrix pioneered the explosive possibilities of the electric guitar. Hendrix's innovative style of combining fuzz, feedback and controlled distortion created a new musical form.

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Dear Guitar Hero: Mick Mars

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He’s survived prescription drug addiction, inflammatory arthritis and 30 years with Mötley Crüe. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is …

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AC/DC Photo Gallery: Inside the New 'Let There Be Rock' Box Set

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AC/DC 'Let There Be Rock': Unboxing the New Box Set!

Complete photo gallery of all contents inside AC/DC's new Let There Be Rock Limited Collector's Edition steel box set.

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25 Things Every Guitarist Should Know

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Many people believe that possessing talent alone is enough to guarantee an artist success in the music business. Nothing could be further from the truth. In a perfect world, the best musicians -- the best guitarists -- would be amply rewarded for their abilities. The music business, however, is far from perfect.

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