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April 2012 Guitar World Excerpt: Randy Rhoads "Not a Big Fan" of Black Sabbath

Posted 03/13/2012 at 10:54am | by Steven Rosen, Andrew Klein
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CrossRhoads: When Randy Met Ozzy

The following is excerpted from Randy Rhoads by Steven Rosen and Andrew Klein (Velocity Publishing Group). In 1979, Randy Rhoads had to decide whether to stay with a struggling unknown act called Quiet Riot or join forces with the famous former lead singer from Black Sabbath. The decision wasn't as easy as you think. Dana Strum -- the Hollywood-based Badaxe and Slaughter bassist who Ozzy considered for his band -- recalls the events surrounding Randy Rhoads' audition for Ozzy Osbourne.

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Dear Guitar Hero: Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel of Machine Head

Posted 03/13/2012 at 10:54am | by Kory Grow
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Welcome to the Machine Head

Here's a Dear Guitar Hero feature with guitarists Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel of Machine Head.

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Interview: Jeff Tweedy and Nels Cline Discuss the Guitars and Gear Behind Wilco's Latest Album, 'The Whole Love'

Posted 03/07/2012 at 12:27pm | by Richard Bienstock
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Wilco: The Whole Truth

More than a decade and a half has passed since Jeff Tweedy formed Wilco from the ashes of alt-country pioneers Uncle Tupelo. In that time, the group has risen to become one of the most revered acts in current popular music, mining a singular sound that is simultaneously anchored in a rootsy approach and meandering along rock's outer sonic limits.

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Review: TC Electronic Rottweiler Distortion Pedal

Posted 01/09/2012 at 12:43pm | by Paul Riario
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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario looks at the new Rottweiler distortion pedal from TC Electronic, which features controls for gain, level, bass and treble, along with a voice switch with two distinctly different midrange voicings.

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Review: ModTone Mini-Mod Pedals

Posted 01/02/2012 at 9:56am | by Paul Riario
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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario checks out the new line of Mini-Mod pedals from ModTone, including the Overdrive, Distortion, Chorus and Delay pedals.

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Review: G&L ASAT Deluxe Tribute Series Electric Guitar

Posted 12/29/2011 at 11:41am | by Paul Riario
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In the following video, Guitar World gear editor Paul Riario shows off the new G&L ASAT Deluxe Tribute Series electric guitar.

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Hole Notes: A Look at the Acoustic Techniques of Steve Howe

Posted 12/27/2011 at 9:22am | by Dale Turner
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This month's installment of "Hole Notes" features Musicians Institute instructor Dale Turner taking a close-up look at the many facets of Yes guitarist Steve Howe's acoustic guitar artistry.

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Review: Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister 18 Head

Posted 12/19/2011 at 1:09pm | by Paul Riario
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In the following videos, Guitar World's Paul Riario reviews the Tubemeister 18 head from Hughes & Kettner.

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Review: Mesa/Boogie Transatlantic TA-30 1x12 Combo

Posted 12/14/2011 at 12:04pm | by Paul Riario
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In the following videos, Guitar World's Paul Riario reviews the new Transatlantic TA-30 1x12 Combo from Mesa/Boogie, which features a central "tone cluster" that provides a choice of five distinct sounds, ranging from Vox-and Fender-like cleans to Marshall crunch and Mesa solo tones.

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Video Lesson: Theory of a Deadman Show You How to Play "Lowlife"

Posted 12/08/2011 at 12:16pm | by Guitar World Staff
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Theory of a Deadman: "Lowlife"

In the following videos, Theory of a Deadman's Tyler Connolly and Dave Brenner show you how to play "Lowlife" off their new album, The Truth Is....

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