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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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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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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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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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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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Magazine » 2012

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

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

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

Review: TC Electronic Rottweiler Distortion Pedal

Review: ModTone Mini-Mod Pedals

Review: G&L ASAT Deluxe Tribute Series Electric Guitar

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

Review: Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister 18 Head

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

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

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