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Last Licks: How to Play Thrash Metal

Posted 03/18/2012 at 2:54pm | by Martin Goulding

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Thrash developed in the early Eighties as a subgenre of the broader heavy metal category and gained momentum throughout the decade. From the pioneering “Big Four” bands—Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax—to Exodus, Testament, Overkill and Sepultura, thrash metal pushed the boundaries of aggression, speed and stamina with fast, muted open-string-based riffs and furious lead breaks.

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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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Guitar World: February 2012 Issue Video Downloads

Posted 01/04/2012 at 6:10pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Individual download links for all videos associated with the February 2012 issue.

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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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Video: Redlight King "Bullet In My Hand" Video Lesson

Posted 12/07/2011 at 2:53pm | by Guitar World Staff

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In the following video, Kaz and Jules of Redlight King show you how to play their song "Bullet In My Hand" from their debut album, Something for the Pain.

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Review: Samick Greg Bennett-Designed USA Series Royale

Posted 12/07/2011 at 2:25pm | by Paul Riario

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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario reviews the new Greg Bennett-Designed USA Series Royale from Samick, which combines solidbody stability with semihollow construction.

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