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Inquirer: Tim Sult of Clutch

Posted 03/26/2013 at 7:12am | by Randy Harward

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The Clutch guitarist talks to Guitar World about his early days.

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Adam Jones: My Top 10 Favorite Guitarists

Posted 03/26/2013 at 7:11am | by Brad Angle

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Tool's axman reveals the 10 guitarists that inspire his own far-out six-string style.

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Review: Egnater Armageddon Guitar Amp

Posted 03/25/2013 at 8:15am | by Paul Riario

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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the new Egnater Armageddon, a 120-watt three-channel amp geared towards metalheads.

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Picks with Pluck: 11 Guitar Picks That Dare to Be Different

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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Review: Rocktron Boutique Series Stomp Boxes

Posted 03/21/2013 at 12:15pm | by Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the new Rocktron Boutique Series Stomp Boxes, including the Third Angel Distortion, Texas Recoiler and Overdrive Dynamic Blues.

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Exclusive Interview: Black Sabbath Discuss New Album, '13'

Posted 03/19/2013 at 10:46am | by Brad Angle

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Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler address Tony Iommi's illness, Bill Ward's departure and Sabbath's first album with Ozzy since 1978.

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Review: Peavey Triple XXX II Amp

Posted 03/19/2013 at 10:32am | by Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the latest high-gain offering from Peavey, the new XXX II, a 120-watt amp sporting four EL34's in the power section and four 12AX7 tubes in the preamp section.

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New Strings Roundup: Six New Designs Redefine String Science

Posted 03/18/2013 at 11:48am | by Chris Gill

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If you want to improve your guitar’s tone, the best place to start is at the source—the strings. In recent years, almost every major string manufacturer has made enhancements to its products—from more precise windings to advanced coatings—that can make your guitar play and sound like an entirely new instrument. Here are six recent product breakthroughs worth checking out.

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Interview: Alex Lifeson Discusses Rush's Rock Hall of Fame Induction and Deluxe Reissue of '2112'

Posted 03/18/2013 at 11:26am | by Richard Bienstock

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Despite an intensely devoted fan base and decades of massive success, Rush have been, for much of their career, regarded as the World’s Least-Hip Rock and Roll Act—the band of choice for adolescent boys mesmerized by 20-minute prog-rock epics, extravagant drum solos, and lyrics filled with tales of snow dogs, warring trees and French national holidays.

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Video: Interview and Sacred Steel Lesson with The Slide Brothers

Posted 03/18/2013 at 7:29am | by Chris Gill

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In the era of YouTube, and with the ubiquitous presence of camera phones and inexpensive digital recorders capturing almost every mundane moment of modern life, it’s difficult to imagine a musical genre or group of talented musicians remaining undiscovered.

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