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Watch Joel Hoekstra put on a riff and solo clinic as he performs and teaches his blazing single, Far Too Deep
From chugging powerchords to multi-finger tapping, this exclusive Guitar World playthrough and lesson breaks down one of the highlights from Hoekstra's new album, Crash of Life
Kirk Hammett injures his knee onstage playing Master Of Puppets – but strides back in time for the solo
Fan footage shows the Metallica guitarist clutching his leg between playing sections in the song’s opening minutes
A ‘lost’ Fender Performer from 1985 has surfaced – possibly the rarest example of the quirky electric guitar ever made
Believed to be a prototype, the Emerald Mist model heralded a transitional period in Fender history, and is going up for auction later this year
A heartfelt Taylor Hawkins tribute and literally electrifying tap-heavy solo: this week's essential guitar tracks
Fresh, guitar-driven goodness from Nita Strauss, KK's Priest, Dirty Honey, The Dust Coda, Lauran Hibberd, Metric and a whole lot more...
George Tickner, Journey’s original rhythm guitarist, dies at 76
The former Journey and Frumious Bandersnatch man contributed to the former group’s first three albums
YouTuber gives Tim Henson a run for his money by turning Playing God into a fretless bass masterclass – and it will literally blow your mind
Charles Berthoud is back, and his latest display of bass playing brilliance might be his best yet
Classic rock: Tony Iommi has 469 million year-old fossil named after him
“I’ve had a bit of abuse from my friends about it who’ve enjoyed calling me an old fossil,” says Iommi. “But I think it’s great, a real honor”
“Beyond special”: Watch John Mayer and Dead & Company nail Knockin’ on Heaven's Door, All Along the Watchtower and Not Fade Away with Dave Matthews
Dead & Co turned into a classic rock covers band for a portion of the night, with a setlist that also featured The Band's The Weight
