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The Smashing Pumpkins reunite with Siamese Dream producer for the first time in 32 years

By Janelle Borg published 21 May 26

Butch Vig was the man behind the board for Billy Corgan and co's landmark albums, and has been on production duties for their new single

Two of guitar’s biggest YouTubers are cutting ties with Fender over its cease and desists

By Matt Owen published 21 May 26

Fender has been widely criticized after it allegedly sent cease and desist letters to multiple builders that make Stratocaster-inspired guitars

Misha Mansoor completes his Juggernaut jigsaw with new Jackson that introduces a firm-first feature

By Phil Weller published 20 May 26

The djent master’s new signature is an eight-string, EverTune-equipped beast

Ike Willis, long-term guitarist and vocalist with Frank Zappa, dies aged 70

By Janelle Borg published 20 May 26

Willis was part of Zappa’s bands and projects for a decade, and aside from his role as a guitarist, he voiced the protagonist in Zappa opus Joe’s Garage

Guitar World readers react to Fender’s cease and desists – and how it could re-shape the guitar market

By Matt Owen published 20 May 26

Fender’s decision to issue cease and desists to builders of Stratocaster-inspired electric guitars has been widely panned – but some argue it is their right to do so

Rhea Thompson sets the record straight on her Tailgunner departure

By Phil Weller published 20 May 26

Thompson has confirmed she’s left the fast-rising, K.K. Downing-backed metal revivalists

Before he died, Brent Hinds recorded a solo for a Marcus King track – and it’s been released

By Phil Weller published 20 May 26

The late guitar great made a surprise guest appearance on King’s latest release

Ibanez’s S-style lineup gets a serious expansion with 6 sleek new AZ models

By Phil Weller published 20 May 26

Additions to the Iron Label, Premium and Standard lineups are built for everything from jazz to metal

The IGF Summer School moves to the historic spa town of Cheltenham for its 31st year

By Phil Weller published 20 May 26

Sponsor Content Created With International Guitar Foundation

Taking place 11-16 August in the historic UK town of Cheltenham, the five-day event will celebrate guitar playing in all its forms, helping players take their talents to new heights

The moment glam-rock icons The Sweet knew they had to part ways with their singer

By Janelle Borg published 20 May 26

Guitarist Andy Scott reveals why the satin-jumpsuit-clad four-piece was forced to transform into a three-piece – or disband altogether...