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Metallica, Official Footage from Pinkpop Festival, Including "Wherever I May Roam" — Video

Posted 07/03/2014 at 10:39am | by Guitar World Staff

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The guys over at MetallicaTV have posted official footage from Metallica's June 9 performance at the Pinkpop festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands.

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

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Looking for a plectrum that dares to be different? GW presents an assortment. Take your pick!

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It's time once again for our Independence Day sale at the Guitar World Online Store!

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Guitar & Bass Expo Coming to Reading, Pennsylvania, August 23

Posted 07/02/2014 at 1:11pm | by Guitar World Staff

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The one-day event will feature guitars and basses, amplification and accessories from a wide variety of boutique and custom manufacturers, retailers and service companies, plus five amp/cab demo rooms, six 45-minute educational clinics, a rock and roll flea market and more.

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Avenged Sevenfold Guitarist Synyster Gates' 2014 Summer Tour Survival Guide — Mayhem Fest

Posted 07/02/2014 at 12:04pm | by Sammi Chichester

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As part of our 2014 Summer Tour Survival Guide, we talk to Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold about the sweatiest show he's ever played, and keeping apathetic crowds engaged.

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SnakePicks: Guitar Picks with Bite — Demo Video

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Below, check out a new demo video from the makers of the SnakePick, which Guitar World covered in its February 2013 issue.

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Robert Plant Performs Led Zeppelin's "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You," Complete Glastonbury Set — Video

Posted 07/02/2014 at 11:35am | by Damian Fanelli

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Below, watch a pro-shot video of Robert Plant's complete set from last weekend's Glastonbury Festival. As always, his set is peppered with Led Zeppelin favorites, including "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You," which kicks off the video, and "Going to California," which starts around the 30-minute mark.

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The Seymour Duncan 805 Overdrive is designed using the legendary 808 chip, but with an expanded gain range and an active 3-band EQ that isn't common on overdrives. It's so versatile that you can use it for a smooth, lyrical bluesy overdrive one minute and a modern metal crunch the next.

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Today, GuitarWorld.com presents an exclusive guitar playthrough video from Born of Osiris. Below, check out "The Illusionist," which features guitarist Lee McKinney. As always, tell us what you think in the comments or on Facebook!

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Yngwie Malmsteen Discusses Guitar Gods Tour, His Signature Strat, Effects and More — Exclusive Video

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Earlier this month, just as his Guitar Gods tour was getting off the ground, Yngwie Malmsteen visited the Guitar World studio in New York City. Why? To melt some faces, of course!

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