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Richie Kotzen Talks New Album, ‘Salting Earth’
When working on Salting Earth, his 21st solo effort, triple-threat songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Richie Kotzen tossed convention on its ear by taking one step back in order to move two steps...
It's "Judgement Day" for DragonForce
DragonForce have premiered a new song, "Judgement Day." The track is from their new album, Reaching Into Infinity, which will be released May 19 via Metal Blade Records in the U.S.
Hear Anthrax Cover Kansas
If you happen to be in the mood to hear Anthrax cover a classic song by Kansas, you're in luck.
Angus Young Plays "High Voltage" on Acoustic Guitar
Below, check out a very interesting clip of AC/DC's Angus Young—sitting with an acoustic guitar—as he discusses the roots of "High Voltage."
20 Bygone Guitar Brands Worth Checking Out
Gear companies come and go all the time. And with the new equipment that’s always coming to market, it’s easy to forget those who are gone.
Steve Vai: “Zappa’s Advice Saved Me Millions”
Steve Vai was all of about 20 years old when he began performing with Frank Zappa in 1980.
Watch Angus Young Deal with a Heckler
Warning: There's nothing timely about the video below. The action took place about 17 years ago during an AC/DC show in Phoenix, Arizona.
Paul Riario Tries to Break Ernie Ball's Strings
Guitar World’s Paul Riario got his hands on a set of Ernie Ball’s new Paradigm break-resistant guitar strings, so did what any guitarist would–bend the living hell out of them.
Dan Auerbach Teams Up with Mark Knopfler
The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach will release Waiting on a Song, his second solo album, June 2 via his new label, Easy Eye Sound.
That Time Vai Played "Highway to Hell" at Guitar Center
This video might not be new—in fact, it was posted to YouTube in ancient ol' 2013—but it's been making the rounds on Facebook and Twitter in recent days. So, in case you missed it ... Check out...
Body Count Prep Crushing New LP, ‘Bloodlust’
On Bloodlust—out Friday, March 31, via Century Media—Body Count deliver a colossus that will send Tipper Gore and the PMRC into flashback-driven seizures.
Hear Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck Sing
In early 1965, when Jimmy Page was an in-demand London session guitarist, he—thanks to the encouragement of American pop singer/songwriter Jackie DeShannon—decided to branch out a bit. He—for the...
Gary Clark Jr. Debuts "Our Love" Video
Gary Clark Jr., Guitar World's current cover star, has issued a music video for “Our Love,” a track featured on his recently released live album, Live North America 2016.