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Is D Minor Really the Saddest of All Keys?
Historically, classical composers felt that D minor was the most melancholy of the keys, suitable for lamentations, dirges and requiems.
Can a Fender in Standard Tuning Be Heavy?
In his latest video, internet guitar guy Jared Dines, whose clips appear from time to time on GuitarWorld.com, answers the musical question: Can a Fender guitar in standard tuning be "heavy"?
Chris Cornell Tributes by Metallica and RHCP
As expected, several popular artists have been honoring the late Chris Cornell by performing his music.
Watch Steve Vai Perform Led Zeppelin Classics with Zepparella
Zepparella rocked the third annual Malibu Guitar Festival this past weekend—and they had a little help from Steve Vai.
Steve Vai Talks Malibu Guitar Festival
In anticipation of the Malibu Guitar Festival, which kicked off yesterday, May 18, and runs through May 21, we sat down with Festival performer and all-around guitar virtuoso Steve Vai to chat...
Chris Cornell and His Daughter Sing “Redemption Song”
While performing at New York’s Beacon Theatre in 2015, Chris Cornell invited his then-11-year-old daughter Toni to join him onstage for a duet on the Bob Marley classic “Redemption Song.”
Dan Auerbach Premieres "Waiting On a Song" Music Video
The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach will release Waiting On a Song, his second solo album, June 2 via his new label, Easy Eye Sound.
The Surrealist Premiere "Lux" Music Video
Experimental prog-metal band the Surrealist just released "Lux," a new single (and music video). It's available now on iTunes, Bandcamp and Spotify.
AC/DC: A Five-Minute Guitar-and-Drum Chronology
Some of you might remember drummer Kye Smith, whose popular video, "The Beatles: A Five-Minute Drum Chronology," enjoyed its 15 minutes of fame last year.
Watch Joanna Connor Shred on Slide Guitar
Joanna Connor might be the best—or most original—blues-based slide guitar player you're likely to come across today. Or tomorrow.
Cornell’s Family: Drugs Might Have Influenced Suicide
The family of Chris Cornell has issued a statement that questions a coroner’s report that he took his own life early Thursday, May 18. According to the report, Cornell's death was a suicide by...
Watch Megadeth Perform Soundgarden's "Outshined"
While performing in Tokyo yesterday, Dave Mustaine and Megadeth took a moment to remember Chris Cornell, whose death was announced just a few hours earlier.
Biters Premiere New Song, "No Stranger to Heartache"
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of "No Stranger to Heartache," a new track by Biters, a rocking Atlanta quartet with retro, riff-based leanings.