Eddie Van Halen revisits Van Halen's landmark '1984' album By Chris Gill published 6 October 20 EVH tells GW how Van Halen's Diamond-certified blockbuster came to be
Moving Across the Fretboard in Unusual Ways to Produce Unique Runs By John Petrucci published 11 March 19 This kind of “positional wizardry” can be used to generate interesting melodic patterns that can be used in a variety of ways.
A Fresh Batch of Technically Challenging Exercises to Keep Your Chops Fired Up By Metal Mike Chlasciak published 13 December 18 Some fresh guitar playing exercises/calisthenics that you can use to quickly and efficiently get your pick- and fret-hand chops back in shape.
Zakk Wylde and Ozzy Osbourne Revisit 1988's 'No Rest for the Wicked' By Richard Bienstock published 23 March 17 Twenty-five years on, Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde recall the audition, rehearsals and recording sessions that resulted in their auspicious debut outing, 1988’s No Rest for the Wicked..
Review: ToneConcepts Distillery Overdrive Pedal By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published 8 July 14
Review: Jericho Avenger Long-Scale Electric Guitar By Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario published 21 April 14
Review: Tweak and Destroy — Randall Thrasher Head By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published 11 April 14
Thrash Course with Dave Davidson: Utilizing Different Picking Techniques, and How to Play "Invidious" By Dave Davidson published 18 March 14
Fists of Legend By Richard Bienstock published 25 February 14 Five Finger Death Punch deliver two hard-hitting discs with The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, featuring guest spots from metal icons Max Cavalera, Rob Halford and others.
Interview: Jake E. Lee Is Back in Action with Red Dragon Cartel, a Band that Shows Off More Than His Considerable Guitar Chops By Richard Bienstock published 25 February 14 “For a while, it was pretty uncool to be me,” Jake E. Lee admits, speaking to Guitar World from a Las Vegas recording studio late one December evening.
Dear Guitar Hero: Tosin Abasi of Animals As Leaders Discusses His Musical Education, Meeting Steve Vai, Feeling Pressure and More By Brad Angle published 24 February 14
Dear Guitar Hero: Tosin Abasi By Brad Angle published 18 February 14 The Animals As Leaders guitarist has quickly risen to the top of the new school of virtuoso players…and he used to shovel dog poop for a living. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…
A Day To Remember Keep in Touch with Their Devoted Fan Base on the Road and on Their New Album, 'Common Courtesy' By Alan di Perna published 13 January 14
Review: Prestige Musician Pro Double Cutaway CS Guitar By Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario published 8 January 14
In Deep with Andy Aledort: Continuing Our Look at the Great Texas Blues Guitar Masters By Andy Aledort published 6 January 14
Hole Notes with Dale Turner: The Sublime Subtlety of Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam By Dale Turner published 2 January 14
Talkin' Blues with Keith Wyatt: Grady Martin and the Roots of Rock By Keith Wyatt published 2 January 14