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Poll: What Album Are You Most Looking Forward to in 2012?

Posted 11/12/2011 at 11:07am | by Josh Hart

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Even with an amazing year of releases behind us, it's hard not to start looking ahead to what 2012 might bring.

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The 50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time: Guitar World Readers' Poll Results

Posted 10/29/2011 at 4:44pm | by Tony Grassi

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You voted ... a lot! Now see who came out on top. It's the top 50 fastest guitar players as voted by you.

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Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1991?

Posted 10/11/2011 at 4:29am | by Tony Grassi

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Grunge arrives, but the metal elite still manage to put out some of the most epic, revered albums of all time. It's 1991 - choose your album.

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Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1990?

Posted 10/04/2011 at 10:19am | by Tony Grassi

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The eighties are over, but 1990 has plenty to offer in this week's Best Guitar Album poll.

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Poll: What is the Best Guitar Album of the Eighties?

Posted 09/30/2011 at 10:27am | by Tony Grassi

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In 1990, Guitar World editors picked their choices for best guitar album of the eighties. Here's your chance to vote and let them if they got it right, or big-time dropped the ball.

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Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1989?

Posted 09/27/2011 at 10:09am | by Tony Grassi

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It's the end; for some a crushing loss, and for others a sweet relief. What end of the spectrum did you fall in? Vote for your favorite album from 1989 and let's us know.

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Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1988?

Posted 09/20/2011 at 11:28am | by Tony Grassi

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With heavy metal bands popping up everywhere, there was plenty of guitar to go around in 1988. Vote now for your favorite album.

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Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1987?

Posted 09/13/2011 at 6:16am | by Tony Grassi

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You know where you are? You're in 1987. Rock 'n' Roll gets glossy but stays on top. Check out this week's poll and vote for your favorite album from 1987.

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Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1986?

Posted 09/07/2011 at 10:19am | by Tony Grassi

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Master of Puppets, Reign in Blood, Slippery When Wet and Somewhere in Time are just a few of the monster albums that owned 1986. Check out the list here and see what other greats you can vote for in this week's readers poll.

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Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1984?

Posted 08/24/2011 at 10:29am | by Tony Grassi

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So many great albums came out of 1984, but you can only choose one. Check 'em out here at Guitar World's latest reader's poll.

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Poll: What Album Are You Most Looking Forward to in 2012?

The 50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time: Guitar World Readers' Poll Results

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1991?

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1990?

Poll: What is the Best Guitar Album of the Eighties?

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1989?

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1988?

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1987?

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1986?

Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 1984?

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