Guitar Techniques of Prog-Rockers Gentle Giant, Yes, Genesis and King Crimson By Andy Aledort published 11 April 19 Examine the envelope-pushing sounds of some of the essential prog-rock bands of the Sixties/early Seventies era.
Investigating Ways to Use Chord-Based Ideas in Solo Improvisations By Wayne Krantz published 2 April 18
Loud & Proud: Creating Alien Guitar Sounds by Combining Wide Stretches with Legato Techniques By Glenn Proudfoot published 5 June 14
Review: Yamaha THR10 Modeling and Recording Amp By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published 13 June 13 In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario checks out the new THR10 modeling and recording amp from Yamaha, a mini 10-watt stereo combo perfect for the studio.
Review: TC Electronic John Petrucci Dreamscape Signature Toneprint Pedal By Paul Riario published 14 May 13 In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the new TC Electronic John Petrucci Dreamscape Signature TonePrint pedal, which features six of Petrucci's favorite presets.
Review: Fender Select Stratocaster HSS By Paul Riario published 14 March 13 In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the Select Stratocaster HSS from Fender's new Select Series line of guitars and basses.
Interview: Meshuggah Discuss Their New Album, 'Koloss' By Brad Angle, Photo by Jimmy Hubbard published 4 January 13
Interview: Steve Vai and Tosin Abasi By Alan Di Perna, Photo by Ari Michelson published 30 November 12
Review: Carvin Legacy 3 Steve Vai Signature Head By Eric Kirkland published 23 October 12 Carvin’s relationship with guitarist Steve Vai dates back to his formative years as Frank Zappa’s “stunt guitarist” and David Lee Roth’s virtuoso ax god.
Interview: Periphery Discuss Their New Album, 'Periphery II: This Time It's Personal' By Brad Tolinksi, Photo by Justin Borucki published 25 September 12
Interview: Steve Vai Breaks Down His New Album, 'The Story of Light' By Alan Di Perna, Photo by Ari Michelson published 24 September 12
Excerpt: Periphery Discuss Their Sophomore Album, 'Periphery II: This Time It's Personal' By Brad Tolinksi, Photo by Justin Borucki published 27 July 12
Excerpt: Steve Vai and Tosin Abasi on Why Six Strings Isn't Enough By Alan Di Perna, Photo by Ari Michelson published 24 July 12 Steve Vai and Tosin Abasi answer the age old question, "Why ain't six strings enough?"
Excerpt: Rush Guitarist Alex Lifeson Discusses 'Clockwork Angels' By Joe Bosso, Photo by F. Scott Schafer published 23 July 12 Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson discusses the band's new concept record, Clockwork Angels.
Prog-Gnosis: Getting a Feel for Picking Techniques with "Somnarium" By Tosin Abasi published 19 July 12