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Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive guitar play-through video for "Trenches," the latest single from Pop Evil. "Trenches" is from the band's new album, Onyx, which was released today, May 14.
Today, our vintage video camera drops in on the Bon Scott-fronted AC/DC in the midst of a high-spirited performance of "Fling Thing" (aka "Bonny") and "Rocker," the T.N.T. track.
The biggest names in hard rock and heavy metal rocked Los Angeles on Thursday, May 2, at the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show. As always, the event featured the once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal show has become known for.
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.
I always get frustrated when I hear someone talking about sweep arpeggios. Though there are plenty of licks and examples out there, no one has ever really broken down the mechanics of the technique. As a result, guitarists have had to figure them out by trial and error.
Whether you began on an electric or an acoustic guitar, there's no doubt the latter will eventually find its way into your hands at some point. The nature of the acoustic guitar's efficiency (no amp!) makes it a commonality among players, collectors and dorm-room guys looking to impress girls. Even the most devout shredder will be tempted to noodle on a dreadnought — particularly in front of the aforementioned girls.
A rare Vox guitar played by both John Lennon and George Harrison will be on display throughout this week at the Hard Rock Cafe New York. The guitar will be auctioned off on Saturday, May 18, where it is estimated to bring $200,000 to $300,000.
On May 14, 1988, Led Zeppelin — Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham (the Celebration Day lineup) — reunited for Atlantic Records' massive 40th anniversary party at New York City's Madison Square Garden.
It's spring, a time when scores of bands are releasing new albums, debuting singles and posting videos — and Finland's Children of Bodom are no exception.