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Contest: Win a Guitar World T-Shirt

Posted 09/21/2011 at 10:28am | by Josh Hart

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As you may know, we recently rolled out a set of three Guitar World T-shirts, which you can check out to your left. Not wanting you to get left out in the cold as fall approaches, we're offering you the chance to win your choice of Guitar World T-shirt.

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Anthrax, Dream Theater Crack Billboard U.S. Top 15

Posted 09/21/2011 at 10:16am | by Josh Hart

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It's not too often we get to report on really great metal albums making noise near the top of the Billboard charts. This week, there are two.

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Metallica/Lou Reed Album Posters Banned in London

Posted 09/21/2011 at 10:05am | by Josh Hart

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Posters for the upcoming album from Metallica and Lou Reed, Lulu, have been banned from London's Underground for resembling graffiti too closely. The decision was handed down by Transport for London, the body that governs public transportation in the city.

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Pearl Jam 'Halfway' Through Recording of New Album

Posted 09/21/2011 at 9:58am | by Josh Hart

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If you thought Pearl Jam were resting on their laurels in putting out a 20th anniversary film and soundtrack album, think again. According to PJ bassist Jeff Ament, the band have made significant strides in completing work on a new studio album, which will be the follow-up to 2009's Backspacer.

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Disturbed Reveal Track Listing, Release Date for Upcoming B-Side Compilation, 'The Lost Children'

Posted 09/20/2011 at 1:47pm | by Josh Hart

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Disturbed have announced the release date date for their upcoming B-sides compilation, The Lost Children, as November 8. You can check out the full track listing -- which includes covers of Judas Priest's "Living After Midnight" and Faith No More's "Midlife Crisis" -- below.

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MESA Mini Rectifier Amp: Mini Yet Mighty

Posted 09/20/2011 at 1:32pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Lunchbox-size amps have always been cute, now here’s one that’s mighty! Introducing the MESA Mini Rectifier Twenty-Five. The tiny 12-pound package delivers the inspiring performance of the iconic Dual Rectifier and so much more.

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Interview: Glen Drover Talks About His September 25 Worldwide Live Concert Webcast

Posted 09/20/2011 at 12:23pm | by Dave Reffett

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For this week's column, I sat down to speak a bit with my friend Glen Drover. I had the honor of having Glen perform a solo on my song “Devils Roadmap.” Glen plays the solo from 0:08 to 0:34 in the song. I do all of the ones in the middle and then another Megadeth alum, Chris Poland, does the solo at the end.

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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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John Mayer's Album Delayed Due to Serious Throat Condition

Posted 09/20/2011 at 11:28am | by Damian Fanelli

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Time News Feed reports that John Mayer has been diagnosed with granuloma, a serious throat condition -- and he'll have to take a breather. The inflamed nodule near his vocal chords has forced the Grammy-winning guitarist to take a break from singing until he is completely healed.

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Leslie West: Clip of New Song Featuring Slash Posted Online

Posted 09/20/2011 at 11:12am | by Josh Hart

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Leslie West's new album, Unusual Suspects, hits stores today, and you can check out a clip of one of the songs below. The track is called "Mudflap Mama," and features the talents of none other than former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash.

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