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Deftones, John 5, Lemmy Kilmister, Slipknot Among Winners at Fifth Annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards

Posted 05/03/2013 at 11:17am | by Guitar World Staff

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The biggest names in hard-rock and heavy-metal rocked Los Angeles last night, May 2, at the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show.

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Slayer Guitarist and Co-Founder Jeff Hanneman Dead at 49

Posted 05/03/2013 at 10:26am | by Damian Fanelli

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Two years after contracting a rare skin tissue disease, Slayer guitarist and co-founder Jeff Hanneman died Thursday, May 2, 2013, of liver failure at a Southern California hospital.

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Dear Guitar Hero: Slayer's Jeff Hanneman on Songwriting, Pre-Show Warmups, Hendrix and More

Posted 05/03/2013 at 8:10am | by Brad Angle

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He’s a founding member of Slayer and one of the fastest players in thrash. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…

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Rock World Reacts to Death of Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman

Posted 05/02/2013 at 8:33pm | by Guitar World Staff

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An untold number of heavy metal artists and fans, many of whom are in Los Angeles for tonight's 5th Annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, instantly expressed their grief over Hanneman's death via Twitter.

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The 100 Greatest Metallica Songs of All Time

Posted 05/02/2013 at 4:55pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Guitar World counts down the 100 greatest Metallica songs.

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Guide to the Songs and Instruments Featured on The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' Album

Posted 05/02/2013 at 4:54pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Just as an overworked Lennon and McCartney came up with an overnight masterpiece in 1964 with "A Hard Day's Night" amid a stressful filming and recording schedule, the Beatles responded to time constraints in 1965 with another monumental step forward called Rubber Soul.

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Song and Video Premiere: New Day Dawn — "Whatever It Takes"

Posted 05/02/2013 at 4:07pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the premiere of "Whatever It Takes," a new song by New Day Dawn. The song is from the band's new EP, Rise Above This.

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Firewind Announce New Live Album, 'Apotheosis — Live 2012'

Posted 05/02/2013 at 12:05pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Firewind, featuring Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G., will release a new live album, Apotheosis — Live 2012," June 24 via Century Media Records in Europe.

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Monster Energy's Rock Allegiance Tour, with Volbeat, HIM,  All That Remains and Airbourne, Set for Summer

Posted 05/02/2013 at 11:50am | by Guitar World Staff

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If there was ever any question about rock 'n' roll being alive and well, the answer has arrived in the form of Monster Energy's Rock Allegiance Tour.   The late summer trek will feature four game-changing rock bands from four different countries, with Volbeat, HIM, All That Remains and Airbourne on the bill.  

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Video: Black Sabbath Perform New Song, "Loner," in Australia

Posted 05/02/2013 at 11:20am | by Damian Fanelli

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Black Sabbath unveiled another new track last night during a show in Australia. The song, "Londer," can be heard — and seen (sort of) — below, courtesy of some fan-filled video.

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