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How Guthrie Govan ended up on prog masters Karnivool’s latest album

Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons on the realities of making it in the music industry as the sons of Kiss legends

Don Was on why Keith Richards shouldn't be underestimated

Dave Mustaine sets the record straight on why he and James Hetfield don’t talk anymore

The Cribs on swapping guitars, tracking a stolen guitar and why it’s not their fault that you can’t get their signature Squiers

Why Sting just paid $800,000 to his former Police bandmates, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland

The story of the stolen Fender offset that unites three indie icons

The story of the stolen Fender offset that unites three iconic indie rock bands

The Aristocrats' Bryan Beller recalls the moment he met Guthrie Govan and formed a new kind of supergroup

“They stole our name – Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora were listening to our records”: The tale of the original Irish Skid Row

Fred Smith, influential Television and former Blondie bassist, dies at 77

“A grave miscalculation”: Grammy Awards criticized over Anthony Jackson’s inclusion in rock/metal In Memorium section

Bassist Johnny Colt reveals the inside stories behind the Black Crowes’ controversial Amorica album

He’s played with Lady Gaga and played on SNL – now Stu “Bassie” Brooks has officially joined Nine Inch Nails on bass

He was schooled by James Jamerson and freaked Larry Graham out – how William ‘Billy Bass’ Nelson founded the Funkadelic sound

William Billy ‘Bass’ Nelson, Funkadelic bassist who coined the band’s name, dies aged 75

Marcus Miller and Pino Palladino share the stage alongside Lauryn Hill at the 2026 Grammy Awards

Facing mounting debts, Nick Beggs sold off his Kajagoogoo bass – 40 years later his fans helped him buy it back

Bassist Simone Marie Butler announces her departure from Primal Scream

What was the guitar-like instrument played during Bad Bunny's history-making 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?

Jack Osbourne sets the record straight on how much Back to the Beginning actually donated to charity

3 of today's leading virtuosos have assembled for a US tour – and it involves one of Steve Vai's favorite new guitarists

Steve Vai and Joe Satriani announce the return of the SatchVai Band with their debut U.S. tour – and tease an upcoming album

Jim Carrey remembers Chris Cornell and Soundgarden’s generous guitar gift as he inducts them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Nancy Wilson joins Chappell Roan on stage for an explosive rendition of a Heart classic

IDLES invite Jack White to join chaotic Riot Fest guest spot – and give him the keys to Lee Kiernan’s famed Pink Mustang

Johnny Depp joins Alice Cooper onstage to cover Black Sabbath’s Paranoid in honor of Ozzy Osbourne

Pantera cancel tour dates to mourn Ozzy Osbourne

Zakk Wylde recalls his “Spinal Tap moment” during Back to the Beginning

David Gedge and Rachael Wood decode the (literally) blistering sound of The Wedding Present

Deftones invite superfan onstage to play in front of sold-out arena crowd

Brian Robertson sets the record straight on his Thin Lizzy exit

Manowar founding guitarist Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman diagnosed with ALS

Tosin Abasi explains how Abasi Concepts became one of the biggest names in progressive guitars

Why Billy Corgan changed the way he plays guitar solos

Dave Mustaine breaks down Megadeth’s final album, track by track – and why he paid tribute to Metallica

Billie Joe Armstrong shows off mysterious new Marshall at Green Day's Super Bowl set – could a signature amp be on the cards?

January 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks

Steve Vai guests on the new Matteo Mancuso album – and he had one piece of advice for the young virtuoso

Megadeth shares new single ahead of farewell record – and it’s a shred guitar celebration

Guns N’ Roses share 2 new singles ahead of 2026 world tour – could the long-awaited studio album be next?

“The perfect marriage of Aerosmith and the Cult. An Aerocult, if you will”: November 2025 Guitar World Editors’ Picks

October 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks

Mateus Asato left Bruno Mars and Jessie J to begin his solo career – and now his debut single is finally here

September 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks

After causing a stir at the VMAs, Yungblud and Aerosmith are officially releasing an EP together