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Josh Klinghoffer on Chili Peppers vs. Pearl Jam and playing in Andrew Watt's new wrecking crew -
Mastodon’s first single with their new guitarist is a powerful tribute to Brent Hinds -
The story of John Mayer’s Fender fallout – and how it gave birth to the Stratocaster’s biggest rival5 Comments -
Is Joe Bonamassa warming to modeling amps? -
Paul McCartney is challenging fans to work out the mystery guitar chord that inspired his new album – and we’ve figured it out -
Bruce Watson on the gear behind Big Country’s sound -
Rowan Robertson on the key advice he received from Ronnie James Dio on how to faithfully play Tony Iommi’s riffs
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That time Ronnie James Dio offered to front ’70s glam-rock outfit The Sweet -
Alex Lifeson on the Rush “protest record” that saved the band – and won them their independence -
Paul McCartney explains how John Lennon is still inspiring his songwriting six decades on -
The Smashing Pumpkins reunite with Siamese Dream producer for the first time in 32 years -
The Doobie Brothers on their many imitators, their many hits, and what keeps them going -
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Rhea Thompson sets the record straight on her Tailgunner departure -
The moment glam-rock icons The Sweet knew they had to part ways with their singer -
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the drummers that tried to force a Rush reunion4 Comments -
The Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi takes “temporary break” from the band's upcoming world tour
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Bill Laswell on Lemmy, Paul Simon, and his failed studio session with Jaco Pastorius4 Comments -
How Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood went from Sikth super-fan to playing in the band -
How John Paul Jones became Led Zeppelin’s ultimate wingman4 Comments -
Roger Glover’s path to bass greatness with Deep Purple -
“I got the phone call – I was out”: Bob Daisley recalls his rollercoaster years with Ozzy Osbourne11 Comments -
Suzi Quatro on the spirit that’s driven her, and the moment of fate that made her a bassist -
Paul McCartney’s greatest post-Beatles bassline -
How Victor Wooten got his hands on his biggest hero’s bass guitar -
How Andrew Gouche rose from playing church halls to become the guru of gospel bass with Prince
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Eric Clapton ends gig early after being hit by object thrown from crowd5 Comments -
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival announces 2026 lineup -
Slash and Gilby Clarke play together again as former Guns N’ Roses bandmates reunite for fundraiser show -
Pat Metheny, Al Di Meola and more of the biggest names in jazz and fusion are playing in London this yearSponsor Content Created With Serious
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Eric Clapton announces US tour – and he’s bringing another blues guitar hero on the road with him4 Comments -
Metallica announces Sphere residency – and they’ll be spared from the issues all other guitar bands have faced so far -
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
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Josh Klinghoffer on Chili Peppers vs. Pearl Jam and playing in Andrew Watt's new wrecking crew
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The story of John Mayer’s Fender fallout – and how it gave birth to the Stratocaster’s biggest rival5 Comments
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Is Joe Bonamassa warming to modeling amps?
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Paul McCartney is challenging fans to work out the mystery guitar chord that inspired his new album – and we’ve figured it out
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Bruce Watson on the gear behind Big Country’s sound
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Rowan Robertson on the key advice he received from Ronnie James Dio on how to faithfully play Tony Iommi’s riffs
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The untold story of “The Lost Beach Boy” David Marks -
How Graham Coxon came out from his Blur bandmate’s shadow -
How Dave Davies wrote the savage solo for the Kinks' breakthrough hit
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Mastodon’s first single with their new guitarist is a powerful tribute to Brent Hinds
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May 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks -
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Jimmy Page releases home demo version of Led Zep classic, Ten Years Gone -
Paul Gilbert’s completely unplanned Jimi Hendrix tribute set for first-ever digital release -
Paul McCartney announces new Andrew Watt-produced album inspired by an unfamiliar guitar chord -
Peter Frampton announces first album in 16 years – and it features an all-star cast -
Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent is charging $2 million for his new album7 Comments
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