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Why Stephen Carpenter has returned to tube amps for Deftones’ latest tour
By Janelle Borg Published
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Wolfgang Van Halen explains the variations in EVH’s trademark technique – and shows you how to play them
By Phil Weller Published
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The Raincoats’ Gina Birch on star fans Kurt Cobain and Kim Gordon, and why John Cale led her band into pop when they didn’t want to go there
By Cheri Amour Published
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Robin Trower on the secrets to his signature sound, his Strat headstock theory – and how 007 influenced his new album
By David Mead Published
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Tool’s Adam Jones and Danny Carey serve up surprise prog rock spar to open the Canelo vs. Crawford boxing match
By Janelle Borg Published
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Session guitarist extraordinaire Mike Scott on Prince’s critiques during soundchecks
By Janelle Borg Published
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J.D. Simo’s advice that helped Jeremy Allen White play like the Boss
By Janelle Borg Published
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Bands
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Tool’s Adam Jones and Danny Carey serve up surprise prog rock spar to open the Canelo vs. Crawford boxing match
By Janelle Borg Published
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How Radiohead’s debut changed the way they thought about recording guitars – and set them up for two landmark albums
By Janelle Borg Published
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Meet Still Corners, the Anglo-American duo who write Shadows-inspired dream pop while they’re watching movies
By Bruce Fagerstrom Published
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Sting's legal representatives claim Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland may have been “substantially overpaid” following lost royalties lawsuit
By Janelle Borg Published
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Meet the virtuoso ax-slingers from the Voidz – Strokes singer Julian Casablancas’ inventive other band
By Adriana Toma Published
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How Khruangbin made Fender history with signature models of the first guitars they ever bought
By Adam Kovac Published
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Sting sued by Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland over lost royalties from Police mega-hit
By Janelle Borg Published
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Why Nova Twins love the challenge of playing everything live with pedals
By Phil Weller Published
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Ace Frehley sets the record straight on where things stand with Kiss
By Janelle Borg Published
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Bassists
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The Raincoats’ Gina Birch on star fans Kurt Cobain and Kim Gordon, and why John Cale led her band into pop when they didn’t want to go there
By Cheri Amour Published
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How bassist Tony Butler helped relaunch The Pretenders with this 1982 rock classic
By Bill Leigh Published
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Bill Laswell survived Buckethead, John Lydon, Ginger Baker and Eddie Hazel – and made it sound easy
By Andrew Daly Published
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Glen Matlock on the legacy of the Sex Pistols and getting back on the road with Frank Carter’s help
By Andrew Daly Published
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11 real-life Spinal Tap moments from bass playing royalty
By Nick Wells Published
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How Hugh McDonald became Bon Jovi’s uncredited recording bassist
By Chris Jisi Published
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How Yungblud bassist Silke Blansjaar got the gig of a lifetime – despite not playing bass
By Janelle Borg Published
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How Eddie Van Halen led to Les Claypool picking up the bass – and how he nearly joined Kirk Hammett’s band
By Janelle Borg Published
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Spinal Tap play Big Bottom on Jimmy Kimmel with Tal Wilkenfeld and Thundercat
By Phil Weller Published
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Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Johnny Depp joins Alice Cooper onstage to cover Black Sabbath’s Paranoid in honor of Ozzy Osbourne
By Matt Owen Published
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Pantera cancel tour dates to mourn Ozzy Osbourne
By Matt Owen Published
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Steve Morse tackles Led Zeppelin, Mountain, Cream and Lynyrd Skynyrd hits during intimate jam session
By Phil Weller Published
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Alex Lifeson joins Tom Morello onstage to jam a Rush classic – during surprise guest spot in the band’s home city
By Phil Weller Published
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Marcus King takes Rory Gallagher’s legendary Isle of Wight Fender Telecaster for a spin on stage
By Matt Owen Published
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“I miss being at the end of the stage and turning up my amp as loud as possible”: Oasis have performed their first live shows in 16 years – and Noel Gallagher re-embracing guitar solos after all this time is set to be a highlight of the entire reunion
By Matt Owen Published
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Steven Tyler makes triumphant return to the stage with Back to Beginning set
By Matt Owen Published
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Back to the Beginning was Ozzy Osbourne’s night – but it was also a tribute to Tony Iommi’s singular impact on guitar music
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Every guitar hero, special guest and all-star cover from Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s epic Back to the Beginning farewell show
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Guitarists
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Why Stephen Carpenter has returned to tube amps for Deftones’ latest tour
By Janelle Borg Published
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Wolfgang Van Halen explains the variations in EVH’s trademark technique – and shows you how to play them
By Phil Weller Published
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Robin Trower on the secrets to his signature sound, his Strat headstock theory – and how 007 influenced his new album
By David Mead Published
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Session guitarist extraordinaire Mike Scott on Prince’s critiques during soundchecks
By Janelle Borg Published
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J.D. Simo’s advice that helped Jeremy Allen White play like the Boss
By Janelle Borg Published
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Jazz guitar phenom Pete Roth on the making of a trio that lives on the outer limits of improv
By Amit Sharma Published
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John Mayer shares his number one overdrive pedal tip – and it works with any drive
By Phil Weller Published
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URNE’s Angus Neyra on the schoolboy scribble that got him an ESP endorsement and getting Troy Sanders to guest on their 9-minute single
By Dan Bradley Published
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The playing advice Glenn Tipton gave Richie Faulkner on his first tour with Judas Priest
By Matt Owen Published
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Music Releases
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Jacob Collier’s new album is a love letter to the guitar – and alternate tunings
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Steve Morse has announced his first new album since leaving Deep Purple – and it’s set to feature Eric Johnson and John Petrucci
By Phil Weller Published
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August 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Dave Mustaine announces new Megadeth album will be his last
By Matt Owen Published
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“Nuno Bettencourt isn’t the only one keeping Eddie Van Halen’s fire burning – the most underrated guitarist on the planet just gave him a run for his money”: July 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Mk.gee was named Eric Clapton’s favorite new guitarist – now he’s making waves with a guest spot on Justin Bieber’s new album
By Matt Owen Published
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June 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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J.D. Simo’s advice that helped Jeremy Allen White play like the Boss
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Jazz guitar phenom Pete Roth on the making of a trio that lives on the outer limits of improv
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John Mayer shares his number one overdrive pedal tip – and it works with any drive
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