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A heated moment during soundcheck at Black Sabbath’s farewell show revealed everything about Tony Iommi and Ozzy’s relationship

The pioneering ’70s band beloved by the Beatles – who recorded with Abbey Road and Sgt. Pepper’s sonic architect

Meet the psych-rockers merging Hendrix with Hindustani classical music – who count Jimmy Page among their fans

Their first single was so bad, the label pulled 10,000 copies. Yet they went on to be one of the most influential supergroups in music history

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

The late Michael Rhodes provided an unshakable foundation for Buddy Guy’s 2013 salute to his home town

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are working on their next project, Flea says

Thundercat on getting his start with hardcore punk legends Suicidal Tendencies

Bass phenom Kinga Głyk recalls the moment her rendition of an Eric Clapton classic went viral – and made her career

From sleeping in tents to Woodstock, rock ’n’ roll's ‘Forrest Gump’ Leo Lyons shares the story of Ten Years After

“I was auditioning during the making of the album”: Bassist George Murray’s six-year stint with David Bowie

How Tal Wilkenfeld taught Sting the correct way to play an Aerosmith classic

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

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

William Shatner is making an all-star metal album – with an AI-generated Les Paul, apparently

Volbeat confirm new lead guitarist nearly three years after Rob Caggiano’s departure

Steve Howe on overcoming stage fright and the tragic fate of his Gibson ES-175

Geese guitarist Emily Green breaks down her ‘cloudy’ playing style – and what she thinks of the hype

As Arch Enemy announce their new singer, Alissa White-Gluz has revealed her new guitarists – and the lineup has already impressed some heavy-hitters

Van Halen, Jacob Deraps, and the making of a YouTube shred superstar

Alex Van Halen says a new Van Halen record was virtually finished before Eddie passed away

What constitutes “fake” guitar playing?

Why Tony Iommi shunned the heavy metal tag during Black Sabbath's early days

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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

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

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