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April 2026 Guitar World Editors’ PicksBy Michael Astley-Brown Published -
Richie Sambora hired a private detective to recover his stolen GibsonBy Matt Owen Published -
The supernatural experience Jared James Nichols had when he played through Gary Moore's old ampBy Janelle Borg Published -
How bassist Cliff Williams landed the gig (and found his sound) with AC/DCBy Nick Wells Published -
Zakk Wylde on his Ozzy Osbourne tribute, his Led Zeppelin epiphany, and the triumphant return of Black Label SocietyBy Nick Bowcott Published -
Plini is manifesting a collaboration with John Mayer – and has issued an open call to make it happenBy Matt Owen Published -
Larry Carlton on how he ended up playing on a Michael Jackson hitBy Janelle Borg Published
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Heirs of Jimi Hendrix's bandmates lose years-long royalties dispute against the Hendrix Estate and Sony MusicBy Janelle Borg Published -
The story of Fanny, one of the world’s first all-female rock bandsBy Janelle Borg Published 3 Comments -
Angine de Poitrine, the viral math-rock band, reveal that their microtonal approach started as an “inside joke”By Phil Weller Published 3 Comments -
Watch Alice Cooper deliver a shock rock version of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen SpiritBy Phil Weller Published -
Neal Schon sets the record straight on the claims made by Journey singer Arnel Pineda that he was pressured to go on tour against his willBy Janelle Borg Published -
Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Pete Thorn trade solos over Led Zeppelin classic at recent SatchVai Band showBy Phil Weller Published -
Why Dave Grohl is obsessed with viral Canadian microtonal duo Angine de PoitrineBy Janelle Borg Published 3 Comments -
Big Country's golden guitar rule that steered them clear of the bluesBy Phil Weller Published 3 Comments -
The All-American Rejects cancel show after gear is “mistakenly shipped across the country”By Phil Weller Published
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How bassist Cliff Williams landed the gig (and found his sound) with AC/DCBy Nick Wells Published -
How the bassist for UK riff-slingers Don Broco ended up recording with Muse’s bass rig – and collaborating with NickelbackBy Nick Wells Published -
Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood on why he was barred from having a ’boardBy Jonathan Horsley Published -
Bakithi Kumalo looks back at his formative years touring South AfricaBy E.E. Bradman Published -
Miroslav Vitous on his departure from Weather Report (and his thoughts on the bassists who replaced him)By Rick Suchow Published -
Former Korn bassist Fieldy finally opens up on why he left the bandBy Phil Weller Published -
How Rainbow bassist Craig Gruber galloped his way through a hard-rock classic alongside Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James DioBy Chris Jisi Published -
Suzi Quatro reveals Peter Frampton nearly joined her band – but was rejected by her producerBy Janelle Borg Published -
From Raye to Zara Larsson, how session pro Liv Thompson learned to nail pop’s big gigsBy Nick Wells Published
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Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival announces 2026 lineupBy Janelle Borg Published -
Slash and Gilby Clarke play together again as former Guns N’ Roses bandmates reunite for fundraiser showBy Phil Weller Published -
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 himBy Matt Owen Published 4 Comments -
Metallica announces Sphere residency – and they’ll be spared from the issues all other guitar bands have faced so farBy Matt Owen Published -
What was the guitar-like instrument played during Bad Bunny's history-making 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?By Janelle Borg Published -
Jack Osbourne sets the record straight on how much Back to the Beginning actually donated to charityBy Janelle Borg Published -
3 of today's leading virtuosos have assembled for a US tour – and it involves one of Steve Vai's favorite new guitaristsBy Phil Weller Published -
Steve Vai and Joe Satriani announce the return of the SatchVai Band with their debut U.S. tour – and tease an upcoming albumBy Janelle Borg Published
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Richie Sambora hired a private detective to recover his stolen GibsonBy Matt Owen Published -
The supernatural experience Jared James Nichols had when he played through Gary Moore's old ampBy Janelle Borg Published -
Zakk Wylde on his Ozzy Osbourne tribute, his Led Zeppelin epiphany, and the triumphant return of Black Label SocietyBy Nick Bowcott Published -
Plini is manifesting a collaboration with John Mayer – and has issued an open call to make it happenBy Matt Owen Published -
Larry Carlton on how he ended up playing on a Michael Jackson hitBy Janelle Borg Published -
Indie band survival stories with Ratboys and The BethsBy Cheri Amour Published -
White Denim’s James Petralli has learned to roll with rock’s punchesBy Matt Parker Published -
How Steve Vai ended up joining David Lee Roth's post-Van Halen band – thanks to Billy SheehanBy Janelle Borg Published -
Jake Kiszka on the time he walked out of Chicago Music Exchange with a $25,000 guitarBy Matt Owen Published
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April 2026 Guitar World Editors’ PicksBy Michael Astley-Brown Published -
March 2026 Guitar World Editors’ PicksBy Michael Astley-Brown Published -
Jimmy Page releases home demo version of Led Zep classic, Ten Years GoneBy Phil Weller Published -
Paul Gilbert’s completely unplanned Jimi Hendrix tribute set for first-ever digital releaseBy Matt Owen Published -
Paul McCartney announces new Andrew Watt-produced album inspired by an unfamiliar guitar chordBy Matt Owen Published -
Peter Frampton announces first album in 16 years – and it features an all-star castBy Phil Weller Published -
Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent is charging $2 million for his new albumBy Phil Weller Published 7 Comments -
Mike McCready has spent 20 years making a rock opera that explores an alternate history of grunge – and it’s finally readyBy Phil Weller Published -
Steve Vai has recorded a new solo over Van Halen’s JumpBy Phil Weller Published
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Larry Carlton on how he ended up playing on a Michael Jackson hitBy Janelle Borg Published -
How the bassist for UK riff-slingers Don Broco ended up recording with Muse’s bass rig – and collaborating with NickelbackBy Nick Wells Published -
Indie band survival stories with Ratboys and The BethsBy Cheri Amour Published
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