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Vinnie Vincent says his new record rivals Zeppelin, Hendrix and the Beatles – but he won’t release it if people don’t buy the single for $300 apiece
By Matt Owen published
Guitarmageddon will be previewed with lead single Ride the Serpent – which can be bought directly from the former Kiss guitarist's website for up to $300

Eddie Van Halen's 5150 Studios was decades ahead of its time – but it required a white lie to build
By Jackson Maxwell published
LA homeowners were forbidden by the city's zoning laws to build a home studio on their property. But what's rock 'n' roll without breaking a rule here and there, and sticking it to the man?

Mateus Asato is parting ways with Suhr after 12 years – and fans are already speculating where he's going next
By Matt Owen published
The neo-soul virtuoso leaves the guitar brand after more than a decade of partnership

Ace Frehley on how Frehley’s Comet sent his post-Kiss career into orbit
By Andrew Daly published
In his final interview for Guitar World magazine (conducted in early 2025 and not published until now), Ace Frehley looks back on the 1987 album that brought him back into the limelight

Dave Mustaine says he won’t reunite with former Megadeth members on the band’s farewell tour
By Matt Owen published
Don't expect Marty Friedman, Kiko Loureiro, Chris Poland or any other ex-Megadeth guitarist to make a cameo

How an art-punk icon ended up playing with one of the blues’ all-time greats
By Janelle Borg published
Pre-Television, Richard Lloyd rubbed shoulders with many guitar stars, and had a rather memorable encounter with John Lee Hooker backstage at one of Boston’s premier jazz venues

Some of the world's greatest guitarists are all fighting it out to get their solo on this track
By Janelle Borg published
Johnny Franck of Bilmuri has issued a call-out for a solo – and some high-profile names have already submitted their entry

How Dave Mustaine landed the gig with Metallica
By Janelle Borg published
Mustaine looks back at the audition (or, should we say, non-audition?) that landed him the Metallica spot all those years ago
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