Music Releases

Slash, Tim Henson, Guthrie Govan and Steve Vai have been assembled for an unlikely collaboration album

By Phil Weller published 5 June 26

Composer Bear McCreary is continuing his epic metal saga with the aid of an all-star cast

Mastodon’s first single with their new guitarist is a powerful tribute to Brent Hinds

By Phil Weller published 3 June 26

Your Ghost Again is the lead single from the band’s ninth album, Poisonous Weapons

May 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks

By Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Janelle Borg, Michael Astley-Brown, Matt Parker published 31 May 26

From The Rolling Stones to Julian Lage, Tamikrest to the Warning, this month's guitar greatness spanned many generations of players

April 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Janelle Borg, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Matt Parker published 30 April 26

Fresh new cuts from all corners of the guitar world courtesy of Muse, Arlo Parks, Jack White, Ed O'Brien, Weezer, Periphery, and more...

March 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Janelle Borg, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Matt Parker published 31 March 26

Collaborative instrumental greatness from six-string aces new and old (SatchVai), bossa nova guitar bliss, sublime slide work, swashbuckling 12-bar blues... we've had it all this month

Jimmy Page releases home demo version of Led Zep classic, Ten Years Gone

By Phil Weller published 30 March 26

The song, from Physical Graffiti, was demoed by Page before he linked up with the band at Headley Grange in the 1970s

Paul Gilbert’s completely unplanned Jimi Hendrix tribute set for first-ever digital release

By Matt Owen published 26 March 26

After a collab with Albert Collins fell through at the last minute, Gilbert had just hours to come up with an alternative set

Paul McCartney announces new Andrew Watt-produced album inspired by an unfamiliar guitar chord

By Matt Owen published 26 March 26

Lead single, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, is out now

Peter Frampton announces first album in 16 years – and it features an all-star cast

By Phil Weller published 18 March 26

Carry the Light was co-written with Frampton’s son and features guest spots from Tom Morello, H.E.R. and Sheryl Crow

Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent is charging $2 million for his new album

By Phil Weller published 16 March 26

Buying Guitarmageddon might be financial armageddon, but there are some unusual perks to be had, too