Music Releases

Steve Vai and Joe Satriani’s first joint studio album is finally coming out

By Phil Weller Published 2 September 26

The Sea of Emotion will arrive before the year is out

Guitar World Editors’ Picks – our favorite tracks this month

By Michael Astley-Brown, Janelle Borg, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Matt Parker Published 31 August 26

Featuring a tongue-in-cheek single from a certain Rivers Cuomo, a dash of microtonal pop, and jangly riffs from a very charming man

Guitar Hero’s spiritual successor is stacked with iconic tracks – but some big hitters are missing

By Phil Weller Published 28 August 26

Stage Tour comes from the makers of the cultural smash and is set to release on December 10

The Beatles’ Day Tripper almost didn’t have its iconic guitar riff – as a recently unearthed recording reveals

By Janelle Borg Published 27 August 26

A newly released demo highlights John Lennon and Paul McCartney's songwriting dynamic on what would become yet another Beatles classic

Polyphia announce new album Be Not Afraid, delay North American tour dates

By Matt Owen Published 26 August 26

New single Power in the Blood is out now

Phoebe Bridgers’ new album features one of the most eclectic guitar lineups we’ve seen in years

By Phil Weller Published 17 August 26

Guitarists from across the musical map joined forces on Lost Weekend

July 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Janelle Borg, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Matt Parker Published 31 July 26

Featuring a ferocious new single from the future of shred, defiantly optimistic post-punk, “ecstasy for the ears” indie, irresistible jazz fusion, and much more

Tony Iommi announces first solo album in 21 years – hear the new single, World Alone

By Phil Weller Published 29 July 26

Iommi has shared the record's lead single ahead of its release later this year

June 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Janelle Borg, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Matt Parker Published 30 June 26

This month's hottest guitar tracks, all in one place

What are your thoughts on the new Polyphia single?

By Matt Owen Published 12 June 26

Tim Henson and co have released a surprise new single that ushers in a whole new genre – and CAN YOU FEEL IT has got guitar fans talking