Music Releases

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

Polyphia have invented a new genre with their rave riffing new single, CAN YOU FEEL IT

By Matt Owen Published 11 June 26

Dance-djent becomes a thing as Polyphia gear up to release their hotly anticipated new record – and as they promised, it’s sounding heavy

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