Music Releases

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

Mike McCready has spent 20 years making a rock opera that explores an alternate history of grunge – and it’s finally ready

By Phil Weller published 13 March 26

Farewell to Seasons has been a two-decade labor of love from the Pearl Jam guitarist

Steve Vai has recorded a new solo over Van Halen’s Jump

By Phil Weller published 9 March 26

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker also features on the track

February 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Janelle Borg, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Matt Parker published 28 February 26

Two generations of virtuosos – Steve Vai and Matteo Mancuso – join forces, Midwest Emo GOATs American Football return, Anna Calvi works wonders with her Telecaster, Mateus Asato gives us long-awaited instrumental bliss, and Angine de Poitrine deliver, uh, “Dada-Pythago-Cubist Mantra-rock” – all this and much, much more

Guitar Hero producers have announced a new game – and it’s got the backing of Gibson

By Phil Weller published 27 February 26

Stage Tour has been tipped as the spiritual successor to Guitar Hero