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Guitar Worled September 2026 Editors' Picks
Guitar World’s tracks of the month – our editors pick their guitar highlights

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

Featuring tortuous djent riffs, an 8-bit party rocker, Phoebe Bridgers’ grungiest song to date, a massive shoegaze soundscape, and Steven Wilson’s latest prog opus

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English Rock musician John Sykes, of the group Whitesnake, performs onstage at the UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, November 10, 1984
Former Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes’ final recordings to be released as an EP this November

By Janelle Borg Published

The esteemed guitarist passed away in 2024 at 65 after a battle with cancer

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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai perform at Fox Theater on April 04, 2026 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images)
Steve Vai and Joe Satriani’s first joint studio album is finally coming out

By Phil Weller Published

The Sea of Emotion will arrive before the year is out

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GW Aug 26 Editor's Picks [L-R]: Johnny Marr, Kele Okereke, Grace Bowers, Tim Henson, Phoebe Bridgers
Guitar World Editors’ Picks – our favorite tracks this month

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

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

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Stage Tour Kramer guitar controller
Guitar Hero’s spiritual successor is stacked with iconic tracks – but some big hitters are missing

By Phil Weller Published

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

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The Beatles perform 'Rain' and 'Paperback Writer' on BBC TV show 'Top Of The Pops' in London on 16th June 1966
The Beatles’ Day Tripper almost didn’t have its iconic guitar riff – as a recently unearthed recording reveals

By Janelle Borg Published

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

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

By Matt Owen Published

New single Power in the Blood is out now

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Musical guest Phoebe Bridgers performs on Jimmy Fallon, Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Phoebe Bridgers’ new album features one of the most eclectic guitar lineups we’ve seen in years

By Phil Weller Published

Guitarists from across the musical map joined forces on Lost Weekend

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Estevan Gutiérrez of Hermanos Gutiérrez performs at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on May 27, 2025
July 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks

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

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

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Tony Iommi - Photo by Ross Halfin
Tony Iommi announces first solo album in 21 years – hear the new single, World Alone

By Phil Weller Published

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

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