Music Releases

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

January 2026 Guitar World Editors’ Picks

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

Featuring an onslaught of leviathan power chords from Sunn O))), a bruiser of a blues rock romp from Jared James Nichols, a beautiful, heartfelt piece of desert blues from Imarhan, a genre-obliterating piece of twisty guitar genius from Tim Henson, and a whole lot more

Steve Vai guests on the new Matteo Mancuso album – and he had one piece of advice for the young virtuoso

By Phil Weller published 16 January 26

We’ll have to wait a little longer to hear their track, but the record’s dazzling first single is ramping up the excitement

Megadeth shares new single ahead of farewell record – and it’s a shred guitar celebration

By Matt Owen published 22 December 25

Let There Be Shred finds Teemu Mäntysaari playing like a man possessed – and Dave Mustaine doing karate in the music video

Guns N’ Roses share 2 new singles ahead of 2026 world tour – could the long-awaited studio album be next?

By Matt Owen published 4 December 25

Atlas and Nothin’ mark the band’s first new material since 2023