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Tony Iommi says his long-awaited solo album is coming along nicely – but he’s in no rush to finish it
By Phil Weller published
The Black Sabbath legend says his new solo record “might use some orchestration”, and he's enjoying taking his time with its creation

Tom Morello announces first-ever full-length solo rock album with single co-written with Roman Morello, who can “shred circles” around him
By Phil Weller published
The Rage Against The Machine guitarist's first rock solo album releases later this year, and it will showcase the next generation of Morello shred

What was the greatest guitar album of the 1970s?
By Damian Fanelli published
That awkward moment when you're suddenly forced to choose between Van Halen, the Allman Brothers Band, Pink Floyd, Jeff Beck and Led Zeppelin...

Kerry King on his unapologetic solo debut – and how long before Slayer jump back into the coffin
By Amit Sharma published
As one half of Slayer’s fearsome guitar attack, Kerry King shaped the sound of extreme metal. With a new album and a new sparring partner, he hasn’t mellowed…

25 acoustic guitar songs that will take your unplugged skills to the next level
By Total Guitar editors last updated
Expand your repertoire with tips and tricks for 25 classic acoustic songs, ideal for beginners and intermediate players

“There can be no more fitting sendoff to this uncompromising sonic innovator”: May 2024 Guitar World editors’ picks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
From acoustic wizards to bedroom pop mainstays, prog-metal masters and fallen heroes – here are our standout guitar tracks from the past 31 days

Lost recordings from flamenco virtuoso Paco de Lucia have been discovered – after spending 60 years stored in a meat can
By Janelle Borg published
The 21 new tracks highlight guitar virtuoso Paco de Lucía's extraordinary talent at just 11 years old

How Judas Priest made a blockbuster new album in the face of adversity – and became unstoppable
By Jon Wiederhorn published
Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton open up on their guitar tag-team approach on Invincible Shield, a bold new album that lashes out at human frailty
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