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The 20 greatest slap bass songs of all time
By Nick Wells published
These masterful slap basslines chart the evolution of the quintessential bass technique, from Larry Graham to today's YouTube heroes

Bon Jovi rolls back the years for a new single that will give you Livin’ On a Prayer vibes
By Matt Owen published
Living Proof previews the band's upcoming album Forever, and Phil X's riff has a distinctly familiar talkbox swagger about it

Duane Betts joins Derek Trucks to cover the Allman Brothers Band’s Dreams in tribute to Dickey Betts
By Phil Weller published
The pair made guest appearances during each of their sets at Miami’s Sun, Sand and Soul festival, paying tribute to Dickey Betts, who died last month

Lou Reed once recorded an avant-garde album consisting solely of guitar feedback
By Janelle Borg published
Metal Music Machine nearly cost Reed his reputation… over the years, it became a source of inspiration for Sonic Youth and Neil Young

Blondie’s Chris Stein talks folk and jazz influences, fighting with early effects, and his MIDI future
By Joe Matera published
The co-founder of one the most beloved bands of the '70s and '80s recalls taking advantage of the time when they could go crazy in the studio, the one guitar he wishes he’d never sold, and another that you’ll recognize if you own it

Vivian Campbell talks Dio’s guitar solo advice on the 1984 classic The Last In Line
By Mark McStea published
How do you follow Holy Diver? That was the question facing Ronnie James Dio and his young band. The answer: is you double down on the metal anthems and record a stone cold classic

April 2024 Guitar World editors' picks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
From fast-rising indie rock acts and heavy playing pioneers to Beyoncé and beyond – here are our standout guitar tracks from the past 30 days

Joe Satriani and Slash team up for anthemic riffs and “intense” solos on rock concept epic
By Matt Owen published
Escape from the Machines – the latest single from Bear McCreary’s upcoming record, The Singularity – has been released as a Guitar World-exclusive premiere
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