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Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt play Van Halen hits with ex-VH bassist Michael Anthony
By Janelle Borg published
Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt’s side-project, The Coverups, also covered Kiss, Nirvana, and David Bowie this past weekend

New research reveals the world’s most Googled guitar riffs and chord progressions
By Phil Weller published
A total of 271 songs and 2,314,336 Google searches were analyzed, with a riff many believe to be played on bass claiming the top spot

The 25 greatest Allman Brothers Band songs
By Alan Paul published
From Dickey Betts’ iconic instrumentals to the tracks that made ABB one of rock’s most revered jam groups, here are the best Allman Brothers Band cuts from across their catalog – and the stories behind them

Pearl Jam used Dumble amps on new album Dark Matter, reveals producer Andrew Watt
By Janelle Borg published
The late Alexander Dumble made four custom amps for the A-list producer

Tribute album to be released in honor of Little Feat and Mothers of Inventions guitarist Lowell George
By Janelle Borg published
Elvis Costello, Ben Harper and Dave Alvin are among those paying tribute to the work of the late slide virtuoso

12 blues guitar albums that chart the genre – and the instrument’s – evolution
By Ellie Rogers published
From Son House to Eric Gales, John Lee Hooker to Albert Collins, these classics highlight how blues guitar has changed over the years – its stories, tones and techniques all passed down and reinvented

Joe Satriani & Steve Vai – America's hottest new instrumental duo! Only in the new Guitar World
By Damian Fanelli published
Plus! Judas Priest, Black Crowes, Matteo Mancuso, Dillinger Escape Plan, Robby Krieger, Carlos Cavazo, 10 Beatles/Stones collaborations, Lerxst Chi head & cabinet reviewed and more!

Why Klaus Voormann’s bassline on John Lennon’s Whatever Gets You Thru The Night is a must-listen
By Chris Jisi published
The German musician and artist was John Lennon's bass guitarist of choice for two decades

Heart performed Stairway to Heaven for Led Zeppelin – and reduced Robert Plant to tears
By Matt Owen published
When Led Zeppelin were awarded the Kennedy Center Honors in 2012, they were treated to an emotional rendition of their 1971 classic, performed by Ann and Nancy Wilson with the help of John Bonham's son

“I could have headed towards blues or shred. I chose blues… Fast-forward to 2020, I decided to become a 12 year-old learning guitar again – I went the other way and got an Ibanez with a Floyd Rose!” Gary Clark Jr. is finally unleashing his inner shredder
By Amit Sharma published
On his powerful and experimental new album, Gary Clark Jr. is channeling the pioneering spirit of the greats and finding new shades of blue
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