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Steve Cropper, Stax and soul guitar legend, Booker T. & the MG’s co-founder, dies at 84
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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Ola Englund on why he decided to set up his own guitar company
By Phil Weller Published
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Jeff Beck secretly played a PRS at home – and the company is trying to get it back
By Matt Owen Published
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Marcin on why he will never use a guitar pick
By Phil Weller Published
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Why Nuno Bettencourt said no when Jake E. Lee asked him to play one of his iconic Sabbath solos at Back to the Beginning
By Phil Weller Published
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Primitive solos, Luchador masks, SpongeBob SquarePants? Meet Los Straitjackets, guitar’s most out-there instrumentalists
By Gregory Adams Published
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John 5 on his final conversations with Ace Frehley and working on Peter Criss’ new record
By Andrew Daly Published
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Bands
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Six former Cradle of Filth members file lawsuit against Dani Filth and the band’s management
By Phil Weller Published
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Nuno Bettencourt solos while ‘ice skating’ – as he shreds guitar and shaves ice in new Extreme music video
By Phil Weller Published
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Alissa White-Gluz leaves Arch Enemy – and launches her solo career with the help of Michael Amott’s signature guitar
By Phil Weller Published
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Soloing next to Misha Mansoor and Marty Friedman, Heriot are next-gen metal guitar heroes-in-the-making
By Phil Weller Published
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Ritchie Blackmore’s band cancels all remaining tour dates, citing medical reasons
By Janelle Borg Published
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Kiss honor Ace Frehley with candlelit tribute at their first show in nearly 2 years
By Phil Weller Published
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Paul McCartney was meant to be the Beatles’ lead guitarist – then stage fright led him to George Harrison
By The Beatles Published
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Sub Pop-backed alt-rockers SPRINTS on guitar trolls, nylon-string fuzz wars – and the tonal benefits of olive oil
By Matt Parker Published
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Halestorm reveal the song they were originally set to play at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show
By Janelle Borg Published
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Bassists
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How a hypnotic ‘Mani’ bassline propelled one of the Stone Roses’ finest moments
By Nick Wells Published
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L.A. session bassist Pops Magellan walked away from stadium shows with megastars to shine the spotlight on her own material
By Nick Wells Published
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Joy Division co-founder Peter Hook on his friendship with Gary “Mani” Mounfield – and how groove defined his bass playing
By Janelle Borg Published
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How Juan Alderete’s infatuation with bass gear made him one of the world’s greatest authorities on pedals and effects
By Jon D’Auria Published
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How a pre-fame Stanley Clarke helped define an Aretha Franklin classic
By Chris Jisi Published
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Mani on gear, groove, and the making of Stone Roses classics
By Scott Rowley Published
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Gene Simmons on how he wished he’d handled his relationship with Ace Frehley differently
By Phil Weller Published
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Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, legendary Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies
By Matt Owen Published
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Anthony Esposito’s unique career alongside Ace Frehley, George Lynch and Jake E. Lee
By Andrew Daly Published
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Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Jim Carrey remembers Chris Cornell and Soundgarden’s generous guitar gift as he inducts them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
By Matt Owen Published
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Nancy Wilson joins Chappell Roan on stage for an explosive rendition of a Heart classic
By Janelle Borg Published
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IDLES invite Jack White to join chaotic Riot Fest guest spot – and give him the keys to Lee Kiernan’s famed Pink Mustang
By Phil Weller Published
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Johnny Depp joins Alice Cooper onstage to cover Black Sabbath’s Paranoid in honor of Ozzy Osbourne
By Matt Owen Published
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Pantera cancel tour dates to mourn Ozzy Osbourne
By Matt Owen Published
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Steve Morse tackles Led Zeppelin, Mountain, Cream and Lynyrd Skynyrd hits during intimate jam session
By Phil Weller Published
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Alex Lifeson joins Tom Morello onstage to jam a Rush classic – during surprise guest spot in the band’s home city
By Phil Weller Published
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Marcus King takes Rory Gallagher’s legendary Isle of Wight Fender Telecaster for a spin on stage
By Matt Owen Published
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“I miss being at the end of the stage and turning up my amp as loud as possible”: Oasis have performed their first live shows in 16 years – and Noel Gallagher re-embracing guitar solos after all this time is set to be a highlight of the entire reunion
By Matt Owen Published
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Guitarists
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Steve Cropper, Stax and soul guitar legend, Booker T. & the MG’s co-founder, dies at 84
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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Ola Englund on why he decided to set up his own guitar company
By Phil Weller Published
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Jeff Beck secretly played a PRS at home – and the company is trying to get it back
By Matt Owen Published
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Marcin on why he will never use a guitar pick
By Phil Weller Published
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Why Nuno Bettencourt said no when Jake E. Lee asked him to play one of his iconic Sabbath solos at Back to the Beginning
By Phil Weller Published
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Primitive solos, Luchador masks, SpongeBob SquarePants? Meet Los Straitjackets, guitar’s most out-there instrumentalists
By Gregory Adams Published
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John 5 on his final conversations with Ace Frehley and working on Peter Criss’ new record
By Andrew Daly Published
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Steve Lukather was hanging out with Eddie Van Halen, when Jimmy Page paid him the highest compliment
By Janelle Borg Published
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Kim Deal on finally making her solo debut, working with Steve Albini and why she hates bright guitar tones
By Jim Beaugez Published
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Music Releases
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“The perfect marriage of Aerosmith and the Cult. An Aerocult, if you will”: November 2025 Guitar World Editors’ Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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October 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Mateus Asato left Bruno Mars and Jessie J to begin his solo career – and now his debut single is finally here
By Phil Weller Published
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September 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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After causing a stir at the VMAs, Yungblud and Aerosmith are officially releasing an EP together
By Phil Weller Published
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Jacob Collier’s new album is a love letter to the guitar – and alternate tunings
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Steve Morse has announced his first new album since leaving Deep Purple – and it’s set to feature Eric Johnson and John Petrucci
By Phil Weller Published
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August 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Dave Mustaine announces new Megadeth album will be his last
By Matt Owen Published
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More about Artists
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John 5 on his final conversations with Ace Frehley and working on Peter Criss’ new record
By Andrew Daly Published
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Steve Lukather was hanging out with Eddie Van Halen, when Jimmy Page paid him the highest compliment
By Janelle Borg Published
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Kim Deal on finally making her solo debut, working with Steve Albini and why she hates bright guitar tones
By Jim Beaugez Published
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