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Simon McBride has a hot tone take you’ve probably never heard beforeBy Phil Weller Published -
Laura Cox on the challenges of transitioning from YouTube to the studio – and how to conquer themBy Janelle Borg Published -
Jason Momoa saved their career. Keanu Reeves rocked up to a show. Flea let them crash at his house. How did the Bobby Lees get here?By Cheri Amour Published -
Remembering Dave Mason, the former Traffic guitarist who made a habit of playing on iconic tracksBy Henry Yates Published -
The classic (and unlikely) gear behind the Eagles’ Hotel CaliforniaBy Bill DeMain Published -
Jeff Tweedy says his mom has an eye for guitar bargains – these are the cheapest gems yetBy Phil Weller Published -
Robert Smith on the flash of inspiration that shaped the Cure's biggest hitBy Jackson Maxwell Published 4 Comments
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Blues band film TSA agent ruining $380 guitar case during pre-flight inspectionBy Janelle Borg Published -
Angine De Poitrine just upgraded their main guitar-bass hybrid – could a Godin signature model be on the way?By Janelle Borg Published 17 Comments -
Dead Pioneers on how indigenous politics and pedal-builds have powered them to punk gloryBy Jason T. Mays Published -
The thrash metal bands who deserved to make it – but didn’tBy David Konow Published 5 Comments -
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the inside story behind the Rush reunionBy Joe Bosso Published -
The recording of Nirvana's Bleach – and the band's “ultimate grunge song”By Janelle Borg Published -
Billy Idol and Steve Stevens inducted into Guitar Center’s Hollywood RockwalkBy Phil Weller Published -
It turns out the fake Russian Angine de Poitrine isn’t actually a real band. Here’s what actually happenedBy Phil Weller Published -
How Death Cab for Cutie found their second act – by embracing the weird, and guitars from their pastBy Jackson Maxwell Published
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Bassists
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How Marla Kether landed the Little Simz gig and made her debut on the UK’s biggest festival stageBy Nick Wells Published -
A guide to the basses, amps, and signature tone of Jefferson Airplane bassist Jack CasadyBy Nick Wells Published -
How a late-night drinking session with Lars Ulrich almost ruined Robert Trujillo’s Metallica auditionBy Nick Wells Published -
Jeff Berlin on meeting his bass hero – and playing White Room alongside himBy Nick Wells Published -
“David Bowie didn’t even show up”: Herbie Flowers on the making of Lou Reed’s Walk On the Wild SideBy Nick Wells Published -
The notorious final tour of the Zappa band, and his bassist’s role in its demiseBy Nick Wells Published -
How jazz bassist Richard Davis helped shape Van Morrison’s Astral WeeksBy John Goldsby Published 5 Comments -
Keanu Reeves reveals the most important bass lesson he learned from FleaBy Janelle Borg Published -
How Geezer Butler's P-Bass survived a Black Sabbath hater's attackBy Janelle Borg Published
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Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Polyphia announces 2026 world tour – and they're bringing two of the biggest names in guitar playing with themBy Phil Weller Published -
Eric Clapton ends gig early after being hit by object thrown from crowdBy Matt Owen Published 5 Comments -
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival announces 2026 lineupBy Janelle Borg Published -
Slash and Gilby Clarke play together again as former Guns N’ Roses bandmates reunite for fundraiser showBy Phil Weller Published -
Pat Metheny, Al Di Meola and more of the biggest names in jazz and fusion are playing in London this yearSponsor Content Created With Serious
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Eric Clapton announces US tour – and he’s bringing another blues guitar hero on the road with himBy Matt Owen Published 4 Comments -
Metallica announces Sphere residency – and they’ll be spared from the issues all other guitar bands have faced so farBy Matt Owen Published -
What was the guitar-like instrument played during Bad Bunny's history-making 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?By Janelle Borg Published -
Jack Osbourne sets the record straight on how much Back to the Beginning actually donated to charityBy Janelle Borg Published
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Guitarists
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Simon McBride has a hot tone take you’ve probably never heard beforeBy Phil Weller Published -
Laura Cox on the challenges of transitioning from YouTube to the studio – and how to conquer themBy Janelle Borg Published -
Jason Momoa saved their career. Keanu Reeves rocked up to a show. Flea let them crash at his house. How did the Bobby Lees get here?By Cheri Amour Published -
Remembering Dave Mason, the former Traffic guitarist who made a habit of playing on iconic tracksBy Henry Yates Published -
The classic (and unlikely) gear behind the Eagles’ Hotel CaliforniaBy Bill DeMain Published -
Jeff Tweedy says his mom has an eye for guitar bargains – these are the cheapest gems yetBy Phil Weller Published -
Robert Smith on the flash of inspiration that shaped the Cure's biggest hitBy Jackson Maxwell Published 4 Comments -
Peppino D’Agostino on his nylon-string collab with a neuroscientist that could literally heal your mindBy Joe Matera Published -
Steve Vai, Nita Strauss... Bella Perron? Why the former Plush guitarist could be our next Ibanez-toting guitar superstarBy Joe Bosso Published
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Music Releases
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What are your thoughts on the new Polyphia single?By Matt Owen Published 7 Comments -
Polyphia have invented a new genre with their rave riffing new single, CAN YOU FEEL ITBy Matt Owen Published -
Slash, Tim Henson, Guthrie Govan and Steve Vai have been assembled for an unlikely collaboration albumBy Phil Weller Published -
Mastodon’s first single with their new guitarist is a powerful tribute to Brent HindsBy Phil Weller Published -
May 2026 Guitar World Editors' PicksBy Jackson Maxwell Published -
April 2026 Guitar World Editors’ PicksBy Michael Astley-Brown Published -
March 2026 Guitar World Editors’ PicksBy Michael Astley-Brown Published -
Jimmy Page releases home demo version of Led Zep classic, Ten Years GoneBy Phil Weller Published -
Paul Gilbert’s completely unplanned Jimi Hendrix tribute set for first-ever digital releaseBy Matt Owen Published
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Robert Smith on the flash of inspiration that shaped the Cure's biggest hitBy Jackson Maxwell Published 4 Comments -
How Marla Kether landed the Little Simz gig and made her debut on the UK’s biggest festival stageBy Nick Wells Published -
A guide to the basses, amps, and signature tone of Jefferson Airplane bassist Jack CasadyBy Nick Wells Published
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