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Yungblud, Dream Theater, Wet Leg, Turnstile among guitar’s heavy hitters at the 2026 Grammy nominations
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Rick Beato was offered the chance to play guitars from Eric Johnson, Peter Frampton and Larry Carlton – here’s why he turned them down
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Wolfgang Van Halen on the panic attack he suffered on the way to his Metallica support – and how it inspired his new album
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Every year, Rob Scallon and Andrew Huang write and record an album in a day. For 2025, they did it in an open Guitar Center – and used any gear they wanted
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How Eric Bell wrote one of Thin Lizzy’s most iconic guitar solos
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Jason Isbell has shared his bizarre method for breaking in new acoustics – and you’ll never guess what it is
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Billy Strings nails Jake E Lee's Bark at the Moon solo while dressed as a werewolf
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Sub Pop-backed alt-rockers SPRINTS on guitar trolls, nylon-string fuzz wars – and the tonal benefits of olive oil
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Halestorm reveal the song they were originally set to play at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show
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Conjurer just dropped a modern sludge-metal classic – and they made it using custom guitars with satanic scale lengths
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Deftones' White Pony was one of the first metal masterpieces of the new millennium. Its creation was anything but smooth sailing
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“Extreme music expresses hardship and suffering – but we’re reaching towards joy”: Introducing Agriculture, the “ecstatic black metal” band who recorded their sophomore LP as the LA wildfires closed in
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Stray Cats cancel fall tour as Brian Setzer battles “serious illness”
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How Greta Van Fleet ended up in the new Bruce Springsteen biopic
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David Gilmour sets the record straight on the chance of a Pink Floyd reunion with Roger Waters
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The day the Beatles visited New York’s most legendary guitar store
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How Oteil Burbridge set about replacing Phil Lesh to become Dead & Company’s new singing bass hero
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The lead single from Van Halen’s 1991 album with Sammy Hagar combines a thunderous bassline with a revved-up power drill
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Robert Trujillo gatecrashes group Enter Sandman lesson at Guitar Center
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Ben Shepherd reveals his fears surrounding Chris Cornell’s final tour – and names the producer of the new Soundgarden record
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Few bassists can match the technical ability of Mohini Dey, thanks to her work with Steve Vai, Willow Smith and just about everyone else
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Bass journeyman Jo Burt on playing with Freddie Mercury, Brian Setzer and The Troggs – and getting booted from Black Sabbath
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Described as the 4-string equivalent of painting with a sledgehammer, Van Halen’s Ultra Bass was not your typical bass solo
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How Sting’s 1953 P-Bass set the tone for this Police classic
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Scott Sorry, former Wildhearts bassist, has died aged 47
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Nancy Wilson joins Chappell Roan on stage for an explosive rendition of a Heart classic
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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
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Johnny Depp joins Alice Cooper onstage to cover Black Sabbath’s Paranoid in honor of Ozzy Osbourne
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Pantera cancel tour dates to mourn Ozzy Osbourne
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Steve Morse tackles Led Zeppelin, Mountain, Cream and Lynyrd Skynyrd hits during intimate jam session
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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
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Marcus King takes Rory Gallagher’s legendary Isle of Wight Fender Telecaster for a spin on stage
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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
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Steven Tyler makes triumphant return to the stage with Back to Beginning set
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Rick Beato was offered the chance to play guitars from Eric Johnson, Peter Frampton and Larry Carlton – here’s why he turned them down
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Wolfgang Van Halen on the panic attack he suffered on the way to his Metallica support – and how it inspired his new album
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Every year, Rob Scallon and Andrew Huang write and record an album in a day. For 2025, they did it in an open Guitar Center – and used any gear they wanted
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How Eric Bell wrote one of Thin Lizzy’s most iconic guitar solos
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Jason Isbell has shared his bizarre method for breaking in new acoustics – and you’ll never guess what it is
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Billy Strings nails Jake E Lee's Bark at the Moon solo while dressed as a werewolf
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He’s inspired by Buddy Guy, played EVH in a Van Halen tribute band and made his name in GA-20 – say hello to Pat Faherty's new power trio
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Rory Block left home as a teenager then met and impressed her blues heroes
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Tom Petty wanted to turn a catchy riff into a much-needed hit. He didn't stop playing it until he did
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October 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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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
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September 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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After causing a stir at the VMAs, Yungblud and Aerosmith are officially releasing an EP together
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Jacob Collier’s new album is a love letter to the guitar – and alternate tunings
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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
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August 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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Dave Mustaine announces new Megadeth album will be his last
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“Nuno Bettencourt isn’t the only one keeping Eddie Van Halen’s fire burning – the most underrated guitarist on the planet just gave him a run for his money”: July 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks
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Billy Strings nails Jake E Lee's Bark at the Moon solo while dressed as a werewolf
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How Oteil Burbridge set about replacing Phil Lesh to become Dead & Company’s new singing bass hero
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He’s inspired by Buddy Guy, played EVH in a Van Halen tribute band and made his name in GA-20 – say hello to Pat Faherty's new power trio
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