Blackstar unveils the mega-affordable, livestream-compatible ACOUSTIC:CORE 30 By Sam Roche Players can connect the amp directly to their phone for use with apps like GarageBand and Instagram Live
Levara, featuring guitarist Trev Lukather, share debut single, Heaven Knows By Richard Bienstock The SoCal trio offers up “fast-paced, in-your-face rock ‘n’ roll,” says Trev, son of Toto legend Steve Lukather
Joe Bonamassa gives Guitar World an exclusive video tour of his newly-acquired Albert King-inspired Flying V and ’59 Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" By Richard Bienstock JoBo also shared the video for his blues-rocking new single, Lookout Man!
PRS closes out its 35th anniversary with Paul’s 85 Private Stock run of guitars personally spec’d by Paul Reed Smith By Richard Bienstock Limited edition model headlined by wide-curl maple top, Peruvian mahogany neck, PRS TCI pickups and brilliant Electric Tiger Glow finish
A busker in Scotland had his guitar smashed on the street – so Jack White bought him a new one By Richard Bienstock “Thanks Jack, you’re a legend,” says Matt Grant, the new owner of a $3,000-plus Fender Custom Shop Strat
Add some snap, crackle and pop to your tone with SolidGoldFx’s NU-33 Vinyl Engine By Richard Bienstock New chorus/vibrato pedal features a built-in noise generator to conjure the warm lo-fi sounds of your favorite records
Tony Iommi unravels the enduring legacy of Black Sabbath in Australian Guitar #140, out now! By Australian Guitar Plus plenty more in our epic final issue for 2020!
Firewind: Gone With The Wind By Matt Doria Firewind are officially back, and as Gus G fills us in, more fiery than ever before.
Australian Guitar's Fresh Frets: Vol. 5 By Matt Doria On the lookout for your next favourite Aussie band? You've come to the right place – here are eight of the locals we're loving most at the moment!
Diesel: The Suburban Spark By Matt Doria Diesel takes us for a ride through Sunset Suburbia: a piercingly poignant rock ’n’ roll paradise.
Asking Alexandria: Up In Flames By Matt Doria A decade on since their debut, Asking Alexandria embrace the fact they couldn’t more different now if they tried.
CD Review: Stand Atlantic - Pink Elephant By Matt Doria "Prepare to smash the heck out of your replay buttons."
Make Them Suffer: The New Sound Of Suffering By Matt Doria Make Them Suffer leap into a scorching new world beyond the boundaries of metalcore.
Enter Shikari: Unlocking The Truth By Matt Doria On what may just be the album to define 2020, Enter Shikari pull an impressive double feat, both returning to form /and/ reaching new heights.
Spotlight: Oli Leimbach of Lime Cordiale By Matt Doria The new album, 14 Steps To A Better You, is out now via Chugg.
CD Review: Ocean Alley - Lonely Diamond By Matt Doria "Despite coming out in the dead of winter, Ocean Alley have brewed up the perfect summer soundtrack in LP3."
Custard: Fresh ’N’ Funky By Matt Doria When it came to make LP8, Custard took full advantage of their spontaneous whimsicality.
Megan Washington: The Most Bountiful Harvest By Matt Doria Six years in the making, Megan Washington makes a career-defining declaration of personal growth and powerful self-realisation with Batflowers.
Mark Seymour: On The Dawn Of Greatness By Matt Doria Most of us pass the time on road trips by reading or playing games. Mark Seymour, on the other hand, writes albums.
CD Review: In Hearts Wake - Kaliyuga By Matt Doria "Kaliyuga shines as an exceptionally dynamic showcase of intense passion, emotion and talent."
Neck Deep: Diving Deeper By Matt Doria Neck Deep have always had a knack for making bold statements in album titles. But with their experimental pop-punk opera, All Distortions Are Intentional, they’ve gone above and beyond.
Hockey Dad: Sweet Riffs For Smart Kids By Matt Doria Wollongong’s Hockey Dad throw caution to the wind on album #3, soaring past their indie-punk roots into a whole new world of rock ’n’ roll insanity.
DMA’s: Glowing Somewhere New By Matt Doria For Sydney Britpop revivalists DMA’s, LP3 is a shot at coming full-circle with some spicy new beats.
Guitar tutorial + Q&A: Grenade Jumper amp up the adrenaline with new punk gem "The Power You Flaunted" By Matt Doria We learn how some unexpectedly heavy influences led to this all-out banger.
CD Review: Georgia Marley - Yearning By Matt Doria "Twirling dry, twangy folk guitars around ethereal synths and clicky, minimalist beats, Georgia Marley makes a strikingly sharp first impression on Yearning."
Guitar playthrough + Q&A: Make Way For Man go balls-to-the-wall with the ripping "Rites" By Matt Doria See how guitarist Drew Shepherd tears through the Perth band's cataclysmic new single.
Classic gear: Gibson Flying V By Rod Brakes Futuristic in both design and success, the Flying V was ahead of its time
Deep Sea Diver's Jessica Dobson: "I wanted the guitar to be more natural on this record, because what I was saying was truer and lyrically stated” By Matt Parker The Deep Sea Diver guitarist talks the guitars and themes behind the band's bold new album, Impossible Weight
Firewind: Gone With The Wind By Matt Doria Firewind are officially back, and as Gus G fills us in, more fiery than ever before.
Paul Kossoff's 'Stripped Top' 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard up close and personal By Jamie Dickson Steve Clarke walks us through the features of the guitar used to wax All Right Now
Jah Wobble on his 5 essential bass albums By Bass Player Staff Celebrating the back catalog of the former Public Image Ltd. bassist – all the hits, the misses and the maybes
Joey Molland looks back on Badfinger's tumultuous, remarkable career – 50 years on By Joe Bosso The story of the British power pop phenomenon is one of hits, Beatles, music industry sharks and tragedy
10 best pedalboards 2020: bring order to your stompbox collection with these budget-spanning ‘boards By Jonathan Horsley Get the best from your effects with these 'boards from Voodoo Lab, Boss, Friedman and more
Best acoustic guitars 2020: 11 top strummers for beginner to pro guitarists By Chris Corfield Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more
The best electric guitars under $1,000 2020: 9 top options for beginners and experts By Guitar World Staff From updated classics to modern single- and double-cut options, here's our pick of electric guitars that deliver for less than a grand
The 9 best guitar wireless systems 2020: set your playing free, from the rehearsal room to the stage By Jonathan Horsley Cut the cable with a wireless transmitter/receiver – these are the best guitar wireless systems for all budgets
6 best acoustic guitars under $500: our top picks, including acoustic-electric guitars By Chris Bird These cheap acoustic guitars are ideal for everything from folk and indie guitar to blues and country
The best acoustic guitar strings 2020: plus everything you need to know about acoustic strings By Chris Corfield 11 of the best acoustic guitar string sets to suit every budget and playing style, whether you're practicing, recording or playing live
Taylor American Dream AD27 & AD17 Blacktop review By Neville Marten If you love Taylor guitars but hanker for something more organic and vintage in look and sound, read on…
Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster review By Dave Burrluck If the world doesn’t have enough vintage-style Telecasters already, here’s another one. The trouble is, it’s rather good
Fender Mustang GTX100 review By Chris Gill A modeling combo with all mod cons and a footswitch that makes it ideal for performance
Laney Cub-Super12 review By Nick Guppy Laney’s new tube combo blends cool looks and boutique tone at a price you really can afford
EVH Striped Series Shark review By Chris Gill A spot-on replica of Eddie Van Halen's most aggressive electric with super-hot tones and a shreddable neck
