Latest articles by By Alan di Perna
The 10 Coolest Guitar Instrumentals of All Time
Guitar World presents the 10 coolest guitar instrumentals ever.
Randy Rhoads Condorde Guitar: Flying High Again
The story behind the top-flight limited-edition reproduction of Randy Rhoads’ legendary Concorde guitar.
Queen: Crowning Achievements
In 2002, Brian May took time out to reflect on a Queen box set, a DVD compilation, a stage musical based on Queen’s hit songs and the extraordinary legacy of his brilliant band for Guitar World.
Yamaha Guitars: Pacific Crossing
In 1969, a little-known Japanese instrument company took a chance and shipped a batch of guitars to the U.S. The rest is history. Guitar World celebrates 40 years of Yamaha Guitars.
Spinnerette: Web Sight
Guitar World recently caught up with ex-Distillers frontwoman Brody Dalle, where she talks about her current band, Spinnerette.
Gretsch Guitars: The Big Twang
From Bo Diddley to the Beatles to U2, Gretsch Guitars have been a key part of rock and roll’s big explosion. Guitar World celebrates more than 125 years of the company’s universal magic.
Steve Vai on his Naked Tracks boxset
Naked Tracks lets you play along with Steve. Are you ready to walk on the Vai side?
The Police: Ghosts in the Machine
For Andy Summers, everything old is new again as the Police reunite and Fender releases a limited-edition replica of the Telecaster he rode to stardom.
The Who: Not F-F-F-Fade Away
They smashed their instruments, broke musical barriers and composed some of rock’s most powerful anthems. Guitar World looks at 45 years of the Who, and their brilliant guitarist Pete Townshend.
Gene Simmons and Dave Navarro: Ass Men
In an exclusive meeting with two rock icons, Gene Simmons and Dave Navarro get together to plug Gene’s new solo album, Asshole.
New Found Glory: Moment of Glory
With a prime spot on the Warped 10th anniversary tour and a hot new album, New Found Glory appear ready to rule the pop-punk landscape.
Buddy Guy: A Man and His Blues
Jimi Hendrix learned at his feet. Eric Clapton calls him "the greatest living guitarist." On the eve of his new release, I Got Dreams, blues legend Buddy Guy reflects on his greatest recordings.
Sum 41: Blow Up
Are they a punk metal band or a metallic punk band? Sum 41 nuke the distinctions on Chuck, their heaviest album yet.
The New Guitar Gods: Mars Volta
The Mars Volta's reluctant guitar hero, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, talks about their new album, Amputechture, and his animosity for his instrument.
The New Guitar Gods: Doyle Bramhall II & Derek Trucks
Slide-guitar ace Trucks and Texan guitar wrangler Bramhall II discuss the experience of being members of Eric Clapton’s backing band.
The New Guitar Gods: Rise Against
As the Warped Tour scene splinters into punk subgenres, Rise Against continue to wave the banner for pure melodic hardcore on their latest disc, The Sufferer & the Witness
Paul Stanley: Some Kind of Minister
With his flashy new Washburn Preacher ax, Kiss axman Paul Stanley delivers a modern gospel on traditional guitar design.
