The 10 Coolest Guitar Instrumentals of All Time By By Alan di Perna published 5 February 18 Guitar World presents the 10 coolest guitar instrumentals ever.
Randy Rhoads Condorde Guitar: Flying High Again By By Alan di Perna published 11 June 11 The story behind the top-flight limited-edition reproduction of Randy Rhoads’ legendary Concorde guitar.
Queen: Crowning Achievements By By Alan di Perna published 23 March 10 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 By By Alan di Perna published 10 November 09 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 By By Alan di Perna published 8 October 09 Guitar World recently caught up with ex-Distillers frontwoman Brody Dalle, where she talks about her current band, Spinnerette.
Gretsch Guitars: The Big Twang By By Alan di Perna published 31 August 09 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.
Silversun Pickups: Heroes of the Day By By Alan di Perna published 11 August 09 Silversun Pickups discuss their new album, Swoon, and playing with Metallica.
Steve Vai: Better Than Flex? By By Alan di Perna published 29 June 09 Naked Tracks lets you play along with Steve. Are you ready to walk on the Vai side?
The Police: Ghosts in the Machine By By Alan di Perna published 12 May 09 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 By By Alan di Perna published 12 May 09 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.
Ron Asheton: No Fun By By Alan di Perna published 11 May 09 Ron Asheton, founding guitarist for the Stooges: 1948–2009
Led Zeppelin: Rising Stars By By Alan di Perna published 14 April 09 From the demise of the Yardbirds, Jimmy Page created a new band that would reshape rock and roll for the Seventies and beyond. Guitar World presents the story behind Led Zeppelin’s launch and ascent.
Gene Simmons and Dave Navarro: Ass Men By By Alan di Perna published 13 April 09 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 By By Alan di Perna published 8 April 09 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 By By Alan di Perna published 9 December 08 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 By By Alan di Perna published 13 November 08 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 By By Alan di Perna published 7 November 08 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 By By Alan di Perna published 6 November 08 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 By By Alan di Perna published 9 October 08 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 By By Alan di Perna published 30 September 08 With his flashy new Washburn Preacher ax, Kiss axman Paul Stanley delivers a modern gospel on traditional guitar design.