Latest articles by By Chris Gill
Log Jam
The Lacey Act has made it exponentially more difficult to obtain and transport precious woods, threatening to bring international guitar trade to a halt.
From Super to Nuts: The History of Super Groups
Them Crooked Vultures are just the latest in a long line of rock supergroups. GW presents a sampling of the phenomenon, from the classiest to the craziest.
Dimebag Darrell: Reinventing the Squeal
Dimebag's innovative guitar, amp and pedal creations reflected not only his signature tone but his unique personality as well.
Vinnie Moore: Moore to Love
Vinnie Moore sits down with Guitar World and discusses his new solo album, To the Core.
Spinal Tap: It Might Get Louder
One louder, to be exact. On the 25th anniversary of their debut, Spinal Tap resurrect their career with Back from the Dead. GW plugs in and guitarist Nigel Tufnel speaks volumes.
Spinal Tap: The Unpublished Nigel Tufnel Interview!
Nigel Tufnel discusses the new Spinal Tap album, Back from the Dead.
Yngwie J. Malmsteen: Speed King
In this retrospective interview, Yngwie Malmsteen, the emperor of over-the-top ax work, talks about technique, tone and the new album that will be his magnum opus to end all tour de forces.
10 Most Earth Shaking Guitar Innovations
Guitar World sizes up the 10 most earth-shaking guitar innovations of the past 25 years.
Slipknot: The Futility of Hope
As rivers rise and civilization falls, Slipknot guitarists Jim Root and Mick Thomson find a patch of dry land and talk about their group's apocalyptic new release, All Hope Is Gone.
Kerry King: King of Pain
All hail Marshall's new Kerry King signature amp, the 2203KK JCM800! The brutal tones that made Slayer famous are now available to mere mortals.
