Jeff Gilbert

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WEMBLEY ARENA Photo of Mike McCREADY and PEARL JAM, Mike McCready performing live onstage

Mike McCready breaks down the gear and inspiration behind 15 landmark Pearl Jam tracks

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In this classic 1995 interview, the Seattle great details how the tricks he “stole directly from Ace Frehley, Angus Young and Keith Richards” wound up on choice Pearl Jam and Temple of the Dog cuts

Rock singer Kurt Cobain (1967 - 1994) performs on stage with Nirvana at the MTV Video Music Awards, September 10, 1992..

Kurt Cobain's final Guitar World interview: “We play so hard that we can’t tune our guitars fast enough. People can relate to that”

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The Nirvana icon discusses his love for the Fender Mustang and why he wouldn't endorse Gibson in his last conversation with GW, which took place during the week of Nevermind's release

Metallica's 1991 Guitar World cover

Metallica's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett reveal The Black Album's deepest, darkest secrets in this classic 1991 Guitar World interview

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Shortly before their seminal self-titled LP went stratospheric, the metal titans tell all: arguing over guitar solos, shaking up their gear, fighting with Bob Rock, and the mystery behind ...And Justice For All's missing bass

From the Archive: South of the Border with Pantera and Kiss, 1997

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When Pantera headed to Mexico City to open for their heroes, Kiss, Guitar World's Jeff Gilbert was there. It was an experience neither he nor you will soon forget.

Angus Young of AC/DC Discusses Guitar Riffs and Brown Gibson SG's in 1991 Guitar World Interview

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