Articles by: Jeff Kitts

Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge

Alter Bridge: "All I want to do is learn new guitar lines on Instagram and get inspired by other players - it’s like I’m 21 years old again"

By Jeff Kitts

Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti discuss solo projects, dealing with such a large creative output and their latest album Walk The Sky

Austin Meade: "Heavier songs give us more opportunities to create guitar tradeoffs"

By Jeff Kitts

He’s just a good ol’ boy from Texas with a flair for heartfelt Americana rock and a killer mustache, trying to make a name for himself

Tony Iommi names the best - and worst - Black Sabbath albums

By Jeff Kitts

The heart and soul of Black Sabbath offers his own thoughts on the highs and lows of the band's vast discography

The 50 best Iron Maiden songs of all time

By Brad Angle, Richard Bienstock, Jeff Kitts

Troopers, Killers, Damned Children, and Ancient Mariners! Guitar World proudly presents the 50 greatest Maiden tracks

Turkish metal guitarist Demir Demirkan on how writing in English shaped his latest album, Elysium in Ashes

By Jeff Kitts

The hard-rocking shredder by way of Istanbul looking to make a name for himself on American Shores

Sabaton: "People have told us that they passed their history exams in school because of our songs"

By Jeff Kitts

In-depth with the mighty power-metal band from Sweden who built a thriving career singing about just about all things war

The Underground Thieves' Nick Perri on ignoring directives from Eddie Van Halen, and why he's more satisfied with his tone than ever before

By Jeff Kitts

The former Silvertide man discusses his new band, and how he learned to stop worrying and love a simple guitar rig

Pantera's Dimebag Darrell Chooses His 12 Favorite Songs in 1993 Guitar World Interview

By Jeff Kitts

Pantera's six-shooting Texas tornado pumps up his 12 favorite tunes-hair-raising, fist-pumping metal classics that every self-respecting guitarist should know.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Black Sabbath

By Jeff Kitts

Consider yourself a Black Sabbath expert? Here are 10 things even the most die-hard Sabbath fan may not know.

Guitar Gods Playing Cards: Show Your Support for Our Kickstarter Campaign!

By Jeff Kitts

Help us launch the first ever deck of playing cards featuring Jimi Hendrix, Randy Rhoads, Tony Iommi, Kirk Hammett, John Petrucci and many other guitar icons!

Judas Priest's Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner Talk New Album, 'Redeemer of Souls'

By Jeff Kitts

A few years ago, it looked as though Judas Priest was finished. But with the ferocious new album Redeemer of Souls, the Metal Gods have regained their mojo and are looking forward to the future.

A Clean and Sober Ace Frehley Discusses Kiss' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Debacle and More

By Jeff Kitts

Crown the Empire Guitarist Bennett Vogelman's 2014 Summer Tour Survival Guide — Warped Tour

By Jeff Kitts

As part of our 2014 Summer Tour Survival Guide, we talk to Bennett Vogelman of Crown the Empire about the sweatiest show he's ever played, and keeping crowds engaged.

Miss May I Guitarist Justin Aufdemkampe's 2014 Summer Tour Survival Guide — Mayhem Fest

By Jeff Kitts

As part of our 2014 Summer Tour Survival Guide, we talk to Justin Aufdemkampe of Miss May I about the sweatiest show he's ever played, and his tips for playing in the extreme heat.

Darkest Hour Guitarist Mike Schliebaum's 2014 Summer Tour Survival Guide — Mayhem

By Jeff Kitts

As part of our 2014 Summer Tour Survival Guide, we talk to Mike Schliebaum of Darkest Hour about the sweatiest show he's ever played, and about the gear he'll be using on tour this summer.

The Great Unknown: Kim Thayil & Chris Cornell Talk Soundgarden's 'Superunknown'

By Jeff Kitts

In Tribute: The Complete, Untold Story of Slayer's Jeff Hanneman

By Jeff Kitts

Pepper Keenan on the Upcoming Down EP, ‘Down IV—Part Two,’ and the Possibility of Reuniting with Corrosion of Conformity

By Jeff Kitts

Is Pepper Keenan open to a C.O.C. reunion?

A Tribute to Jeff Hanneman: The Slayer Guitarist’s Wife Recalls the Spider-Bite Incident and How It Lead to Her Husband’s Downfall

By Jeff Kitts

AC/DC Photo Gallery: Inside the New 'Let There Be Rock' Box Set

By Jeff Kitts

Complete photo gallery of all contents inside AC/DC's new Let There Be Rock Limited Collector's Edition steel box set.

Video: Joe Robinson's Acoustic Warmup

By Jeff Kitts

Acoustic phenom gears up for a lesson in the Guitar World studio.

Video: Metal Mike Chlasciak in the Guitar World Studio

By Jeff Kitts

Metal Mike Chlasciak gets loose in the Guitar World studio before filming a new batch of lesson videos.

Video: Loudness' Akira Takasaki--the "Crazy Nights" Riff

By Jeff Kitts

Loudness guitarist Akira Takasaki plays "Crazy Nights" in the Guitar World studio.

Video: Ozzy Osbourne Checks Out the New Blizzard of Ozz/Diary of a Madman Box Set!

By Jeff Kitts

Video of Ozzy Osbourne unboxing the new Blizzard of Ozz/Diary of a Madman box set!

GW 30th Anniversary Book - see inside!

By Jeff Kitts

Guitar World celebrates 30 years with new 300-plus page book.