Latest articles by Jonathan Horsley
Gretsch G5260 Electromatic Jet Baritone review
The low-end is nigh with this classy single-cut baritone
Pale Waves on embracing “heavy distortion and chaos and power” and how The 1975's Matty Healy got them hooked on Vox's coffin-shaped Phantom
Heather Baron-Gracie and Hugo Silvani detail their evolution from a synth-pop sound to high-volume pop-punk with irresistible hooks
Darkthrone's Nocturno Culto: "I would like Metallica to record on our equipment. What would they do to express themselves through that gear?"
In this rare interview with the Darkthrone guitarist, Ted Skjellum muses on the Fender combo’s black-metal magic and why he doesn’t miss playing live…
Nile’s Karl Sanders talks new guitar partnerships, the key to heaviness and what all tech-metal bands can learn from The Beatles
Sanders has composed some of death-metal’s most pulverizing arrangements, but “people go ridiculously nuts over” his most simple songs
NAMM 2020: Gibson makes Custom Shop clone of Tony Iommi's "Monkey" 1964 SG Special
The limited edition Artist Series model is a replica of the Black Sabbath guitarist's iconic doublecut
Devin Townsend on finding his perfect guitar rig, the key to great improv and the guitarist who changed everything for him
Ahead of his Empath Europe Volume 1 Tour, Hevy Devy reflects on performing live and in the moment with no safety net
NAMM 2020: Jackson's 100% shreddable mega-launch sees signature models for Gus G and Rob Caggiano
The Pro, X and JS Series are extensively updated with a heap of super-cool new finishes and builds
NAMM 2020: ESP unveils new LTD '87 Series plus more updates to Signature and Deluxe Series
The Japanese company marks 45 years in business by going back to the future, revisiting classic designs and going all-in with a massive 2020 lineup
NAMM 2020: Charvel unveils fresh signature models for Joe Duplantier, Angel Vivaldi and Satchel
Plus plenty more stunning high-spec'd and hot-rodded electrics in the Pro Mod series
Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT review
The venerable Gretsch single-cut gets updated for the modern era and offers a classy build for not a lot of cash
The 15 best Halloween guitar songs
A trick-or-treat bag's full of sinister six-string classics to learn at the spookiest time of year
Best blues amps: electric guitar amplification for when the thrill is gone
Guitar World picks out 12 of the best blues amps from Fender, MESA/Boogie, Marshall and more
5 albums shaping the sound of modern guitar music
Why the future of guitar music is secure in the hands of Nova Twins, Mdou Moctar, Covet and more
Rabea Massaad on his synth-equipped Neural DSP Archetype plugin: “You can make it super-wide and go all ‘80s… It absolutely does Stranger Things noises”
Massaad’s signature Neural DSP Archetype plugin suite goes beyond amps and effects, with a fully functioning monosyth you trigger with your guitar, and he promises us it is awesome
Watch Steve Stevens demo his newly upgraded signature Friedman SS-100 v2 tube amp head
An update to the Billy Idol guitarist’s venerable SS-100 amp has been mooted since NAMM 2020, but the new amp with its revoiced rhythm and lead channels now looks ready for launch
From somber blues guitar duels to Shadows-esque guitar-pop: here are this week's essential guitar tracks
The best in new guitar music – featuring fresh tracks from Hermanos Gutiérrez and Dan Auerbach, Buddy Guy and Jason Isbell, Fit For a King, Demi Lovato, the Wombats and more
Red Hot Chili Peppers serve up first single from Return of the Dream Canteen with a double serving of funk
New track Tippa My Tongue is the first to be shared by the Californian stadium rockers after the surprise announcement that 2022 would yield not one but two RHCP studio albums
Bare Knuckle adds Unity humbucker set to its standard range in support of humanitarian aid
Riff for charity, with profits from the high-output humbuckers going to the Disasters Emergency Committee's humanitarian relief efforts across the globe
Watch unseen footage of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1970 performance of Fortunate Son live at the Royal Albert Hall
Footage of CCR's storming set has long been thought lost, but will be released on September 16 as a live album and film, and you can watch the premiere of Fortunate Son right here on GW
Electro-Harmonix and J Mascis team up for signature Ram’s Head Big Muff Pi – available exclusively via Reverb
“That’s my sound,” says the Dinosaur Jr. guitarist/frontman. “The Muff is always on”
Behemoth summon the darkness on face-ripping new single, Thy Becoming Eternal
The Polish extreme metal stalwarts' new album, Opvs Contra Natvram, is out September 16, and it promises to be an über-dark manifesto for rebellion
Tony Iommi explains why Geezer Butler didn’t join him and Ozzy at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
The Black Sabbath guitarist also reveals his reunion with Ozzy Osbourne was a last-minute deal that they had to keep secret
Orange Amplification updates its O Bass series of single-cut, retro bass guitars
Simplicity is the name of the game with these single-pickup basses, which arrive with an updated okoume build, a choice of Orange and Black finishes, and trio of pickguard options
