Latest articles by Phil Weller
Wes Borland cosplays as an ’80s-era James Hetfield while opening for Metallica
The attention to detail, right down to his guitar of choice and the 'mod' he's made to it, needs to be applauded
Vivian Campbell names his new guitar hero
The British blues rock guitarist received Campbell’s seal of approval on social media
Joe Bonamassa might be the king of vintage gear – but most of his pedalboard is off the shelf
With some exceptions – which can be replaced on a budget – the guitarist’s current pedalboard is surprisingly humble
Wolfgang Van Halen has dropped his initials from the Mammoth band name
The band trimmed Mammoth WVH to Mammoth earlier this year – and for the multi-instrumentalist, it’s a change he’s been desperate to make
Harley Benton serves big Charvel and EVH energy, paying homage to the golden age of shred with a pair of $500 Superstrats
Two keenly spec’d Superstrats land with single- or dual-humbucker configurations and Floyd Rose systems
Fender’s Blues Junior has been upgraded for its 30th anniversary
With new-and-improved circuitry, a smoother spring reverb, and some tasty aesthetic touches, the Blues Junior is celebrating its birthday in style
Bootsy Collins and Buckethead reflect on their first meeting – but the guitarist speaks through his Les Paul
Collins talks and Buckethead riffs in the strangest guitar interview of 2025
Behringer’s back with another on-the-nose clone – this time of a cult Moog filter pedal from the 2000s
It’s the latest entry into Behringer’s catalog of vintage-inspired pedals, following the controversial Centara overdrive Klon copy
Joe Bonamassa on the evacuation of Nerdville following L.A. wildfires
The guitarist’s worst fears nearly played out in January and he knew he could only save select gear picks – here’s what he picked
Taylor has introduced one key twist to its high-end Gold Label Grand Pacific body shape
Six new models offer the Gold Label’s proprietary Fanned V-bracing system and debut some updated body dimensions for a deeper sound
Jason Becker hails Matteo Mancuso as a guitar hero destined for greatness
Mancuso impressed Becker with both his virtuosity and his heart
Steven Van Zandt sidelined from Bruce Springsteen tour following emergency surgery
The 74-year-old missed a recent show after experiencing shooting pains, and was rushed to the hospital the next day
Wolfgang Van Halen pulls out of Black Sabbath’s last show – here’s why
The Mammoth frontman has dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with his tour with Creed
Rainger FX’s Razor Fuzz is a dirt pedal with a guitar pick modeler
The innovative feature adds harsh and unique overtones, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted
Fender Japan revives an unconventional classic with new Blue Flower Series
Three Fender models are dressed in the floral design, which emerged in the 1960s alongside the revered Paisley finish
Joe Bonamassa explains how to make any Fender Strat the “Swiss army knife of guitars”
The guitarist has detailed how to mimic infamous Les Paul and SG tones from the instrument, believing its versatility is unmatched
Behringer makes sweeping changes to its $69 Klon copy in the wake of Bill Finnegan’s lawsuit
The Klon Centaur’s creator called the pedal a “blatant counterfeit” and the German brand has moved to avoid any further repercussions
Earl Slick on the time he jammed in front of Buddy Guy at the blues great’s club
Guy would later invite Slick to jam with him, and it was a night that blew the Bowie guitarist’s mind
Herman Li revolutionizes the PRS template with the Chleo – a signature model 4 years in the making
A new body shape with radical contours, custom Fishman pickups, 13 tonal voices, and a floating trem stabilizer headline the Chleo, which ushers in a new era for PRS guitars
Warren Haynes picks his favorite Gov’t Mule guitar riffs and shows you how to play them – properly
The blues rock giant sits down with Guitar World to go through his back catalog of riffs, picking out a few favorites along the way
A 15-year-old guitarist was brought onstage by Yungblud to riff in front of 30,000 people – and it was only the second time he’d played live
The aspiring rocker seized his moment and absolutely nailed his time in the spotlight
Ozzy Osbourne’s last show hinged on Jake E. Lee’s involvement
The show will mark the first time Lee and Ozzy have performed together since the 1980s
Wrecking Crew director responds to Carol Kaye’s criticisms of the film
The esteemed session player recently rejected an invitation to her induction ceremony
