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Brandi Carlile was instrumental in bringing Joni Mitchell back on stage – but faced a lot of criticism for her efforts
In 2015, Mitchell suffered a brain aneurysm that left her unable to walk, talk, sing or play guitar. Carlile took the initiative to support the legend and eventually helped her perform again at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival
Yungblud, Dream Theater, Wet Leg, Turnstile among guitar’s heavy hitters at the 2026 Grammy nominations
There are no guitar-led artists in the AOTY shortlist but there's no shortage of guitar talent here, including Joe Bonamassa, Billy Strings, Buddy Guy, Larkin Poe, and Deftones
Rick Beato was offered the chance to play guitars from Eric Johnson, Peter Frampton and Larry Carlton – here’s why he turned them down
What would you do if Frampton handed you his black Les Paul? Beato? He handed it right back
Wolfgang Van Halen on the panic attack he suffered on the way to his Metallica support – and how it inspired his new album
Flying out to Mexico City, Wolfgang felt his body betray him – a terrifying experience that turned out kinda useful when writing The End
Every year, Rob Scallon and Andrew Huang write and record an album in a day. For 2025, they did it in an open Guitar Center – and used any gear they wanted
The two YouTubers have taken their First of October recording project to the public domain
How Eric Bell wrote one of Thin Lizzy’s most iconic guitar solos
Originally an Irish traditional song, Whiskey in the Jar found new life in Thin Lizzy's – and, eventually, Metallica's – respective repertoires
Jason Isbell has shared his bizarre method for breaking in new acoustics – and you’ll never guess what it is
There’s science behind the madness. We promise
Billy Strings nails Jake E Lee's Bark at the Moon solo while dressed as a werewolf
What better way to celebrate Halloween and pay homage to two metal greats?
Guitar World deals of the week: get the lowdown on the best early Black Friday deals, including a massive $670 off a signature Gretsch, and a limited edition Squier with a gigantic $218 reduction
Your weekly digest of the best early Black Friday guitar deals from all corners of the web, hand-picked by Guitar World's gear experts
Ernie Ball fights battery waste with new rechargeable AA and 9V batteries that are tailored for effects pedals and active guitars
With recharge times as quick as 75 minutes to 80%, Ernie Ball guarantees that these batteries deliver a “consistent, full-voltage performance across instruments, wireless packs, pedals, tuners, and more”
