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 Xan McCurdy on Cake, dumping Joe Satriani, and buying the wrong guitar thanks to Keith RichardsBy Andrew Daly Published 
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 Samantha Fish on the magic of 335s, “best” players – and why the North Hill Country Delta blues is a bottomless well of inspirationBy Damon Orion Published 
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 Scott Sorry, former Wildhearts bassist, has died aged 47By Phil Weller Published 
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 How Paz Lenchantin’s departure from the Pixies led to her first-ever solo albumBy Nick Wells Published 
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 Justin Hawkins on his run-in with Ace Frehley – who saw the funny side to their ‘spat’By Phil Weller Published 
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 Ricky Byrd on tracking with Joan Jett, his Franken-Tele, and how sobriety has improved his playingBy Andrew Daly Published 
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 The vintage guitar Bruce Springsteen sent Jeremy Allen White so he could learn to playBy Matt Owen Published 
 
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 “Extreme music expresses hardship and suffering – but we’re reaching towards joy”: Introducing Agriculture, the “ecstatic black metal” band who recorded their sophomore LP as the LA wildfires closed inBy Dan Bradley Published 
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 Stray Cats cancel fall tour as Brian Setzer battles “serious illness”By Jackson Maxwell Published 
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 How Greta Van Fleet ended up in the new Bruce Springsteen biopicBy Janelle Borg Published 
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 David Gilmour sets the record straight on the chance of a Pink Floyd reunion with Roger WatersBy Janelle Borg Published 
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 The day the Beatles visited New York’s most legendary guitar storeBy Jackson Maxwell Published 
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 Alex Lifeson reveals his biggest challenge when preparing for the Rush reunion tourBy Janelle Borg Published 
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 Two legends of fretless bass, one whip-smart genius shredder – how a mind-blowing Testament x Pestilence fusion project came togetherBy Gregory Adams Published 
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 Nova Twins on keeping sonic secrets, putting vocals through a Plexi – and blowing up ampsBy Phil Weller Published 
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 Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee announce Rush reunion tour – and name who will be playing drumsBy Janelle Borg Published 
 
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Bassists
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 Scott Sorry, former Wildhearts bassist, has died aged 47By Phil Weller Published 
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 How Paz Lenchantin’s departure from the Pixies led to her first-ever solo albumBy Nick Wells Published 
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 How Geddy Lee created one of the most outrageous bass tones of all time for a Rush fantasy classicBy Nick Wells Published 
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 When Anthony Jackson came up with the idea for a six-string bass, he struggled to find anyone to build itBy Chris Jisi Published 
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 Limp Bizkit remain one of the biggest nu-metal bands ever – but they wouldn't have taken those giant strides without bassist Sam RiversBy Joel McIver Published 
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 How Rudy Sarzo said no to Sharon Osbourne and still got the Ozzy gig – with a little help from Randy RhoadsBy Jonathan Horsley Published 
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 Fred Durst pays emotional tribute to Sam Rivers, explains why Limp Bizkit couldn't have happened without himBy Phil Weller Published 
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 The chance meeting between Pino Palladino and D’Angelo that helped create the sound of the vaunted Voodoo albumBy Nick Wells Published 
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 Anthony Jackson, low-end legend who pioneered the concept of the modern six-string bass, dies aged 73By Phil Weller Published 
 
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Concert, Gigs & Tours
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 Nancy Wilson joins Chappell Roan on stage for an explosive rendition of a Heart classicBy Janelle Borg Published 
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 IDLES invite Jack White to join chaotic Riot Fest guest spot – and give him the keys to Lee Kiernan’s famed Pink MustangBy Phil Weller Published 
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 Johnny Depp joins Alice Cooper onstage to cover Black Sabbath’s Paranoid in honor of Ozzy OsbourneBy Matt Owen Published 
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 Pantera cancel tour dates to mourn Ozzy OsbourneBy Matt Owen Published 
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 Steve Morse tackles Led Zeppelin, Mountain, Cream and Lynyrd Skynyrd hits during intimate jam sessionBy Phil Weller Published 
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 Alex Lifeson joins Tom Morello onstage to jam a Rush classic – during surprise guest spot in the band’s home cityBy Phil Weller Published 
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 Marcus King takes Rory Gallagher’s legendary Isle of Wight Fender Telecaster for a spin on stageBy Matt Owen Published 
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 “I miss being at the end of the stage and turning up my amp as loud as possible”: Oasis have performed their first live shows in 16 years – and Noel Gallagher re-embracing guitar solos after all this time is set to be a highlight of the entire reunionBy Matt Owen Published 
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 Steven Tyler makes triumphant return to the stage with Back to Beginning setBy Matt Owen Published 
 
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Guitarists
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 Xan McCurdy on Cake, dumping Joe Satriani, and buying the wrong guitar thanks to Keith RichardsBy Andrew Daly Published 
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 Samantha Fish on the magic of 335s, “best” players – and why the North Hill Country Delta blues is a bottomless well of inspirationBy Damon Orion Published 
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 Justin Hawkins on his run-in with Ace Frehley – who saw the funny side to their ‘spat’By Phil Weller Published 
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 Ricky Byrd on tracking with Joan Jett, his Franken-Tele, and how sobriety has improved his playingBy Andrew Daly Published 
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 How Steve Howe ended up playing on a Queen trackBy Phil Weller Published 
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 Wolfgang Van Halen reveals the Mammoth guitar solo that was inspired by Smells Like Teen SpiritBy Phil Weller Published 
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 Buddy Guy on showmanship, Strats – and why he has unfinished business with the bluesBy Andrew Daly Published 
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 The life and times of Brent Hinds, the visionary guitarist with a maverick style who made Mastodon a big beast of metalBy Joel McIver Published 
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 For John McLaughlin, it all comes back to Montreux – this is how he took his playing there to the 4th Dimension one last timeBy Andrew Daly Published 
 
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Music Releases
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 Mateus Asato left Bruno Mars and Jessie J to begin his solo career – and now his debut single is finally hereBy Phil Weller Published 
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 September 2025 Guitar World Editors' PicksBy Jackson Maxwell Published 
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 After causing a stir at the VMAs, Yungblud and Aerosmith are officially releasing an EP togetherBy Phil Weller Published 
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 Jacob Collier’s new album is a love letter to the guitar – and alternate tuningsBy Jonathan Horsley Published 
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 Steve Morse has announced his first new album since leaving Deep Purple – and it’s set to feature Eric Johnson and John PetrucciBy Phil Weller Published 
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 August 2025 Guitar World Editors' PicksBy Michael Astley-Brown Published 
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 Dave Mustaine announces new Megadeth album will be his lastBy Matt Owen Published 
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 “Nuno Bettencourt isn’t the only one keeping Eddie Van Halen’s fire burning – the most underrated guitarist on the planet just gave him a run for his money”: July 2025 Guitar World Editors' PicksBy Michael Astley-Brown Published 
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 Mk.gee was named Eric Clapton’s favorite new guitarist – now he’s making waves with a guest spot on Justin Bieber’s new albumBy Matt Owen Published 
 
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More about Artists
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 The vintage guitar Bruce Springsteen sent Jeremy Allen White so he could learn to playBy Matt Owen Published 
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 How Steve Howe ended up playing on a Queen trackBy Phil Weller Published 
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 Wolfgang Van Halen reveals the Mammoth guitar solo that was inspired by Smells Like Teen SpiritBy Phil Weller Published 
 
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