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Bastian Martinez, aka Baxty, pictured with his Kiesel 7-string
Satriani is guesting on his album, Tosin Abasi and John Petrucci are fans – is Baxty the future of shred?

By Amit Sharma Published

Joe Satriani is guesting on his album. Tosin Abasi and John Petrucci are fans. Meet the Chilean YouTube virtuoso who is fast becoming the king of alternate picking

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Iron Maiden Killers Cry Baby Wah
Jim Dunlop drops an Iron Maiden Killers edition of its Cry Baby wah

By Phil Weller Published

Emblazoned with the album’s unmistakable art, the pedal celebrates the band’s gritty beginnings

Guitar Pedals
Shred speed bursts lesson thumbnail
Speed bursts are the path to Shred Heaven: boost your rock chops with 6 jaw-dropping examples (that won't break your fingers)

By Jamie Humphries Published

Learn how short and fast sequential patterns favoured by legends such as Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci and Zakk Wylde can be connected to create blazing solos

Techniques
A crimson red Fender Noventa Strat body against a blue background, with a "Guitar World Black Friday Deals" logo on the top left side
Been waiting to buy your dream guitar? Guitar Center has just introduced a 15% off coupon for Black Friday – for a limited time only

By Janelle Borg Published

The musical instrument retail giant is one-upping itself by offering a coupon that's eligible to use on over 13,000 products

Guitars
Gibson DG-335, Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3, John Petrucci EBMM baritone, PRS Fiore HH, Line 6 Helix Stadium XL
All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including a reissue of one of Gibson’s most sought-after signature models

By Matt Owen Published

Mark Lettieri's irresistible Fiore gets an HH makeover, John Petrucci's baritone signature makes its long-awaited return, and the Line 6 Helix Stadium XL finally arrives...

Guitar Gear
Guitarist Steve Morse of Deep Purple performs live on stage at Hard Rock Live in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on February 10, 2022 in Hollywood, Florida
Steve Morse on why warming up before a show is crucial – and the one guitarist who does it right

By Janelle Borg Published

Morse names the prog maestro with a fool-proof warm-up routine...

Guitarists
John Petrucci, Steve Morse, Eric Johnson
Steve Morse has announced his first new album since leaving Deep Purple – and it’s set to feature Eric Johnson and John Petrucci

By Phil Weller Published

Triangulation also features Morse's son on a tribute to the guitarist’s late wife

Music Releases
Mateus Asato with his signature Suhr guitar
How Mateus Asato changed gears from sideman and Instagram guitarist to fully-fledged artist

By Janelle Borg Published

The versatile player's resume includes everyone from Bruno Mars to Joe Satriani

Guitarists
Jason Richardson, member of the American heavy metal band All That Remains, performs during the opening act for Megadeth 'Destroy All Enemies' Tour at the Toyota Music Factory
Jason Richardson gives his take on the timeless ‘music theory versus ear training’ debate

By Janelle Borg Published

Is music theory necessary to write guitar solos that stand the test of time? All That Remains' lead guitarist weighs in...

Guitarists
Dream Theater's John Petrucci sits on the windowsill with his silver Ernie Ball Muisc Man Majesty beside him
With the return of Mike Portnoy, Dream Theater are fully reborn – and John Petrucci's still not done exploring new guitar frontiers

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

Wielding naught but his signature Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty, Petrucci has been studying different types of scales and different types of chords – and he says having Portnoy back on the drum stool makes the prog-metal institution feel like they're all 18 again

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