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Mike Dawes has transformed a Sleep Token song into a solo acoustic guitar masterclass
By Matt Owen published
The acoustic virtuoso has already tackled Foo Fighters, Van Halen, and Jimi Hendrix – now he's taking on the hottest act in metal

Joe Satriani responds to Cory Wong's controversial statement about what it takes to be an advanced guitarist
By Janelle Borg published
Wong recently stirred the pot by saying that guitarists should only call themselves “advanced” if they know every note on the fretboard

Yngwie Malmsteen on why he turned down UFO
By Phil Weller published
The two offers came in the space of 24 hours as the bands looked to forge their next chapters with the Swedish virtuoso by their side

The song Sammy Hagar wrote with Joe Satriani after dreaming about Eddie Van Halen is here
By Phil Weller published
The singer says the song is meant as a “thank you” to the late virtuoso

Ritchie Blackmore's health sparks concern after update from wife and musical partner Candice Night
By Janelle Borg published
Night reveals that the former Deep Purple guitarist has been warned not to fly due to his medical conditions – hindering potential touring plans beyond the States

The Aristocrats' Bryan Beller recalls the moment he met Guthrie Govan and formed a new kind of supergroup
By Janelle Borg published
As per Aristocrats lore, the power trio formed right after an impromptu jam at NAMM 2011

Leonard Chess asked Muddy Waters to bring him an old acoustic bluesman. He brought him Buddy Guy
By Jackson Maxwell published
Knowing his Mississippi roots, Chess essentially wanted Waters to find for him his own Robert Johnson. Waters had other ideas

Eric Clapton names Japanese neo-soul guitarist as one to watch
By Janelle Borg published
Toshiki Soejima couldn't quite believe that his guitar hero picked him as one of his favorites…

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong tackles one of Randy Rhoads’ most iconic solos in live cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train
By Phil Weller published
Playing with the Coverups in California, the Green Day frontman has exhibited his lesser-spotted shred chops

Sammy Hagar set to release track inspired by a dream he had about Eddie Van Halen, co-written with Joe Satriani
By Janelle Borg published
Encore, Thank You, Goodnight also features Michael Anthony on bass and is meant to be a celebration of the unforgettable chapter they shared in Van Halen

Jack Moore on lessons learned from his father, Gary
By Phil Weller published
Having one of the world’s most revered blues guitarists for a dad meant Jack Moore couldn’t get away with bad technique. And he learned that the hard way

Phil Manzanera on his friendship with David Gilmour, and the key to the Pink Floyd man's unmistakable tone
By Phil Weller published
The two guitarists have worked on several records together, giving Manzanera the inside baseball of the tricks behind Gilmour's iconic guitar tone

Kiki Wong reveals the Smashing Pumpkins song she had the most trouble with
By Phil Weller published
After beating 10,000 other candidates to the gig, the guitarist set about navigating Billy Corgan’s “distinct playing style,” with one song proving more challenging than the rest

That time Stevie Wonder jammed with Stevie Ray Vaughan... and played SRV's number one Strat
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The two musical giants traded licks before Wonder picked up Stevie's guitar

Guitar World Discussion: Who is the most underrated guitar player of all time?
By Matt Owen published
Which overlooked, unsung or under-appreciated guitar talent do you wish had more love? It's time for you to have your say…

The hit ’60s single that was supposed to feature Jimi Hendrix… but ended up with Jimmy Page
By Matt Owen published
Donovan tried to recruit Hendrix when he went in the studio in the late 1960s, but ended up working with the soon-to-be Led Zeppelin guitar great

Rare footage of Andy Summers teaching John Mayer how to play Message in a Bottle surfaces
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Backstage footage from 2007's Live Earth benefit concert shows the Police guitarist rehearsing with Mayer and Kanye West

The freak injury that changed the way Chris Poland played guitar – and informed the sound of Megadeth’s Rattlehead
By Matt Owen published
The former Megadeth guitarist had a stand-off with a 200lb oak door, resulting in an injury that would forever change how he plays guitar

Yngwie Malmsteen names the guitar picks that don’t work for shred
By Phil Weller published
The Swedish virtuoso says your pick may be holding you back

Matteo Mancuso has become one of the hottest guitar talents on the planet – now he’s finally announced his first headline US tour
By Phil Weller published
The generational guitar player will be heading out on his first extended run of headline dates in the US and Canada this year