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NAMM CEO issues statement on 2025 event following L.A. wildfires
By Janelle Borg published
The CEO has confirmed that the annual trade show will go ahead as planned, with a few adjustments

“An end to 100 years of service to the music community”: Why the closure of Sam Ash marked the end of an era
By Amit Sharma published
2024 Year in Review: One of America’s best-loved music stores went out of business this year

Terry Date recalls Dimebag’s unconventional approach to tone in the studio
By Janelle Borg published
The Pantera producer reveals the (sometimes extreme) measures Dime would take to achieve his desired tone

The ultimate Dimebag Darrell tribute – and the Ultimate Gear Guide! – only in the new Guitar World
By Damian Fanelli published
Starring the best of Dimebag's classic Riffer Madness column, a transcription of Pantera's 5 Minutes Alone and input from Zakk Wylde, Kerry King, Glenn Tipton, Nita Strauss and many more

Watch the Grateful Dead and Bonnie Raitt receive this year's Kennedy Center Honors – as they're covered by Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Sheryl Crow and Brandi Carlile
By Janelle Borg published
The musicians were honored alongside Francis Ford Coppola and Arturo Sandoval in an event that took place on December 8 and aired yesterday on CBS

The highly anticipated Norman’s Rare Guitars documentary gets its first trailer – and an official Netflix release date
By Phil Weller published
The feature-length film about the legendary vintage gear shop is due to land before the end of the year – and it will star some huge names

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan producer Dan Nigro explains why today’s pop stars want guitar solos on their tracks
By Janelle Borg published
Nigro has graduated from the indie world to pop producer stardom – and brought his guitar knowledge with him

A Norman’s Rare Guitars documentary is launching on Netflix – and some huge names are set to feature
By Matt Owen published
The film will tell the tale of the legendary vintage and rare guitar store, with the help of some big-name guitar players
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