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What's the best guitar duo of all time?
By Jackson Maxwell Published
Who had the greatest chemistry? Who pushed each other's playing to the greatest heights? Who best knew how to serve the song together? Let us know

Brian Fallon on the lick that every guitarist should know
By Phil Weller Published
The Gaslight Anthem frontman says the world needs players like Izzy Stradlin and Slash in equal measure – and this lick proves why

What Samantha Fish learned from trading licks with Buddy Guy
By Janelle Borg Published
Fish first played with Guy in 2013 after she was coaxed into an impromptu on-stage jam with the legend

My pick of the best new guitar gear launched this week – and the new drops you might have missed
By Matt Owen Published
New drops from Orange, Kramer, Harley Benton and more

Steve Hackett says he would be up for a Genesis reunion tour with Phil Collins – but could it happen?
By Jonathan Horsley Published
There would be some serious obstacles in getting the ’70 to ’75 classic Genesis lineup back together

July 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks
By Michael Astley-Brown, Janelle Borg, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Matt Parker Published
Featuring a ferocious new single from the future of shred, defiantly optimistic post-punk, “ecstasy for the ears” indie, irresistible jazz fusion, and much more

How John Squire’s replacement had to reinvent his playing when he joined the Stone Roses
By Phil Weller Published
Aziz Ibrahim says replacing the beloved guitarist was “bittersweet” – and he had a tough time settling into the gig

Tony Iommi reveals Brian May’s role on his upcoming solo record
By Phil Weller Published
The Black Sabbath riffsmith recently announced the release date of his new album, From the Dark

Mick Gordon to perform Doom score live for the very first time next year
By Jonathan Horsley Published
The Australian composer will bring the post-apocalyptic first-person shooter vibes – and his infamous Doom Machine – when he headlines the UK's RADAR Festival 2027

Geezer Butler gets a limited-edition combo and Dingwall honors a modern metal great in July’s biggest bass releases
By Nick Wells Published
From classic heavy-metal thunder to the soulful tones of reggae, these are the bass releases putting some serious weight behind July’s gear calendar
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