https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bands/william-shatner-heavy-metal-live-debutGuitar Worlden“I’ve come to understand what heavy metal is”: William Shatner covers Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne and Motörhead in his first live heavy metal show2026-09-21T15:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P9K2QY7mDZuunYcjtzsh3A.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/artists/concerts-gigs-tours/ed-sheeran-assembles-a-new-backing-band-for-loop-tourGuitar Worlden“How am I going to get musicians to stand on stage with me in a week where no-one wants to?”: Ed Sheeran assembles a new backing band after his last group quit2026-09-21T14:02:27Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/guDxiZTDGSVZhJSv3DnW7o.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/dave-gregory-xtc-drums-and-wiresGuitar Worlden“I thought, ‘This is a McCartney song, surely? No, it’s Andy.’ What a joyful noise. I even liked my out-of-tune intro. Steven Wilson corrected that when he remastered everything. But I miss it”: Dave Gregory on the guitar story behind XTC’s 1979 classic2026-09-21T14:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iMZKuHqzoKKbkczXoZNFwc.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/gibson-custom-gustavo-cerati-1965-es-335Guitar Worlden“One of the most significant collector instruments in Gibson history”: Latin rock guitar hero Gustavo Cerati honored with ultra-limited Gibson Custom ES-3352026-09-21T13:12:27Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wDMY44f5rdEjVXmAwfsKKR.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/chad-gilbert-dead-at-45Guitar Worlden“His spirit will be felt on every stage we stand on, with every note we play”: New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dead at 45 after cancer battle2026-09-21T12:36:09Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yJ3Rf4psNJ4T23eTtSE3WF.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/brent-hinds-estate-issues-new-statement-regarding-mastodon-lawsuitGuitar Worlden“Brent remains relevant to Mastodon’s brand even after his exclusion and death”: Brent Hinds’ estate sets the record straight on its ongoing Mastodon lawsuit2026-09-21T11:41:09Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/46XnbvxEv8oPkfVeNzuEH9.jpghttps://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/billy-squier-tell-the-truthGuitar Worlden“I felt what Capitol label head Gary Gersh did was malevolent and almost vindictive. 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