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A Young Eric Clapton Delivers the Goods for Aretha Franklin in 1967

By Damian Fanelli

A young Eric Clapton lends his skills to an Aretha Franklin masterpiece.

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Paul Gilbert: “Five Things You’re Doing Wrong with Your Guitar”

By Chris Scapelliti

Five mistakes Paul Gilbert sees many of his guitar students make.

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'Halestorm Get 'Vicious': Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger Talk New Album

By Richard Bienstock

“We finally made the record we’ve been trying to make our whole lives." GW talks to Halestorm about how they got 'Vicious' on their new album.

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The Final Interview: Allan Holdsworth Talks SynthAxes, Jaw-Dropping Solos and More

By Joe Lalaina

On April 15, 2017, just days after completing his final interview with Guitar World, Allan Holdsworth—the great jazz-fusion guitarist—passed away. Revisit that interview today, on what would have been his 72nd birthday.

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Top 10 James Hetfield Guest Appearances

By Josh Hart

A playlist featuring 10 of the Metallica frontman's best guest appearances, including live and studio cuts.

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Watch Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy Jam in 1968

By Damian Fanelli

Some poor-quality but historically priceless footage of Hendrix laying it down with Buddy Guy.

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Forgotten Guitar: Joe Satriani and Mick Jagger Play “Little Red Rooster” at a Bar in 1988

By Jonathan Graham

Mick Jagger and Joe Satriani play the blues.

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Watch Joe Satriani, Tommy Emmanuel and Phil Collen Play the Blues

By Damian Fanelli

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Watch Pink Floyd Working on “Echoes” in 1971

By Christopher Scapelliti

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Dear Guitar Hero: Submit Questions for Andy Summers

By Damian Fanelli

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Watch The Smashing Pumpkins Cover Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven"

By Jackson Maxwell

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John Petrucci's Most Difficult Song to Play Live: "I Actually Struggle with It"

By Damian Fanelli

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Watch Steve Vai Play a Fan's Parker Fly Guitar

By Damian Fanelli

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Ted Nugent Sets the Record Straight About His "Cat Scratch Fever" Amp

By Chris Gill

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Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt, Tosin Abasi Announce 'Generation Axe' Tour

By Jackson Maxwell

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Scary Good: Ghost's Tobias Forge Breaks Down the Brilliant New 'Prequelle'

By Richard Bienstock

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The Magpie Salute Premiere New Track, "For the Wind"

By Jackson Maxwell

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Joe Satriani Announces 2019 G4 Experience

By Jackson Maxwell

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Joe Satriani Releases 'Beyond the Supernova' Tour Documentary

By Jackson Maxwell

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Arthur Buck: Peter Buck and Joseph Arthur Talk New Duo, Album and Tour

By Richard Bienstock