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The 25 greatest Allman Brothers Band songs
By Alan Paul published
From Dickey Betts’ iconic instrumentals to the tracks that made ABB one of rock’s most revered jam groups, here are the best Allman Brothers Band cuts from across their catalog – and the stories behind them

10 power ballads that are easy to play on guitar
By Laura B. Whitmore published
Pick up a six-string and maybe even a box of tissues: these epic, heartstring-pulling numbers are surprisingly simple to play

Paul Gilbert’s secret weapon? Yamaha’s tiny THR5 desktop amp
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Legendary virtuoso details the surprising rig that’s accompanied him around the world

How the Stars Aligned for A Perfect Circle and Their New Album, 'Eat the Elephant'
By Jon Wiederhorn last updated

Eric Clapton, George Harrison and the Beatles: a guide to nearly 50 years' worth of studio collaborations
By Damian Fanelli last updated
17 highlights from five decades’ worth of Clapton/Fab Four studio collaborations – besides While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Allan Holdsworth talks jaw-dropping solos, the "exquisitely unique" SynthAxe and his love of headless guitars in his final interview
By Joe Lalaina published
The trailblazing jazz-fusion guitarist passed away just days after taking part in his last-ever interview with Guitar World

Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler announces 'best of' album and assembles massive 4CD box set of his solo works
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Sabbath bassist's Manipulations of the Mind collects his three solo albums plus a disc of rarities and unreleased tracks

Metallica re-revisit the basement to share a 1990 demo of Enter Sandman ahead of epic Black Album reissue
By Jonathan Horsley published
The early basement take showcases the band's first recorded experiments with the track, giving the stadium-metal classic a Saturday afternoon at the guitar store vibe
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