Kirk Hammett: my ideas get shot down by Metallica’s “tone police” By Michael Astley-Brown published 1 November 19 Thrash icon reveals his failed attempts to integrate outside influences in candid conversation with St Vincent
Watch Felix Martin give traditional Venezuelan music a 16-string prog-metal makeover By Michael Astley-Brown published 29 October 19 Presenting the exclusive premiere of Querencia from the mind-blowing virtuoso
Little Feat guitarist Paul Barrere dead at 71 By Richard Bienstock published 28 October 19 Bandmates pay tribute to a man “always dedicated to the muse and the music”
Kurt Cobain’s 1993 In Utero Fender Mustang sells for $340,000 By Richard Bienstock published 28 October 19 His MTV Unplugged tattered sweater wasn’t far behind
Tool fan asks fellow gig-goer to take his picture, fails to realize it’s Eddie Van Halen By Michael Astley-Brown published 23 October 19 Guitar god turns photographer for clueless fan
Billy Corgan shares advice for upcoming bands: “Going out into the world and playing down the street? Don’t even bother” By Michael Astley-Brown published 22 October 19 Smashing Pumpkins leader on why you should focus completely on the internet
Watch John Lennon, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards play the Beatles' Yer Blues By Damian Fanelli published 9 October 19 John Lennon embraced his inner rock 'n' roller on his first two non-Beatles live performances
Polyphia hope “guitar music dies a painful death” - here’s why By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 October 19 Shred prodigy Tim Henson explains why he only listens to rap
John Mayer: these are the three things amp modelers haven’t got right yet By Michael Astley-Brown published 3 October 19 Blues guitar hero shares his thoughts during epic soloing session
Pete Townshend: today's players have “literally exhausted the possibilities of the guitar” By Michael Astley-Brown published 1 October 19 The Who legend claims that rock isn’t dying, but guitar-based rock is
22 guitarists, producers and gear makers reveal their tone secrets By Guitar World Staff published 26 September 19 22 sonic knights share their tips, treatments, and methods. Happy hunting!
A guide to the recording equipment, songs and instruments featured on The Beatles' Abbey Road By Christopher Scapelliti published 26 September 19 Revisit a masterpiece with Guitar World's complete guide to the creation of Abbey Road
It’s official: Eric Gales is working with Joe Bonamassa on an “amazing” album and joint tour By Michael Astley-Brown published 23 September 19 Exclusive: Gales gives us the scoop on the blues album of the decade, announced at the UK Guitar Show
Weezer’s new album is called Van Weezer, and it’s “all guitars and shredding” By Michael Astley-Brown published 10 September 19 Rivers Cuomo unveils new single The End Of The Game ahead of joint tour with Green Day and Fall Out Boy
Experience the cinematic sound of India’s premier post-rockers aswekeepsearching in this exclusive playthrough By Michael Astley-Brown published 10 September 19 Witness a guitar, bass and violin (!) playthrough of dynamic tour-de-force A Night In Zottegem
This intrepid guitarist wrote and recorded a new riff every day for a whole year By Michael Astley-Brown published 10 September 19 Alexandra Mann undertakes 365 riff challenge
Hear Lari Basilio trade licks with Joe Satriani on incendiary new track Glimpse Of Light By Michael Astley-Brown published 5 September 19 Exclusive premiere of the Brazilian virtuoso's all-star collaboration
Turns out Cara Delevingne can play guitar… behind her head By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 September 19 Model turned actor demonstrates unusual ability on the Tonight Show
Think emo guitarists can’t shred? Witness Tiny Moving Parts’ hook-laden tapping techniques in this insanely catchy guitar playthrough By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 September 19 Dylan Mattheisen tears up the fretboard in Medicine
Prince’s guitar builder fights estate to keep hold of Cloud design By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 September 19 Dave Rusan speaks out on Paisley Park trademark dispute