The Album Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham Recorded Before 'Led Zeppelin' By Damian Fanelli published 3 January 19 The album Led Zeppelin recorded before Led Zeppelin existed.
What Classic Song Brings Together Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Lemmy Kilmister? By Damian Fanelli published 3 December 18 A rare Osbourne/Killmister/Vai tune.
Hear Eric Clapton and Duane Allman's Isolated Guitar Tracks from "Layla" By Damian Fanelli published 20 November 18 Examine up-close the six-string mastery of of rock's most enduring songs.
Derek Trucks on Incorporating Harmonics Into Your Slide Playing By Guitar World Staff published 6 November 18 In this bite-sized lesson, Derek Trucks gives you some insights on incorporating natural and artificial harmonics into your slide lines.
That Time Chuck Berry Punched Keith Richards in the Face By Damian Fanelli published 19 October 18 Chuck Berry took issue with the backstage actions of one of his most famous disciples...
Forgotten Guitar: Zakk Wylde Demos His "Chicken Pickin'" Technique in 1991 By Jonathan Graham published 17 October 18 A 24-year-old Zakk Wylde shows MTV his "Chicken Pickin'" technique.
John Petrucci: One of My Biggest Guitar Heroes Told Me to "Turn It Down" By Damian Fanelli published 10 October 18 John Petrucci recounts an interesting moment with one of his six-string idols.
15 of the World's Greatest Seven- and Eight-String Guitarists By Damian Fanelli, Alan Di Perna and Peter Hodgson published 26 September 18 15 names that are a testament to the myriad ways in which the seven- and eight-string guitar has evolved over the years.`
Vai, Yngwie, Zakk, Nuno and Tosin Play Deep Purple's "Highway Star" By Damian Fanelli published 20 September 18 Vai, Yngwie, Zakk, Nuno and Tosin play a classic.
Watch Nuno Bettencourt Copy a Fan's "Extreme" Shred Medley By Damian Fanelli published 20 September 18 A YouTube "Best of Nuno" shred medley played by... Nuno Bettencourt.
How Slash Reunited Joe Perry with a Prized '59 Les Paul By Jennifer Bergeron published 10 September 18 What do Joe Perry, Slash, and Eric Johnson have in common?
Hear Dimebag Darrell's Isolated Guitar from Pantera's "Floods" By Guitar World Staff published 20 August 18 "I just sat there and fucked with it until it sounded right.”
A Young Eric Clapton Delivers the Goods for Aretha Franklin in 1967 By Damian Fanelli published 16 August 18 Then-22-year-old guitar maestro lends his skills to an Aretha Franklin masterpiece.
Paul Gilbert: “Five Things You’re Doing Wrong with Your Guitar” By Chris Scapelliti published 14 August 18 Five mistakes Paul Gilbert sees many of his guitar students make.
'Halestorm Get 'Vicious': Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger Talk New Album By Richard Bienstock published 6 August 18 “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.
Top 10 James Hetfield Guest Appearances By Josh Hart published 3 August 18 A playlist featuring 10 of the Metallica frontman's best guest appearances, including live and studio cuts.
Forgotten Guitar: Joe Satriani and Mick Jagger Play “Little Red Rooster” at a Bar in 1988 By Jonathan Graham published 26 July 18 Mick Jagger and Joe Satriani play the blues.
Watch Joe Satriani, Tommy Emmanuel and Phil Collen Play the Blues By Damian Fanelli published 16 July 18