How to Devise Melodic Metal Licks for Rhythm Guitar Parts By Metal Mike Chlasciak published 5 February 18 When writing riffs, one of the greatest challenges is to create parts that are not just melodically and rhythmically effective but also memorable and powerful.
Picks with Pluck: 11 Guitar Picks That Dare to Be Different By Guitar World Staff published 19 September 17 Looking for a plectrum that dares to be different? GW presents an assortment. Take your pick!
Review: Blackstar Blackfire 200 Gus G. Signature Head By Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario published 21 November 13
Review: DiMarzio Gravity Storm Steve Vai Signature Pickups By Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario published 25 October 13
Review: Schecter Blackjack SLS C-8 Guitar By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published 23 October 13
Gittler in the Air: The Minimalist Gittler Guitar Makes a Comeback By Chris Gill published 5 April 13
My Playlist! Lzzy Hale Picks the Top 5 Songs on her iPod By Guitar World Staff, Photos by Carlos Amoedo published 28 February 13 See how Halestorm's axslinger goes from Ronnie James Dio to Lady Gaga in just four moves!
Talkin' Blues: Using Tremolo Picking to Pump Up a Simple Melody By Keith Wyatt published 25 January 13
String Theory: How to Compose and Improvise Melodies Over a Chord Progression By Jimmy Brown published 18 January 13
Prog-Gnosis: Playing in 6/4, and the Hybrid-Picked Arpeggios in “David” By Tosin Abasi published 18 January 13
Excerpt: Five Questions with Crazy Horse Guitarist Frank “Poncho” Sampedro By Richard Bienstock published 11 January 13
Excerpt: The Making of the Smashing Pumpkins' 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' By Alan di Perna published 8 January 13
Review: TC Electronic Flashback X4 Delay and Looper By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published 2 January 13