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Metallica's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett reveal The Black Album's deepest, darkest secrets in this classic 1991 Guitar World interview

By Jeff Gilbert

Shortly before their seminal self-titled LP went stratospheric, the metal titans tell all: arguing over guitar solos, shaking up their gear, fighting with Bob Rock, and the mystery behind ...And Justice For All's missing bass

How the Boss MT-2 Metal Zone conquered the world and inspired a new generation of metal guitar players

By Jonathan Horsley

We celebrate 30 years of the million-selling distortion pedal with an in-depth look at its history, legacy and controversy

Chris Broderick plays his new Jackson signature Soloist guitar

Jackson teams up with former Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick to launch impressively spec'd Pro Series Soloist model

By Sam Roche

Available in six- and seven-string iterations, appointments on the guitar include DiMarzio humbuckers and a mini-toggle killswitch

Best Squier guitars 2021: Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jaguars and more for the budget-conscious player

By Rob Laing

Learn why Squier guitars have never been better and find the right one for you

8 best beginner classical guitars 2021: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners

By Chris Corfield

We round-up the best classical guitars for beginners from industry-leading brands, including Yamaha, Cordoba, Takamine and Epiphone

How to prepare your guitar gear for 5 different kinds of live show

By Stuart Williams

Get your rig ready for action and prep for live performances with TG’s how to guide

Close-up of Rockboard pedalboard on a concrete floor

10 best pedalboards 2021: organize your guitar effects with these budget-spanning pedalboards

By Jonathan Horsley, Daryl Robertson

Get the best from your effects with these 'boards from Voodoo Labs, Boss, Friedman and more

3 Yamaha acoustic guitars lined up with one on its side

The best acoustic guitars for beginners in 2021, featuring 10 easy acoustic strummers

By Chris Corfield, Chris Barnes

The best beginner acoustic guitars, featuring epic affordable six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more – prices start from $149

Best guitar strap locks 2021: The finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more

By Chris Schwarten

Safeguard your six-string with our pick of the best strap locks for guitar

Neural DSP harnesses the tonal power of Polyphia for Archetype: Tim Henson plugin

By Sam Roche

The Polyphia virtuoso's virtual rig packs 3 amps, 6 effects, a MIDI-controllable Multivoicer, comprehensive cab sim and 9-band EQ. As Henson explains: “This one f**ks”

Magnetic Effects partners with New Zealand hard rockers The Datsuns for new phaser, the Eye To Eye

By Sam Roche

New offering sports a comprehensive set of controls and top-mounted jacks for convenient pedalboard placement

The 15 best electric guitars in 2021 for every playing style, ability and budget

By Chris Corfield

Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players

Best acoustic guitars 2021: 11 top acoustics for guitarists of all ages and abilities

Best acoustic guitars 2021: 12 top options for guitarists of all ages and abilities

By Chris Corfield, Daryl Robertson

Guitar World’s pick of the best acoustic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Epiphone and more

Epiphone launches affordable, impressively spec'd Slash Collection

By Sam Roche

As per the Gibson Slash Collection, the range comprises a Les Paul Standard, “Victoria” Goldtop and J-45 acoustic

Solar expands electric guitar lineup with first-ever multiscale models

By Sam Roche

Each boasts a plethora of high-end appointments, including Solar-designed FF passive pickups, Luminlay side dots and a Hipshot Multi-Scale bridge

Kramer's new Custom Graphics Collection guitars are some of the most eye-popping we've seen in 2021

By Sam Roche

Teaming up with various visual artists, the guitar company has offered up a handful of strikingly finished Barettas and a mind-bending The 84 model

Schecter unleashes an array of metal-friendly electric guitars for 2021

By Sam Roche

New drop features fresh Sun Valley Super Shredders – including two exotic wood models – a new Explorer-style axe and an oh-so-heavy looking Zakk Wylde Barbarian

Harley Benton announces uber-affordable, all-solid mahogany CL-15M Solid Wood acoustics

By Sam Roche

The new range comprises four guitars – two Auditorium models, one Dreadnought and one Parlor-style strummer

Fender adds the small-scale Sonoran Mini and Redondo Mini to its California acoustic series

By Sam Roche

Mahogany builds, walnut fingerboards and Strat-style headstocks feature on the downsized travel-friendly models

EVH offers more affordable alternatives to its 5150III amps with the all-new 5150 Iconic series

By Sam Roche

The new, James Brown-designed series comprises a 40W combo, 80W head and 4x12 cab, and offers new features including XLR line outs