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Top 20 Hair Metal Albums of the Eighties
By By the Guitar World Staff published
In chronological order, these are the 20 best records woven, steamed and blow-dried by the most esteemed members of rock and roll’s Hair Club for Men before they were abruptly given the hook.

The Many Faces of Iron Maiden's "Eddie"
By Guitar World Staff published
Virtually every Iron Maiden album has portrayed band mascot Eddie the Head in some violent fashion. Check them all out in the photo gallery by Guitar World.

Artist Captures James Hetfield, Joe Satriani, Slash and Others Shredding Without Guitars
By Guitar World Staff published
Brooklyn-based artist Fred Stesney has created a set of portraits of some of rock's most legendary six-string artists...without their guitars.

Guitar World's 11 Essential Thrash Metal Albums
By Richard Bienstock, Josh Hart published
Check out Guitar World's guide to 11 essential thrash metal albums—discs or downloads every self-respecting metalhead should have in his/her record collection.

The 31 Most Significant Guitar Events of the Past 35 Years
By Guitar World Staff published
When Guitar World turned 30 in 2010, it did it in style ... with a list, of course! Here are the most significant and memorable moments of guitar from 1980 to 2010.
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