Review: Fender Pro Junior IV LTD By Paul Riario published 23 January 19 This is one of today’s best tube amp bargains for beginners and experienced players alike.
Mrs. Smith: Finally an Upper East Side Socialite Who Can Shred! By Adam Kovac published 22 January 19 “Paul Gilbert, except it’s your grandma.” Mrs. Smith discusses her meteoric rise to fame over the last few years.
Review: D'Addario's Chromatic Pedal Tuner By Paul Riario published 18 January 19 It may not tune your guitar any better than your current tuner, but we still absolutely love this thing.
Review: Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 Reverb By Chris Gill published 17 January 19 The Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 is a reverb pedal that truly does it all.
Rammstein's New Album: Paul Landers and Richard Kruspe Tell Us What to Expect By Jon Wiederhorn published 16 January 19 "You might even say it’s fun to listen to.” Rammstein's guitarists give GW an exclusive preview of their first studio album in a decade.
Mike Campbell Discusses His New Gig with Fleetwood Mac and an Epic New Tom Petty Box Set By Richard Bienstock published 15 January 19 "I feel very blessed for where I am." In an exclusive interview, Mike Campbell discusses his new role in Fleetwood Mac, and the loss of his dear friend and musical partner, Tom Petty.
The Bleak, Ominous Second-Inversion Minor Chord By Jimmy Brown published 15 January 19 Tell an engaging story and make a powerful statement with second-inversion minor chords.
Arpeggio Studies Based on the Cycle of Fourths By Andy Aledort published 14 January 19 Two of the most prevalent types of chord progressions are those based on cycles of fourths or fifths.
Disturbed's Dan Donegan Talks Favorite Riffs, Fantasy Collaborations and New Album, 'Evolution' By James Wood published 11 January 19 He used to pour concrete for his father’s construction company. Now he tours the world with his longtime band, Disturbed. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is...
Skipping Scale Steps on an Ascending Run By Joel Hoekstra published 11 January 19 Skipping certain scale steps can lead to more engaging, less predictable ascending runs.
Review: Epiphone Les Paul SL By Paul Riario published 11 January 19 The Epiphone Les Paul SL is an affordable, solid guitar with playability and pickups that give it larger-than-life swagger.
The Surrealist's Roopam Garg: What's on My Playlist By Guitar World Staff published 10 January 19 What's The Surrealist's Roopam Garg been listening to lately? Find out here!
Larkin Poe's Rebecca and Megan Lovell Discuss Their Brazen New Album, 'Venom & Faith' By Joe Bosso published 10 January 19 “Without a doubt, we’re trying to sound less produced and more raw.” Modern roots-rockers Larkin Poe discuss how they blended old and new school approaches on their new album
Jake E. Lee Discusses Red Dragon Cartel's Moody New Album, 'Patina,' Possible Tour with Zakk Wylde By Richard Bienstock published 9 January 19 "It was recorded pretty much like we did in the old days." The former Ozzy axeman tells GW how he revisited the bluesy style of his Badlands days on his new LP with Red Dragon Cartel
More Methods for Constructing Powerful, Expressive Solos By Richie Faulkner published 9 January 19 Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner teaches you how to develop powerful solos that contain your own melodic touch.
Marty Friedman Discusses His Intense New Album, 'One Bad M.F. Live!!' By Richard Bienstock published 7 January 19 “The type of thing I do is not simple music, but it should be simple to enjoy.” Marty Friedman breaks down his ferocious new live album.
Review: Positive Grid Bias Mini Guitar By Chris Gill published 7 January 19 The Positive Grid Bias Mini Guitar may be tiny, but it’s a powerhouse that can confidently replace an entire room of amps.
The Secrets Behind the Guitar Tone on Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" By Chris Gill published 7 January 19 How to emulate the foreboding, tense guitar tone on Blue Oyster Cult's timeless hit, "(Don't Fear) The Reaper."
Rammstein's Paul Landers Gets Fired Up About His New Signature Tech 21 PL1 Fly Rig By Jon Wiederhorn published 4 January 19 “Now, with the PL1 I have everything in one box." Paul Landers talks his new signature Tech 21 Fly Rig.