The ultimate John Frusciante interview and an exclusive Alex Lifeson double feature – only in the new Guitar World By Damian Fanelli published 20 April 22 Also in this issue: Body Count's Ice-T and Ernie C, Big Thief, Big Wreck, an exclusive Joe Bonamassa lesson and more
John Frusciante on new Red Hot Chili Peppers material: “We saved some of the best stuff for the potential next album” By Michael Astley-Brown published 8 April 22 The returning guitarist reveals how the reunited band’s unstoppable songwriting momentum resulted in 48 new songs
John Frusciante plays his first shows with Red Hot Chili Peppers since 2007 – and debuts two new pedalboards By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 April 22 Watch the returning guitar hero perform tracks from Unlimited Love as well as classic Chilis cuts at two TV appearances and a secret show
6 of John Frusciante’s wildest solos on the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album By Michael Astley-Brown published 1 April 22 Unlimited Love is out today, and it’s packed with standout lead spots from the returning guitar hero
Red Hot Chili Peppers dial back the tempo on dreamy new ballad, Not the One By Jackson Maxwell published 24 March 22 The third single from the band's forthcoming album, Unlimited Love, shows John Frusciante's textural side
"I try not to put pressure on myself and the instrument": John Frusciante talks soloing, theory and the benefits of home recording in 2009 GW interview By Joe Bosso published 4 March 22 Now a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers once again, Frusciante reflects on playing with Johnny Marr and his creative philosophy in this classic edition of Dear Guitar Hero
What is John Frusciante's greatest guitar song with the Red Hot Chili Peppers? By Total Guitar editors published 4 March 22 Vote for your favorite Frusciante-featuring Chili Peppers cut
Red Hot Chili Peppers return to laid-back, wah-driven funk with new single, Poster Child By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 March 22 The latest track with John Frusciante is an ode to the band’s rock heroes
Red Hot Chili Peppers announce new album Unlimited Love, drop lead single, Black Summer By Matt Owen published 4 February 22 The upcoming 17-track effort – the first to feature John Frusciante since 2006’s Stadium Arcadium – arrives on April 1
Red Hot Chili Peppers share footage of new John Frusciante and Flea studio jam By Michael Astley-Brown published 2 February 22 A new single is expected any day now from the LA funk-rock titans
Red Hot Chili Peppers tease new music with fresh John Frusciante riff By Michael Astley-Brown published 31 January 22 The Hendrix-flavored cut hints towards an imminent single release
Guitarist records entire album using only broken guitars By Matt Owen published 5 January 22 Max Davies assembled Inventions For Broken & Prepared Guitar – which has been praised by John Frusciante – using instruments with a range of technical defaults
John Frusciante, Jack White, Emily Wolfe and Peter Frampton pay tribute to Electro-Harmonix founder Mike Matthews on his 80th birthday By Matt Owen published 7 December 21 The pedal pioneer also received touching letters from Bootsy Collins, The Black Keys, Adrian Belew, Vernon Reid, Noel Gallagher and more
Red Hot Chili Peppers are "almost done" working on their new album with John Frusciante, says Chad Smith By Sam Roche published 14 October 21 The drummer describes Frusciante as "so dedicated… he's in there with all the overdubs and the magic that he brings"
Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers bring the funk to MTV's New Years Eve 1991 broadcast By Jackson Maxwell published 24 September 21 The band's seminal, star-making Blood Sugar Sex Magik album celebrates its 30th birthday this week
Red Hot Chili Peppers give first interview with John Frusciante back in the fold By Matt Parker published 24 September 21 Costumed RHCP members present ‘KHOT’ news announcement detailing world tour plans for 2022
Rick Rubin cried watching the Red Hot Chili Peppers' first rehearsal after reuniting with John Frusciante By Sam Roche published 2 September 21 The legendary producer says watching the classic lineup play together again hit him in an “emotional way”, before offering insight into the making of their forthcoming reunion record
From euphoric post-rock to gritty, overdriven blues: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Sam Roche published 10 June 21 On tap this week is some guitar-driven heat from Jared James Nichols, Deafheaven, The Front Bottoms, Laura Stevenson, The Pretty Reckless and more
John Frusciante and Flea team up for their first recorded material in over a decade By Sam Roche published 9 June 21 The Red Hot Chili Peppers duo offer up a version of Gang of Four's Not Great Men as part of the new Andy Gill tribute album
John Frusciante is working on new material with the Red Hot Chili Peppers By Sam Roche published 23 October 20 The reappointed guitarist says returning to the band was like “returning to family”