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Warren DeMartini, Steve Stevens, Lita Ford and an all-star panel share their guitar highlights of the ‘80s
By GuitarWorld Staff last updated
Some of the biggest names in guitar look back on the era of big solos and even bigger hair to share their favorite riffs, shredders and, yes, haircuts of the decade

John Petrucci will be backed by Mike Portnoy on first-ever solo headlining tour this fall
By Jackson Maxwell published
Dave LaRue (best known for his work with Steve Morse) will also join the Dream Theater axeman on the trek

Five practice tips from Dream Theater's John Petrucci
By John Petrucci published
In this classic GW lesson, the Dream Theater guitar great helps you get more out of your practice sessions

John Petrucci: Hearing Steve Morse play for the first time was a "life-changing" moment
By Jackson Maxwell published
In a recent conversation between the two shred legends, Petrucci and Morse discussed their admiration for one another, with the latter also revealing how he used to practice... while driving

NAMM 2022: Ernie Ball Music Man overhauls its John Petrucci range with a wealth of new finishes
By Matt Owen published
Eight striking colorways – including Emerald Sky, Wisteria Blossom and Okelani Blue – have been introduced across the Majesty and JP15 families

How John Petrucci revolutionized Phil Collen's guitar rig
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Dream Theater shredder persuaded Def Leppard to go all digital following 2018's G3 tour

Jason Richardson wields John Petrucci's Majesty 8 signature in staggering new 7-minute single, p00mbachu
By Matt Owen published
It's the third track to be lifted from Richardson's upcoming album, II – due July 15 – which sees him team up with longtime drummer, Luke Holland

11 crazy guitarist signature products that have nothing to do with guitar
By Jonathan Horsley published
Hot sauce, Sharpies and things to make you smell nice – the guitar world’s signature products are not just gear and merch
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