July 2013
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Examining Five Essential Minor Mode Scale Patterns
By Metal Mike Chlasciak published
Focus on two essential minor modes, Dorian and Aeolian, with these scale patterns.

Using the Harmonic Minor Scale and Phrygian-Dominant Mode to Create Neoclassical Metal-Style Solos
By Jacky Vincent published
Craft some truly epic solos with the harmonic minor scale and phrygian-dominant mode.

Hitting the Pocket: The Importance of Dynamics and Grooving When Soloing
By Mike Stern published
Awareness of one’s rhythmic pacing is among the most important aspects of ensemble guitar playing.

Review: Bugera TriRec Infinium Guitar Amplifier
By Erik Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario published

Review: Ibanez Iron Label RGIR28FEBK Eight-String Guitar
By Erik Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario published
The following content is related to the July 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.

Review: Strymon Mobius Modulation Effect Pedal
By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published
The following content is related to the July 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.

Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath Opens Up About His Battle with Cancer and the Struggle to Make '13'
By Brad Angle published
He had an album to make. But first he had to battle cancer. Tony Iommi opens up about his fight with the big “C” and the struggle to make 13, Black Sabbath’s new record with Ozzy Osbourne.

Dear Guitar Hero: Mick Jones Talks Foreigner, Producing Van Halen's '5150' and Hanging Out with The Beatles
By Richard Bienstock published
He's the lead guitarist for one of the world's best-selling classic rock acts of all time. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is ...

Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts: "I Love Metal, Rock and Country — and I Like to Wrap It All Up Into One"
By Ted Drozdowski published
For Rascal Flatts guitar slinger Joe Don Rooney, freedom’s just another word for fusing country, rock and heavy metal into his own brand of mind-blowing virtuosity.
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