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From divisive prog-pop to a slice of classic blues: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche, Matt Owen published 22 September 22

With these guitar-led tunes from the likes of In Flames, Mars Volta, TERMINA, Buddy Guy, Living Colour and Steve Vai and Hannah Jadagu, fall's off to a flying start

Steve Vai (left) and Vernon Reid perform onstage

Hear Steve Vai and Vernon Reid trade volcanic, high-wire shred licks in new studio remake of Living Colour's Cult of Personality

By Jackson Maxwell last updated 19 September 22

The re-recorded version of Living Colour's biggest hit follows the band's high-profile jam with Vai at the recent 2022 Rock In Rio festival

Living Colour's Vernon Reid Shows How to Play "Cult of Personality" and More

By Guitar World Staff published 19 June 19

In this classic GW lesson, learn Living Colour's "Cult of Personality" from Vernon Reid.

Ultraphonix Premiere "Free" Lyric Video

By Guitar World Staff published 6 August 18

Corey Glover, George Lynch and co. debut their latest video.

Living Colour's Corey Glover and Dokken's George Lynch Form Ultraphonix, Release First Single

By Guitar World Staff published 17 May 18

Living Colour Announce North American Tour

By Jackson Maxwell published 5 October 17

Living Colour have announced Shade In The U.S.A, a 21-date U.S. tour in support of their new studio album, Shade.

Watch Living Colour Tear Up 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'

By Jackson Maxwell published 12 September 17

Monday night, September 11, Living Colour gave viewers of Late Night with Seth Meyers a taste of their new album, Shade, with a ferocious performance of "Come On," which you can watch here.

Stream Wednesday’s Interview with Living Colour Right Here

By Guitar World Staff published 16 August 17

BackStory Events, Guitar World, Eventide and PRS Guitars invite you to join us for the live stream of our exclusive interview with Living Colour.

PRS Guitars Introduces S2 Vernon Reid Signature Vela

By Guitar World Staff published 8 August 17

PRS Guitars has announced a new limited-edition model in the S2 series of U.S.-made electric guitars: The S2 VR Vela.

Vernon Reid Talks New Living Colour Album, 'Shade'

By Gregory Adams published 4 August 17

ESP’s New Cult ’86 Is a Tribute to Vernon Reid’s Original Living Colour Guitar

By Guitar World Staff published 3 January 17

ESP Guitars has announced the LTD Cult ’86, a tribute to the guitar that helped put Vernon and Living Colour on the map.

Living Colour, Black Stone Cherry Rock 'Experience PRS'

By Guitar World Staff published 21 June 16

Living Colour, Black Stone Cherry and John Hiatt were among the many artists who performed at this year's annual "Experience PRS" event in Stevensville, Maryland.

John Page Classic Presents “Swamp” by Eric Gales with Living Colour's Doug Wimbish and Will Calhoun — Video

By Damian Fanelli published 9 July 15

Below, check out a new “John Page Classic Presents” video featuring lefty guitarist Eric Gales, who is backed by Living Colour's Doug Wimbish (bass) and Will Calhoun (drums).

Doug Wimbish, 11-Year-Old Brandon Niederauer and Friends Play Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" — Video

By Damian Fanelli published 5 February 15

Living Colour's Vernon Reid Demos Boss GP-10 Guitar Processor — Video

By Guitar World Staff published 5 December 14

Living Colour Announce New Album, 'Shade,' and Fall Tour

By Guitar World Staff published 1 July 14

Vernon Reid: Upcoming Living Colour Album Inspired by the Blues

By Corbin Reiff published 25 June 14

From the Archive: Living Colour Guitarist Vernon Reid Talks 'Vivid' in 1988 Guitar World Interview

By Chris Jisi published 22 August 13

Exclusive: The Young Presidents Premiere "Unacceptable You" Featuring Living Colour's Corey Glover

By Josh Hart published 26 June 12

Debut Album by Spectrum Road, Featuring Vernon Reid and Jack Bruce, Expected June 5

By Damian Fanelli published 9 May 12

Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid and Cream bassist have formed a new band, Spectrum Road, and their self-titled debut album will be released June 5.