March 2019
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Steve Hackett Talks Favorite Genesis Moments, Joe Bonamassa and New Album, 'At the Edge of Light'
By Mark McStea published
He was two-hand tapping long before it became “the thing to do,” was a member of Genesis, formed GTR with Steve Howe and has been releasing top-notch solo albums for more than 40 years. But what GW readers really wanna know is...

Guitarists in Three Top Led Zeppelin Tribute Bands Describe What It Takes to Pull off the Power and Genius of Jimmy Page
By Joe Bosso published
What's it like, exactly, to play guitar in a Led Zeppelin tribute band? We decided to ask three of the best.

Polyphia's Guitarists Explain How They "Killed It" on Their Latest Curveball Album, 'New Levels New Devils'
By Joe Bosso published
“If something’s been done before, we want to turn it upside-down and mess with it."

Kiss Legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Talk Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick and More
By Richard Bienstock published
"The only thing that means anything to me is you get up onstage and people love what you do." In a characteristically no-holds-barred interview with GW, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley discuss 'The End of the Road.'

Want to Start a Guitar-Centric YouTube Channel? 13 Pros Tell You How
By Jacob Barlow published
GW learns about the respective channels and tone secrets of 13 YouTube guitarists.

How to Apply Arpeggio Patterns to a Cycle-of-Fourths Progression
By Andy Aledort published
Performing arpeggio patterns in this style poses interesting technical and fingering challenges that have been embraced by guitarists of every ilk.

How to Use the "Spooky" Dimished Seven Chord
By Jimmy Brown published
Look at a few examples of fairly well-known songs from the modern era that utilize the dim7 chord in interesting, effective ways.

Review: Boss Waza Craft DC-2W Dimension C and MT-2W Metal Zone Pedals
By Chris Gill published
With these new Waza Craft pedals, Boss has taken some of its most popular and most coveted effects and made them even better.
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