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.

Norwegian Thunder: Ronni Le Tekro Breaks Down 'XIII,' TNT's New Album

By Joe Lalaina published

GW sits down with one of the foremost purveyors of melodic metal.

How to Perform Arpeggios with Barring

By Jason Richardson published

Learn a new approach to playing arpeggios—specifically in regard to fret-hand technique—from our new columnist, Jason Richardson!

How to Use Dominant Seven Arpeggios in Blues-Based Soloing

By Joel Hoekstra published

Incorporating dominant seven arpeggios into your improvised lines is a simple way to expand note-choice possibilities.

Review: Keeley Aria and El Rey Dorado

By Chris Gill published

If you love distortion as much as we do, you’ll want both of these boxes on your pedalboard.

Tommy Thayer Reflects on Going from Kiss Fan to Spaceman to the End of the Road

By Richard Bienstock published

“This is 45 years of a phenomenon, really, and I’m just honored to be a part of it.”

Ken Susi of Unearth: What's on My Playlist

By Guitar World Staff published

What's Unearth's Ken Susi listening to? Find out here.

Jimi Hendrix's 1968 Masterpiece, 'Electric Ladyland,' Just Got One Hell of a Deluxe Reissue

By Andy Aledort published

One of the greatest records ever made just got better.

Review: Fulltone Deja Vibe CS-MDV MKII and Full-Drive 2 V2 Pedals

By Chris Gill published

Fulltone has preserved most of what players loved about these pedals and added a whole lot more to fall in love with all over again — or for the very first time.

Moody Masterpiece: Textural Master Michael Ciravolo Discusses 'Finding Beauty in Chaos'

By Richard Bienstock published

“There were definitely some surreal moments.” Michael Ciravolo discusses his astonishingly eclectic, star-studded new LP.

Review: Lunastone Blue Drive 1 and Distortion 1

By Paul Riario published

You won’t need a refined palate to fully enjoy these two new pedals from Lunastone.

The Secrets Behind Ty Tabor's Guitar Tone on "Out of the Silent Planet" by King's X

By Chris Gill published

Learn how Ty Tabor created his highly coveted tone on a King's X classic.

John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring Talk New Album, 'Live in San Francisco'

By Alan Paul published

“It was just wonderful, a real joy." Two fusion guitar legends discuss their new live album with GW.