May 2015

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How to Construct Classic Eighties-Style Metal Guitar Parts

By Metal Mike Chlasciak

Learn three “classic” metal-style riffs packed with melodic movement.

The Intriguingly Exotic Sound of the C Lydian Hexatonic Scale

By Jimmy Brown

Steel Panther's Satchel: Tips for Keeping Your Chops Warmed Up and Razor Sharp

By Steel Panther's Satchel

Hall & Oates' John Oates Talks “Private Eyes” Chord Changes and His Custom Martin Acoustic

By Brad Angle

Fear Factory's Dino Cazares Talks New Album, 'Genexus'

By Peter Hodgson

Guitarist Andy Gill on Recording Gang of Four's New Album, 'What Happens Next'

By Dan Epstein

L.A. Four-Piece We Are Harlot Talk High-Voltage Debut Album

By Richard Bienstock

Venom's Cronos Reflects on the Band's Career and New Album, 'From the Very Depths'

By Jon Wiederhorn

Joan Jett Talks Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lou Reed and "I Love Rock ’N’ Roll"

By Brad Tolinski

May 2015 Guitar World: Joan Jett, Judas Priest, How to Play Rock and Roll Guitar, Ian Anderson and More

By Guitar World Staff

From Chuck Berry to Joan Jett: Riffs and Licks That Define Rock and Roll Guitar

By Andy Aledort

Review: ToneVille Broadway Guitar Amp — Video

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

Review: Decibel Eleven Dirt Clod Distortion Pedal — Video

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

Thrash Course with Dave Davidson: Using Mixed Meters, and How to Play “Labyrinth of Eyes,” Part 2 — Video

By Dave Davidson

Review: Supro 1624T Dual Tone, S6420 Thunderbolt and 1690T Coronado Guitar Amps — Video

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

Review: Epiphone Gary Clark Jr. “Blak and Blu” Casino — Video

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

Review: Electro-Harmonix C9 Organ Machine Pedal — Video

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

Review: Dunlop CBM95 Cry Baby Mini Wah Pedal — Video

By Paul Riario

Review: Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini Pedal — Video

By Paul Riario

Guitar World: May 2015 Gear and Lesson Videos

By Guitar World Staff