Jared James Nichols: why I love my Epiphone Old Glory Les Paul By Richard Bienstock "It’s been my main guitar since the day I got it - it came out of the box and went straight to the stage," Nichols says
Bear's Den: "‘Folk rock’ makes it sound like all we do is strum acoustic guitars and kind of stand there” By Joe Bosso Critics have rushed to anoint Bear's Den as one of the UK's best folk-rock acts. Just don't tell them that
Why using the major third is crucial for your blues-based solos By Andy Aledort When soloing over dom7 chords, the inclusion or substitution of the major third in a minor pentatonic line always sounds good
Review: Bare Knuckle's Boot Camp Brute Force humbuckers and True Grit Strat set deliver all the requisite and classic guitar tones without compromise By Paul Riario The UK-based boutique company's latest pickup sets kick serious ass
Dead Posey: “We’re not religious or anything, but there’s something kind of earthy about that life-and-death grandeur..." By Mark McStea Mix grinding guitars, anthemic choruses, unyielding hooks and the unsettling voodoo vibe of the best Southern folklore, and you’ll get an idea of what Dead Posey are about
What's on Paul Pigat's playlist? Find out here! By Guitar World Staff Paul Pigat discusses what he's been listening to as of late
How using the augmented chord in a minor drop progression can change your songs By Jimmy Brown Paul McCartney, David Gilmour, George Harrison, Tom Petty and many more have done this in their music, so why shouldn't you?
Review: Ernie Ball Music Man's Jason Richardson 7 String Cutlass is one of the best seven-string guitars available today By Chris Gill For those seeking a serious seven-string instrument that offers a variety of impressive heavy tones and exceptionally comfortable playability, this is a great choice
Black Midi: “We played for two hours; the first hour and 20 minutes was all improvised" By Mark McStea In this day in age, it's difficult to find a band that truly doesn't sound like anyone else. Black Midi is that group
Tom Morello: "I wanted one foot planted on a Marshall stack and another in the world of 2019 sonics" By Brad Tolinski The always-eclectic axeman talks gear, the Play it Loud exhibition and his absolutely wild, guest star-packed solo album
Joe Perry: “It’s probably the closest I’m ever going to get to adorning a Les Paul with all my little touches” By Richard Bienstock Joe Perry tells GW all about his new Gibson Gold Rush Les Paul Axcess
