Guitar Techniques of Prog-Rockers Gentle Giant, Yes, Genesis and King Crimson By Andy Aledort Examine the envelope-pushing sounds of some of the essential prog-rock bands of the Sixties/early Seventies era.
Loud & Proud: Creating Alien Guitar Sounds by Combining Wide Stretches with Legato Techniques By Glenn Proudfoot
Review: Yamaha THR10 Modeling and Recording Amp By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario checks out the new THR10 modeling and recording amp from Yamaha, a mini 10-watt stereo combo perfect for the studio.
Review: TC Electronic John Petrucci Dreamscape Signature Toneprint Pedal By Paul Riario In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the new TC Electronic John Petrucci Dreamscape Signature TonePrint pedal, which features six of Petrucci's favorite presets.
Review: Fender Select Stratocaster HSS By Paul Riario In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario tries out the Select Stratocaster HSS from Fender's new Select Series line of guitars and basses.
Review: Carvin Legacy 3 Steve Vai Signature Head By Eric Kirkland Carvin’s relationship with guitarist Steve Vai dates back to his formative years as Frank Zappa’s “stunt guitarist” and David Lee Roth’s virtuoso ax god.
Interview: Periphery Discuss Their New Album, 'Periphery II: This Time It's Personal' By Brad Tolinksi, Photo by Justin Borucki
Interview: Steve Vai Breaks Down His New Album, 'The Story of Light' By Alan Di Perna, Photo by Ari Michelson
Excerpt: Periphery Discuss Their Sophomore Album, 'Periphery II: This Time It's Personal' By Brad Tolinksi, Photo by Justin Borucki
Excerpt: Steve Vai and Tosin Abasi on Why Six Strings Isn't Enough By Alan Di Perna, Photo by Ari Michelson Steve Vai and Tosin Abasi answer the age old question, "Why ain't six strings enough?"
Excerpt: Rush Guitarist Alex Lifeson Discusses 'Clockwork Angels' By Joe Bosso, Photo by F. Scott Schafer Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson discusses the band's new concept record, Clockwork Angels.