Combining Sweep Picking, Legato Techniques and Tapping to Create Exciting Solos By Jacky Vincent Learn how to combine sweep picking, legato articulations and fretboard tapping within the context of a solo.
How to Use the Dark Sound of the Phrygian Mode’s “Flatted” Intervals By Metal Mike Chlasciak Examine how the Phrygian Mode can be utilized for heavy-metal riffs and solos.
Review: Ibanez TAM100 Tosin Abasi Signature Eight-String and DiMarzio Signature Ionizer8 Pickups By Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario
Interview: Michael Wilton and Geoff Tate Explain Why They Deserve to Wear the Queensrÿche Crown By Richard Bienstock Two Queensrÿches, two new albums, and one lawsuit for the right to use the band’s name. Rivals to the throne Michael Wilton and Geoff Tate tell Guitar World why they deserve to wear the crown.
Dear Guitar Hero: Jason Newsted Talks Flotsam and Jetsam, Voivod, Getting Hazed by Metallica and More By Brad Angle He’s the former bassist of Metallica, has a new project with Mike Mushok, and he almost got killed by the members of Danzig. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…
Preview Exclusive New Tracks by Tosin Abasi, Misha Mansoor, Ben Weinman, Kim Thayil and Dweezil Zappa By Guitar World Staff
September 2013 Guitar World: Ultimate Prog Roundtable, Asking Alexandria, Kirk Hammett, Exclusive EP with Tracks by Tosin Abasi, Misha Mansoor and More By Guitar World Staff The all-new September 2013 issue of Guitar World is available now! And you have two covers to choose from!
Dillinger Escape Plan's Ben Weinman Grills Soundgarden's Kim Thayil on Influences, Gear and Copycat Bands By Ben Weinman
Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce and Cameron Liddell Discuss Their Guitar-Driven New Album, 'From Death to Destiny' By Jon Wiederhorn
Review: Martin Performing Artist Series DCPA5 Black and OMCPA5 Black Acoustic-Electric Guitars By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario
In Deep with Andy Aledort: How to Develop Phrasing Ideas to Create Melodic, Memorable Solos By Andy Aledort
Power Trio: Tosin Abasi, Misha Mansoor and Ben Weinman — the Ultimate Prog Roundtable By Brad Tolinski