September 2013 | Guitar World

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.

The Hybrid-Picked, Drop-D Delights of Richard Thompson

By Dale Turner

Adapting Pedal Steel Licks to the Electric Guitar — Video

By Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts

Review: Fulltone Secret Freq Distortion Pedal

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

Seventh Heaven: Guitar World's Guide to Seven- and Eight-String Guitars

By Guitar World Staff

Ready to ascend into seven- and even eight-string nirvana? Start here with GW’s guide to all that’s glorious in the downtuned world of seven- and eight-string guitars, accessories and strings.

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.

It Might Get Weird: Mandanici’s Best Friend — Virgil Dueling Dragons Guitar

By Chris Gill

Review: Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 36 Combo Amplifier

By Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario

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