September 2014

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A Tribute to Cliff Gallup’s Legendary Flash

By Keith Wyatt

The Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps guitarist defined the classic rockabilly guitar sound.

Full Shred with Marty Friedman: Using Various Articulation Techniques to Expressively Interpret a Melody

By Marty Friedman

Learn how to interpret single-note melodies in a musical way, and develop a unique sound and musical “voice.”

Employing Chromatic Passing Tones to Connect Phrases and Fretboard Positions

By Andy Aledort

Practice Made Perfect: Guitar World Rounds Up 17 Amazing Practice Amps

By Paul Riario

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Talks First Gig, First Guitar and Advice for New Players

By Randy Harward

Review: ESP E-II ST-2 Rosewood RDB Guitar — Video

By Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario

Review: G&L Tribute Series Fallout Guitar — Video

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

Review: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808DX Overdrive Pro Pedal —Video

By Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario

It Might Get Weird: Shawn Bowen’s OmCaster Guitar

By Chris Gill

Eric Clapton Discusses His Star-Studded J.J. Cale Tribute Album, 'The Breeze'

By Damian Fanelli

Dear Guitar Hero: Former Kiss Guitarist Bruce Kulick Talks Getting Shot, His Proudest Guitar Moments, Signature Guitar and More

By Brad Angle

September 2014 Guitar World: The Black Keys 'Turn Blue,' Return of Judas Priest, Eric Clapton Speaks, Amazing Practice Amps

By Guitar World Staff

The all-new September 2014 issue of Guitar World is available now!

Judas Priest's Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner Talk New Album, 'Redeemer of Souls'

By Jeff Kitts

A few years ago, it looked as though Judas Priest was finished. But with the ferocious new album Redeemer of Souls, the Metal Gods have regained their mojo and are looking forward to the future.

Review: Epiphone Casino Coupe and Riviera Custom P-93 Guitars — Video

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

Eric Clapton Premieres New Song, "Train to Nowhere," from J.J. Cale Tribute Album 'The Breeze' — Exclusive

By Damian Fanelli

The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach Discusses New Album, 'Turn Blue'

By Alan di Perna

Metal for Life with Metal Mike: Utilizing Powerful-Sounding Chord Voicings That Include Open Strings

By Metal Mike Chlasciak

Thrash Course with Dave Davidson: Using Minor-Seven Flat-Five Chords in Metal, Part 2

By Dave Davidson

Review: Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 Guitar Amp —Video

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

Review: Visual Sound V3 Series H2O Liquid Chorus & Echo Pedal —Video

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario