Total Guitar

Lucinda Williams on how her stroke has affected her guitar playing

By Janelle Borg published 23 February 26

Despite still dealing with the aftereffects of a stroke, Williams has just released her 16th studio album and is set to go on tour with her band, which includes two “brilliant” players who have taken on guitar duties

Smith/Kotzen roll out an Iron Maiden classic, with a very special guest

By Phil Weller published 23 February 26

The Smith-penned anthem has been a standout during their live shows, and in London, things got a little more Maiden

A new Gregg Allman documentary is coming to cinemas in Summer 2026

By Phil Weller published 23 February 26

It promises to offer longstanding fans a deep insight into one of America’s most culturally impactful musicians

Why Paul Rodgers declined an offer to front the new Van Halen album

By Phil Weller published 23 February 26

Alex Van Halen and Steve Lukather are currently looking for a vocalist to complete their project of reviving archival Van Halen material

How Spiritbox's Mike Stringer and Aristides channeled Kurt Cobain for one of modern metal’s most desirable signatures

By Janelle Borg published 23 February 26

The Spiritbox guitar player and the boundary-pushing guitar brand released the all-new STX Series last year

Aaron Marshall of Intervals says the rig he played Blink-182 and Slipknot on as a teenager could more than hold its own today

By Jonathan Horsley published 22 February 26

Boss distortion, Fender amp, cheap Strat? Yeah, that checks out

How Jack White found his own voice by seeking out a different kind of guitar

By Jonathan Horsley published 21 February 26

Silvertone, Airline, Kay... Jack White's formative tastes in electric guitars gave him a sound that he wouldn't have found if he'd chosen a more orthodox instrument

All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including the most metal Jackson out there

By Matt Owen published 21 February 26

A full-circle signature for Gary Clark Jr., as well as a potentially game-changing innovation from 3rd Power, headline this week's round-up

Why Paul Gilbert thinks it’s important to practice restraint when it comes to shredding

By Phil Weller published 20 February 26

Every guitarist plays with a point to prove, he says, but we shouldn’t always be playing in fifth gear

A heated moment during soundcheck at Black Sabbath’s farewell show revealed everything about Tony Iommi and Ozzy’s relationship

By Jonathan Horsley published 20 February 26

Jack Osbourne says everyone needs a friend like Iommi was to Ozzy