Walter Trout: "You don't need pedals. If you get a kickass amp, why would you put it through a $100 pedal?" By Scott Rowley published 6 February 23 Walter Trout explains and demonstrates why he doesn't use pedals: it's all in his volume control and pickup selection
Walter Trout: “I played with John Lee Hooker, with Big Mama Thornton, Percy Mayfield, Bo Diddley, Lowell Fulsom, Pee Wee Crayton… The list just goes on” By Robin Davey published 10 January 23 The blues-rock legend explains why he abandoned trying to play like Yngwie Malmsteen and Joe Bonamassa during lockdown, recalls the time John Mayall sent him a tape of his farts, and takes us on the emotional road he travelled for his 30th solo album, Ride
From Viking metal to indie disco: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Jonathan Horsley, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche published 12 August 22 Close out the week in style with exciting guitar-led tracks from Sylosis, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Amon Amarth, Revocation, Walter Trout, Pale Waves, The Black Angels and more
From snappy Southern rock to high-octane metalcore: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Jackson Maxwell published 22 April 22 Give your weekend playlist an extra kick with these fresh new tunes from Marcus King, Architects, Georgia Harmer, Drive-By Truckers, Natty Reeves, Northlane and more
Walter Trout announces new album, Ride, shares haunting lead single, Ghosts By Jackson Maxwell published 15 April 22 The blues guitar veteran's 30th solo effort is set for release in August
Walter Trout on his best guitar-buying tip, breaking a Les Paul in two, and why he'll always be a single-coil guy By David Mead last updated 9 November 20 Of all the gear the ex-Bluesbreaker has owned, it's the Gibson ES-335 that got away that he misses most
Guitarists band together to support blues great Eric Gales, who is battling COVID-19 By Richard Bienstock published 13 October 20 The guitar community, led by Joe Bonamassa and Walter Trout, have founded a GoFundMe page to help Gales
Walter Trout Announces Covers Album, 'Survivor Blues,' Shares New Track By Richard Bienstock published 29 November 18 Listen to his take on Jimmy Dawkins' "Me, My Guitar and the Blues."
Walter Trout Premieres "Gonna Hurt Like Hell" (ft. Kenny Wayne Shepherd) By Jackson Maxwell published 25 July 17 Walter Trout will release his guest star-studded new album, We're All in This Together, on August 25. Today, we're premiering "Gonna Hurt Like Hell," a track Trout recorded with Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
Walter Trout Streams New Album, 'Battle Scars' — Exclusive Premiere By Damian Fanelli published 16 October 15
Walter Trout Premieres "Almost Gone" from New Album, 'Battle Scars' By Jackson Maxwell published 20 August 15
Guitarist Walter Trout Announces Return to Stage Following Liver Transplant — Video By Guitar World Staff published 16 February 15
Walter Trout Offers Free Song Download, "Wastin' Away," from New Album, 'The Blues Came Callin'' By Damian Fanelli published 6 June 14
Video: Guitarist Walter Trout — Who Awaits Liver Transplant — to Release New Album June 10 By Guitar World Staff published 26 March 14
Exclusive Video: Walter Trout Discusses His New Album, 'Luther’s Blues: A Tribute to Luther Allison' By Damian Fanelli published 5 June 13
Guitar World's Top 15 Blues and Roots Rock Albums of 2012 By Guitar World Staff, Intro by Damian Fanelli published 10 December 12
Interview: Guitarist Walter Trout Discusses His New Album, 'Blues For The Modern Daze' By Dave Reffett published 8 May 12
